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Salamis Kai-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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

The Salamis Kai-class is a mass production 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 Kai-class first appears in 0084 U.C. and was last seen in 0153 U.C.

The Salamis Kai-class was developed from Salamis Kai-class (0083 Refit). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Salamis Kai-class has appeared in 29 Gundam releases across 1985–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer and 24 more.

It was fielded by League Militaire, Anti Earth Union Group, Earth Federation Forces, Macedonia Army and New Desides and 2 more.

No Gunpla kit of the Salamis Kai-class has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed.

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Space Light Cruiser
Production type
Mass production
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Canon status
canon
Overall height
56.00 m
Power source
Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
Propulsion
Thermonuclear Rockets Minovsky Craft System (later modification)
First seen
0084 U.C.
Last seen
0153 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Reentry Capsule

Production Timeline

The Salamis Kai-class has appeared in 27 releases from 1985 to 2019.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
  4. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ — TV Anime · 47 episodes
  5. 1987 — Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer — Other
  6. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack — TV Anime
  7. 1988 — Under the Gundam: Double-Fake — TV Anime
  8. 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam F91 — TV Anime
  9. 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (Manga) — Manga
  10. 1993 — Mobile Suit Victory Gundam — TV Anime · 51 episodes
  11. 1993 — Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (Novel) — Novel
  12. 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga) — Manga
  13. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel — TV Anime
  14. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet — TV Anime
  15. 2002 — Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans — Manga · 1 episodes
  16. 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars — TV Anime
  17. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline — TV Anime
  18. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1/2 UC 0087: Another Story — TV Anime
  19. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars — TV Anime
  20. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon — TV Anime
  21. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
  22. 2011 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny: Blue Wings of the AEUG — Other
  23. 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime
  24. 2012 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny Extra Compilation: Mace of Judgment — Other
  25. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
  26. 2017 — Advance of Zeta Mace of Judgement (manga) — Manga
  27. 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula — TV Anime

Games featuring the Salamis Kai-class

The Salamis Kai-class is playable in 2 Gundam games.

  1. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  2. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.

Development Lineage

Developed from

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: League Militaire, Anti Earth Union Group, Earth Federation Forces, Macedonia Army, New Desides, Task Force Alpha, Titans

Frequently asked questions about the Salamis Kai-class

What is the Salamis Kai-class?
The Salamis Kai-class is a mass production 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 Kai-class developed from?
The Salamis Kai-class was developed from Salamis Kai-class (0083 Refit). Its full development lineage is mapped on the Salamis Kai-class evolution tree.
Which factions operated the Salamis Kai-class?
The Salamis Kai-class was operated by League Militaire, Anti Earth Union Group, Earth Federation Forces, Macedonia Army, New Desides, Task Force Alpha and Titans.
How big is the Salamis Kai-class?
The Salamis Kai-class stands 56.00 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the Salamis Kai-class appear in?
The Salamis Kai-class appears in 27 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (plus 21 more).
Which Gundam games is the Salamis Kai-class in?
The Salamis Kai-class is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Salamis Kai-class?
No Gunpla kit of the Salamis Kai-class has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Salamis Kai-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Salamis Kai-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.