Zanzibar-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
The Zanzibar-class is a limited production commander-use mobile assault cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the Zanzibar-class first appears in June, 0076 U.C. and was last seen in 0089 U.C.
The Zanzibar-class in turn led to 2 derived units — CCM-91 Chimaira and Zanzibar II-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The Zanzibar-class has appeared in 40 Gundam releases across 1979–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Variation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and 35 more.
It was fielded by Neo Zeon, Chimera Corps, Free Zeon, Keraunos and Principality of Zeon and 1 more.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Zanzibar-class, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Classification
- Limited Production Commander-use Mobile Assault Cruiser
- Production type
- Limited run
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 70.50 m
- Propulsion
- 4 x Thermonuclear Jet/Rocket Engine
- First deployment
- The Threat of Zeon
- First seen
- June, 0076 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0089 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Booster
Production Timeline
The Zanzibar-class has appeared in 32 releases from 1979 to 2024.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
- 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation
- 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars
- 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
- 2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
- 2002 — Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America
- 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
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
- 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2011 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny: Blue Wings of the AEUG
- 2012 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (Manga)
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga)
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
- 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance
Games featuring the Zanzibar-class
The Zanzibar-class is playable in 8 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
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Zanzibar-class Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the Zanzibar-class (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the Zanzibar-class
- What is the Zanzibar-class?
- The Zanzibar-class is a limited production commander-use mobile assault cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What mobile suits were developed from the Zanzibar-class?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Zanzibar-class: CCM-91 Chimaira and Zanzibar II-class.
- Which factions operated the Zanzibar-class?
- The Zanzibar-class was operated by Neo Zeon, Chimera Corps, Free Zeon, Keraunos, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the Zanzibar-class?
- The Zanzibar-class stands 70.50 m tall.
- Which Gundam series does the Zanzibar-class appear in?
- The Zanzibar-class appears in 32 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and Magical Ensign Blaster Mari (plus 26 more).
- Which Gundam games is the Zanzibar-class in?
- The Zanzibar-class is playable in 8 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, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the Zanzibar-class?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Zanzibar-class, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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