Model number:Â N/A
Code name:Â Launch
Unit type:Â space launch
Manufacturer:Â Principality of Zeon
Operator(s): Principality of Zeon; Axis Zeon
First deployment:Â unknown
Accommodation:Â 1 pilot in standard cockpit; many x passenger
Dimensions:Â unknown
Weight:Â unknown
Armor materials:Â unknown
Powerplant:Â unknown
Propulsion:Â unknown
Performance:Â unknown
Equipment and design features:Â sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments:Â none
The Launch was a light personnel transport used by the Principality of Zeon. Although different in design, it served the same function as the Space Launch used by the Earth Federation Forces. The Launch was mainly used to transfer personnel between ships and bases. The Launch remained in service with the Axis Zeon forces during the Gryps Conflict of UC 0087.
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam
Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara
N/A
Director(s):
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Ryoji Fujiwara (movie 1)
Writer(s):
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Masaru Yamamoto
Kenichi Matsuzaki
Yoshihisa Araki
Hiroyuki Hoshiyama
Mechanical Designer(s):
Kunio Okawara
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Character Designer:
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Musical Composer(s):
Yuji Matsuyama
Takeo Watanabe
Format:
43 episodes; 3 compilation movies
Airdates:
Japan 04.07.1979 – 01.26.1980
U.S. 07.23.2001 – 09.12.2001
Theatrical Release:
Japan 03.14.1981 – 03.13.1982
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