F90J Gundam F90 J-Type

Model number: F90J
Code name: Gundam F90 J-Type
Unit type: prototype test mobile suit
Manufacturer: SNRI (Strategic Naval Research Institute)
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Rollout: September UC 0111
Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 14.8 meters
Weight: empty 7.5 metric tons; max gross weight unknown
Armor materials: Gundarium alloy ceramic composite
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 3,160 kW
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: total output unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; 11 x hardpoint, used for mounting external weapons, armor, and equipment, 1 located on each leg, 1 located on each hip armor plate, 1 located on each front skirt armor plate, 1 located on each forearm, 1 located on each shoulder, 1 located on backpack; weapon mount, used to carry beam rifle or mega beam bazooka, located on rear skirt armor plate; AI system; 2 x Minovsky craft unit, mounted on legs
Fixed armaments: 2 x vulcan gun, mounted in head; 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks in left forearm shield, hand-carried in use; double beam gun, mounted on right forearm; beam cannon, mounted on backpack behind right shoulder; 2 x machine cannon, mounted on torso; 5-tube missile pod, mounted on backpack behind left shoulder
Optional hand armaments: none

One of many F90 Gundam F90 optional armament variations developed by the Earth Federation Forces’ SNRI during the UC 0110s and 0120s, the F90J Gundam F90 J-Type (Jacket) was designed with additional armor and weapons to increase both defense and offense. It was based on the old FSWS (Full-armor System and Weapon System) created by the Federation Forces during the One Year War in UC 0079. This system covered the Gundam’s body in armor pieces but also mounted additional weapons. The J-Type’s armaments included vulcan guns, two beam sabers (relocated to the left forearm armor), a beam cannon, a 5-tube missile launcher, a double beam gun and two machine cannons (which later became standard armaments on the F91 Gundam F91). To counterbalance the increased weight from the armor and weapons, small Minovsky craft units were added on each leg. However, it wasn’t able to compensate for the high mobility that was characteristic of the Gundam F90.

First appearance: F90 A to Z Project
Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara

Rear view