|
AMX-007
(MMT-3) Gaza-E
Model number: AMX-007 (MMT-3) Code name: Gaza-E
Unit type: transformable mobile suit Manufacturer: Axis Operator: Axis First deployment: UC 0088 Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in head Dimensions: mobile suit mode: overall height 24.76 meters, head height 16.27 meters; mobile armor mode: overall height 7.20 meters, overall length 27.36 meters, overall width 17.14 meters Weight: empty 34.8 metric tons; max gross 68.2 metric tons Armor materials: gundarium alloy Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2280 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 2 x 14290 kg, 4 x 7860 kg; vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 7 Performance: maximum thruster acceleration: 0.87 G Equipment and design features: sensor radome, range 11690 meters Fixed armaments: 2 x beam cannon, power rated at 10 MW, mounted on shoulder binders; 2 x 24-tube missile pod, mounted on shoulder binders Optional hand armaments: bazooka, 5 rounds
This transformable mobile suit is part of the Gaza series developed by the Zeon remnants based at the asteroid Axis. After the completion of the AMX-003 (MMT-1) Gaza-C, the Axis forces begin developing new machines with higher performance and more specialized capabilities. The Gaza-E is developed simultaneously with the AMX-008 Ga-Zowmn, but where the Ga-Zowmn is designed for higher fighting strength in mobile suit form, the Gaza-E emphasizes cruising performance in mobile armor form. The mobile armor form of the Gaza-E can even fly in atmosphere while carrying another mobile suit on its back, thus functioning as a sub flight system along the lines of the Base Jabber or the Dodai Kai series.
Because the Gaza-E is designed to operate mainly in mobile armor form, its handheld armament is limited to a projectile-firing bazooka. The large binders on its shoulders are equipped with missile pods and powerful beam cannons, giving it high firepower in both mobile suit and mobile armor forms. Due to its relatively high cost, which is twice that of a Gaza-C, the Gaza-E is produced only in limited numbers. A handful of these machines are deployed by the space battleship Gwaley to protect the New Desides as they escape from Ayers City on March 28, UC 0088. There are also reports that at least one Gaza-E is present aboard the space battleship Gwadan during the final stages of the Gryps Conflict.
Appearances: Gundam Sentinel; Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Original mechanical designer: Hajime Katoki Note: "alternate colors" custom lineart by v_zubko |
