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Salamis-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Salamis-class Mass Production Assault Space Light Cruiser from Gundam Universal Century
Salamis-class

The Salamis-class is a mass production assault space light cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Salamis-class first appears in October, 0070 U.C.

The Salamis-class was developed from Salamis-class (Early). It in turn led to 3 derived units — Fuji-class, Salamis Kai-class (0083 Refit) and SCV-102 Nelson. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Salamis-class has appeared in 71 Gundam releases across 1979–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and Side Story of Gundam Zeta and 66 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Kamerade, Side 6 Military Police and Side 6Side 6 Military Police.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Salamis-class, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Assault Space Light Cruiser
Production type
Mass production
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Canon status
canon
Overall height
61.30 m
Weight
22000.00 t
Power source
Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
Propulsion
Thermonuclear Rocket
First seen
October, 0070 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Re — Entry Capsule
  • Flares
  • Supplemental Rocket Booster

Production Timeline

The Salamis-class has appeared in 64 releases from 1979 to 2024.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
  2. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization — Novel
  3. 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I — TV Anime
  4. 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  5. 1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta — TV Anime
  6. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam — Other
  7. 1988 — Outer Gundam — TV Anime
  8. 1988 — Under the Gundam: Double-Fake — TV Anime
  9. 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari — TV Anime
  10. 1990 — Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV — Other
  11. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
  12. 1993 — Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon — TV Anime
  13. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0084: Psi-trailing — TV Anime
  14. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes
  15. 2000 — Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu — TV Anime
  16. 2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky — TV Anime
  17. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet — TV Anime
  18. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  19. 2001 — Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga — Manga
  20. 2002 — Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans — Manga · 1 episodes
  21. 2002 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart — TV Anime
  22. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  23. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash — TV Anime
  24. 2003 — Nightmare of Solomon — TV Anime
  25. 2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  26. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War — OVA · 3 episodes
  27. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
  28. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 — TV Anime
  29. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline — TV Anime
  30. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga) — Manga
  31. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 — OVA · 3 episodes
  32. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) — Novel
  33. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden — MS Variation
  34. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
  35. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  36. 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front — OVA · 3 episodes
  37. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
  38. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  39. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title — Other · 1 episodes
  40. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga) — Manga · 2 episodes
  41. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
  42. 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 — MS Variation
  43. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon — TV Anime
  44. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes
  45. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu — TV Anime
  46. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
  47. 2012 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny Extra Compilation: Mace of Judgment — Other
  48. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
  49. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga
  50. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC MSV Kusabi — MS Variation
  51. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Hunter of Black Clothes — TV Anime
  52. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Hunters in Black — Manga
  53. 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
  54. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
  55. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow — Manga
  56. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  57. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
  58. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
  59. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link (Manga) — Manga
  60. 2017 — Advance of Zeta Mace of Judgement (manga) — Manga
  61. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga
  62. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team — Manga
  63. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga) — Manga
  64. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom — TV Anime

Games featuring the Salamis-class

The Salamis-class is playable in 7 Gundam games.

  1. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
  2. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
  3. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
  4. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  5. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  6. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  7. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Kamerade, Side 6 Military Police, Side 6Side 6 Military Police

Salamis-class Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Salamis-class (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

See all Salamis-class kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Salamis-class

What is the Salamis-class?
The Salamis-class is a mass production assault space light cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the Salamis-class developed from?
The Salamis-class was developed from Salamis-class (Early). Its full development lineage is mapped on the Salamis-class evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the Salamis-class?
3 units were developed from or built as variants of the Salamis-class: Fuji-class, Salamis Kai-class (0083 Refit) and SCV-102 Nelson.
Which factions operated the Salamis-class?
The Salamis-class was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Kamerade, Side 6 Military Police and Side 6Side 6 Military Police.
How big is the Salamis-class?
The Salamis-class stands 61.30 m tall, weighs 22000.00 t.
Which Gundam series does the Salamis-class appear in?
The Salamis-class appears in 64 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Side Story of Gundam Zeta and Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam (plus 58 more).
Which Gundam games is the Salamis-class in?
The Salamis-class is playable in 7 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C. and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Salamis-class?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Salamis-class, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Salamis-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Salamis-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.