Model number:Â AGE-3F
Code name:Â Gundam AGE-3 Fortress
Unit type:Â prototype transformable multi-mode mobile suit
Manufacturer:Â Earth Federation Forces
Operator:Â Earth Federation Forces
First deployment:Â AG 164
Accommodation:Â pilot and copilot, in standard cockpit in torso with Core Fighter
Dimensions:Â overall height 18.5 meters
Weight:Â empty 73.0 metric tons
Armor materials:Â unknown
Powerplant:Â unknown
Propulsion:Â unknown
Equipment and design features:Â sensors, range unknown; AGE System
Fixed armaments:Â 4 x SigMaxiss cannon, mounted on shoulders and forearms
Optional hand armaments:Â none
As the battleship Diva crossed a desert in AG 164, it encountered unmanned Vagan attack drones as well as several ovw-dc Wrozzos piloted by an elite team known as the Phantom 3. Because the Wrozzos could “swim” through sand as though it were water, they proved to be challenging opponents for Kio Asuno’s AGE-3 Gundam AGE-3 Normal. In response, the AGE System developed the Fortress wear parts and for use in deserts and swamps. As with the AGE-3 Normal, Kio could switch wear parts by docking his Core Fighter with the Fortress’ G-Hopper. Armed with four SigMaxiss cannons, the AGE-3 Fortress’ power was double that of the earlier AGE-2DB Gundam AGE-2 Double Bullet. The four cannons could link their firepower together for a powerful sustained attack. The AGE-3 Fortress sacrificed its flight ability due to the extra weight, but a set of thrusters in its legs allowed it to hover over the ground.
Pilot(s):Â Kio Asuno (mobile suit and Core Fighter), Wootbit Gunhale (G-Hopper)
First appearance:Â Mobile Suit Gundam AGE
Original mechanical designer: Kanetake Ebikawa
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Gundam AGE Info
Director(s):
Susumu Yamaguchi (TV)
Shinya Watada (OVA)
Writer(s):
Akihiro Hino
Kazuho Hyodo
Noboru Kimura
Rika Nakase
Yoichi Kato
Mechanical Designer(s):
Kanetake Ebikawa
Kenji Teraoka
Junya Ishigaki
Character Designer(s):
Takuzo Nagano
Michinori Chiba
Musical Composer:
Kei Yoshikawa
Airdates:
Japan 10.09.2011 – 09.23.2012
Format:
49 episodes; 1 compilation OVA
Video Release (OVA):
Japan 07.26.2013
U.S. 07.03.2018
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Cutaway diagram of the VF-1J Valkyrie Fighter Mode from “This is Animation Special: Macross Plus”(1995). Larger versions on my DA profile:
https://www.deviantart.com/marchly/art/Macross-VF-1J-Valkyrie-Cutaway-Diagram-detailed-973372931
https://www.deviantart.com/marchly/art/Macross-VF-1J-Valkyrie-Cutaway-Diagram-clean-973371729
Art by Kiyomi Tanaka. Original concept by unknown Macross fan. Image built by me
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