Model number:Â MS-06E-3
Code name:Â Zaku Flipper
Unit type:Â mass production reconnaissance mobile suit
Manufacturer:Â Zeonic Company
Operator:Â Principality of Zeon
First deployment:Â UC 0079
Accommodation:Â pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions:Â head height 16.7 meters
Weight:Â empty 61.5 metric tons; max gross weight unknown
Armor materials:Â unknown
Powerplant:Â Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown
Propulsion:Â rocket thrusters: total output unknown
Equipment and design features:Â sensors, range unknown; additional cameras and sensor systems on shoulders and main body; 6 x fin-style directional laser/sonic sensor systems, mounted on backpack
Fixed armaments:Â none
Optional hand armaments:Â none
An upgrade of the Principality of Zeon’s MS-06E Recon Type Zaku, the MS-06E-3 featured the same external camera/sensor systems as the standard Type E, but also mounted six fin-like, directional laser and sonic sensor systems for detection across a greater spectrum. When in use, the fins made a flapping motion as they turn to acquire and track targets, thus earning the Type E-3 the nickname “Zaku Flipper” among Zeon pilots.
Pilot: Ethelbert Hincapie
First appearance: MSV
Original mechanical designer(s): Kunio Okawara (MSV version), Yasuo Ohtagaki (Gundam Thunderbolt manga version)
MAHQ is now officially on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mahqdotnet.bsky.social.
Our future on this cursed app is unclear, but expect more posts over there.
Cutaway diagram of the VF-1J Valkyrie Fighter Mode from “This is Animation Special: Macross Plus”(1995). Larger versions on my DA profile:
https://www.deviantart.com/marchly/art/Macross-VF-1J-Valkyrie-Cutaway-Diagram-detailed-973372931
https://www.deviantart.com/marchly/art/Macross-VF-1J-Valkyrie-Cutaway-Diagram-clean-973371729
Art by Kiyomi Tanaka. Original concept by unknown Macross fan. Image built by me
#Gundamn278; Next Episode! With our special guest, Sophia, we finally tackle the second half of the latest chapter of the #Gundam Franchise; #WitchFromMercury! Join us live on 07/20/2023 @ 10:15 p EDT! #MAHQ #Mecha #Anime #Podcast #G_Witch
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