Model number:Â FX-550+AQM/E-X02
Code name:Â Sword Grasper
Unit type: atmospheric support fighter
Manufacturer(s):Â PMP (Propulsion & Machinery Progress); Morgenroete, Inc
Operator:Â Earth Alliance
First deployment:Â February C.E. 71
Accommodation:Â pilot and navigator, in standard canopy-style cockpit
Dimensions:Â unknown
Wingspan:Â unknown
Weight:Â unknown
Propulsion:Â unknown
Equipment and design features:Â sensors, range unknown; 3 x hardpoints for docking with Striker packs
Fixed armaments:Â 4 x machine gun, mounted behind nose; 2 x machine cannon, mounted on wings; beam cannon, mounted on main body; 2 x missile launch bay, mounted underneath wings
Optional fixed armaments:Â “Schwert Gewehr” 15.78 meter anti-ship sword, mounted on right wing; “Panzer Eisen” rocket anchor, mounted on forward part of left wing, can be fired out on a line; “Midas Messer” beam boomerang, mounted on rear of left wing
The FX-550+AQM/E-X02 Sword Grasper configuration mounted the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam‘s Sword Striker pack. The Sword Striker pack added various weapons to the Sky Grasper’s armament. The “Panzer Eisen” rocket anchor could be shot out to a fixed position and allowed the Sword Grasper to make hard turns. Additionally, the “Schwert Gewehr” anti-ship sword could be used against battleships or other targets.
Pilot(s):Â Mu La Flaga, Cagalli Yula Athha
First appearance:Â Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Original mechanical designer:Â Kimitoshi Yamane
N/A
Director:
Mitsuo Fukuda
Writer(s):
Chiaki Morosawa
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Hiroshi Ohnogi
Shigeru Morita
Akinori Endo
Yuuichi Nomura
Akemi Omode
Mechanical Designer(s):
Kunio Okawara
Kimitoshi Yamane
Junichi Akutsu
Character Designer:
Hisashi Hirai
Musical Composer:
Toshihiko Sahashi
Format:
50 episodes (original); 48 episodes (HD); 1 short; 3 compilation movies
Airdates (Original):
Japan 10.05.2002 – 09.27.2003
U.S. 04.17.2004 – 04.15.2005
Airdates (HD Remaster):
Japan 01.xx.2012 – 11.xx.2012
Video Release (SE):
Japan 08.27.2004 – 10.22.2004
U.S. 07.11.2005 – 11.22.2005
"Zaku"
Some Fan Art I made back in 2018 of my favorite Mobile Suit from Gundam. Still love the one-eyed design, stands out and still looks great. I've also included some process. #gundam #zaku #mobilesuit
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#Gundamn268: We're joined by special guest @invisibleevie of http://Zimmerit.moe, to discuss their recent deep-dive about the Early Days of the #Gunpla Boom! Join us live on Thurs 01/26 @ 10:10 p EST! #MAHQ #Mecha #Anime #Podcast #Gundam
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