RMS-106 Hi-Zack

Model number: RMS-106
Code name: Hi-Zack
Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Operator(s): Earth Federation Forces; Titans; Republic of Zeon; Neo Zeon; Zeon remnants; Kamerade; Themis
Rollout: July UC 0084
Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso
Dimensions: overall height 20.6 meters; head height 18.0 meters
Weight: empty 38.7 metric tons; max gross 59.6 metric tons; mass ratio 1.33
Armor materials: titanium alloy ceramic composite
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1,428 kW
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 64,800 kg total (4 x 16,200 kg); vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 10
Equipment and design features: sensors, range 8,900 meters
Fixed armaments: beam saber, stored in recharge rack in waist armor
Optional fixed armaments: 2 x 3-tube missile pod, mounted on hip armor
Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, power rated at 2.2 MW, powered by rechargeable energy cap; 120mm machine gun, drum-fed, 100 rounds per drum; heat hawk, battery powered, can be stored on waist armor storage rack; shield, mounted on either forearm

One of the earliest new mass production model mobile suits developed by the Earth Federation Forces following the One Year War, the RMS-106 Hi-Zack was closely based on the old Zeon MS-06F Zaku II used during the war. However, it did incorporate modern design features tested in the YRMS-106 Hi-Zack Early Type. Protected by lighter titanium alloy/ceramic composite armor, the Hi-Zack’s solid weight was greatly reduced, allowing it to carry larger capacity fuel tanks and more powerful thrusters to take advantage of the extra fuel, with the result of greater speed and mobility. The Hi-Zack was also the first mass produced unit to incorporate the new 360-degree panoramic monitor with linear seat style cockpit. The Hi-Zack proved to be a popular model among pilots, as it was easy to operate and maintain. Its only major drawback, however, was the fact that its power generator wasn’t good enough to allow it to effectively use multiple beam weapons. Despite this, the Hi-Zack was one of the most heavily mass produced units found in the field during the Gryps War, and its design served as the basis for many future mobile suit models.

Pilot(s): Jerid Messa, Kacricon Cacooler, Kitchman, Sarah Zabiarov, Adol Zeno, Mouar Pharoah, Masada, Petersen, Squall, Franklin Bidan, Conper, Belbia, Asuna Elmarit, Tomas, Bernard Monsha, Alfa A. Bate, Chap Adel, Kou Uraki, Chuck Keith, Zayed
First appearance: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Original mechanical designer(s): Kunio Okawara (principal design, Zeta Gundam version), Kazumi Fujita (cleanup, Zeta Gundam version), Kenki Fujioka (A.O.Z Re-Boot version)

120mm machine gun (Version 1)

Cockpit (Version 1)

Cockpit hatch (Version 1)

Heat hawk (Version 1)

Missile pods (Version 1)

Rear view (Version 1)

Shield (Version 1)