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HOTOL — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

HOTOL at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War (2004)
Gunpla kits
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/hotol

HOTOL Transport Vehicle from Gundam Universal Century
HOTOL

The HOTOL is a transport vehicle from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The HOTOL is a transport appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War.

The HOTOL has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2004–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War (2004). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion.

It was fielded by Axis Zeon, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.

Specifications

Classification
Transport Vehicle
Canon status
canon

Production Timeline

The HOTOL has appeared in 3 releases from 2004 to 2013.

  1. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War — OVA · 3 episodes (debut)
  2. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 — TV Anime
  3. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the HOTOL — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Axis Zeon, Principality of Zeon, Zeon Remnants

Frequently asked questions about the HOTOL

What is the HOTOL?
The HOTOL is a transport vehicle from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. The HOTOL (Horizontal Take Off and Landing) is a medium-sized cargo transport, used by the army of the Principality of Zeon as a means to transport materials between the area of ​​Side 3, and the Earth.
Which factions operated the HOTOL?
The HOTOL was operated by Axis Zeon, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
Which Gundam series does the HOTOL appear in?
The HOTOL appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War (2004): Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the HOTOL above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Reference: Gundam Wiki.