YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type — Evolution Tree & Lineage

The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type is a prototype high mobility ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zimmad Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Soon after the YMS-07A Prototype Gouf was completed on March 13, UC 0079, five units of YMS-08A High Mobility Test Types were ready by Zimmad in time for the testing and evaluation under the First Phase Ground Combat MS Development Plan.[2]The YMS-08A exceeded the Prototype Gouf in terms of maneuverability and had high close-quarter combat capabilities, but the new thrusters did not produce enough thrust to obtain sufficient jump capacity.[4]More importantly, it also lacked Prototype Gouf's ability to work with…

Specifications

Classification

Prototype High Mobility Ground Mobile Suit

Manufacturer

Zimmad Company

Timeline

Universal Century

Canon status

canon

Power source

Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor