Model number:Â Model D17
Code name:Â Comet
Unit type:Â replica biplane
Manufacturer:Â unknown (based on a design by Beech Aircraft Corporation)
Operator:Â civilians
First deployment:Â unknown
Accommodation:Â 1 pilot and 3 passengers in standard cockpit
Dimensions:Â unknown
Weight:Â unknown
Armor materials:Â unknown
Powerplant:Â radial engine
Propulsion:Â propeller
Equipment and design features:Â unknown
Fixed armaments:Â none
The Beechcraft Model D17 Comet was a replica of the Model D17 Staggerwing biplane produced in 1933 AD by the Beech Aircraft Corporation. The original design was capable of a maximum speed of 341 km/h. In UC 0087, Beltorchika Irma used a Comet to guide the AEUG/Karaba transport plane Audhumla as it traveled across North America with the Titans in pursuit.
Pilot: Beltorchika Irma
First appearance: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Director:
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer(s):
Hiroshi Ohnogi
Yumiko Suzuki
Tomoko Kawasaki
Yasushi Hirano
Akinori Endo
Miho Maruo
Minoru Onoya
Mechanical Designer(s):
Kazumi Fujita
Mamoru Nagano
Kunio Okawara
Makoto Kobayashi
Kazuhisa Kondo
Hideo Okamoto
Character Designer:
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Musical Composer:
Shigeaki Saegusa
Format:
50 episodes; 3 compilation movies
Airdates:
Japan 03.02.1985 – 02.22.1986
Theatrical Release:
Japan 05.28.2005 – 03.04.2006
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