GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R

General and Technical Data

Model number: GN-006GNHW/R
Code name: Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R
Unit type: long-range sniper mobile suit
Manufacturer: Celestial Being
Operator: Celestial Being
Rollout: AD 2312
First deployment: AD 2312
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 18.0 meters
Weight: max gross 58.9 metric tons
Armor materials: E-Carbon
Powerplant: GN Drive, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: GN verniers, total output unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; Trans-Am System; optical camouflage; communication jamming; Holoscreen targeting system; Haro support bot
Fixed armaments: 8 x GN Missile, mounted on armor pieces
Optional fixed armaments: none
Optional hand armaments: GN Sniper Rifle II, foldable into Vulcan Mode for mid/close-range combat; 2 x GN Beam Pistol II, stored in racks on back
Remote weapons: 9 x GN Shield Bit, 5 mounted around GN Drive, 2 mounted on kneecaps, 2 mounted on left shoulder, controlled by Haro; 6 x GN Rifle Bit, mounted on backpack and right shoulder

Technical and Historical Notes

The GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R offered increased firepower over the base GN-006 Cherudim Gundam. The “R” in GNHW/R stood for rifle, and that was reflected through the addition of six GN Rifle Bits. The bits had similar attack power and shooting accuracy to the GN Sniper Rifle II. However, the presence of a crystal sensor on each bit gave them high search and data gathering abilities. The shooting capabilities of the bits increased drastically when used in conjunction with the Trans-Am System. In 2312, the GNHW/R was heavily damaged in battle against Ali al-Saachez’s GNW-20000 Arche Gundam, but Lockon was able to defeat him and avenge the loss of his family. The damaged Cherudim Gundam was later repaired and reconfigured as the GN-006/SA Cheridum Gundam SAGA. Years after the battle against the Innovators, Lockon upgraded to a newer suit, the GN-010 Gundam Zabanya.

Miscellaneous Information

Pilot: Lockon Stratos (aka Lyle Dylandy)
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Original mechanical designer: Takayuki Yanase

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