MS-05B Zaku I — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MS-05B
The MS-05B Zaku I is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the MS-05B Zaku I first appears in May, 0075 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.
The MS-05B Zaku I was developed from MS-05A Zaku I Early Type. It in turn led to 8 derived units — MAX-03R Adzam Repair, MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, MS-05Q Zaku I, MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type, MS-06V Zaku Tank and MS-05B Zaku I Land Warfare Type and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-05B Zaku I has appeared in 66 Gundam releases across 1979–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision, Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and 61 more.
It was fielded by Azhdaha, Axis Zeon, Black Tri-Stars, Civilians and Coalition of Volunteers and 5 more.
6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-05B Zaku I, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-05B
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Zeonic
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 55.00 t
- Power output
- 899 kW 1,205.579 hp
- Armor
- High Tension Steel Alloy
- First seen
- May, 0075 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0096 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MS-05B Zaku I has appeared in 49 releases from 1979 to 2023.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1992 — Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
- 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report
- 2001 — Developers: Mobile Suit Gundam Before One Year War
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!!
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga)
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - Kai Shiden´s Memory
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2014 — GBFT
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga)
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga)
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
- 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team
- 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga)
Games featuring the MS-05B Zaku I
The MS-05B Zaku I is playable in 17 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
Development Lineage
Developed from
MS-05B Zaku I Model Kits
6 catalogued model kits for the MS-05B Zaku I (plus 5 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MS-05B Zaku I
- What is the MS-05B Zaku I?
- The MS-05B Zaku I is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the MS-05B Zaku I developed from?
- The MS-05B Zaku I was developed from MS-05A Zaku I Early Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05B Zaku I evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-05B Zaku I?
- 8 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-05B Zaku I: MAX-03R Adzam Repair, MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, MS-05Q Zaku I, MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type, MS-06V Zaku Tank, MS-05B Zaku I Land Warfare Type, MS-05BIS Zaku British Invasion "Green Devil" and MS-05S Zaku I Commander Type.
- Which factions operated the MS-05B Zaku I?
- The MS-05B Zaku I was operated by Azhdaha, Axis Zeon, Black Tri-Stars, Civilians, Coalition of Volunteers, Dark Alliance, Invisible Knights, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the MS-05B Zaku I?
- The MS-05B Zaku I weighs 55.00 t, produces 899 kW 1,205.579 hp, is armoured in High Tension Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-05B Zaku I appear in?
- The MS-05B Zaku I appears in 49 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision, Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report (plus 43 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-05B Zaku I in?
- The MS-05B Zaku I is playable in 17 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Gundam Battle Royale and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (plus 9 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-05B Zaku I?
- Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the MS-05B Zaku I, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-05B Zaku I above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MS-05B Zaku I Gunpla kits & merchandise (11). Reference: Gundam Wiki.