ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type

Model number: ZGMF-1017M
Code name: GINN High Maneuver Type
Unit type: high mobility mobile suit
Manufacturer: ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty)
Operator: ZAFT
First deployment: C.E. 71
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 21.13 meters
Weight: max gross weight 80.41 metric tons
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: ultracompact energy battery, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: MMI-M729 thruster engine
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: none
Optional hand armaments: JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle, mounts MA-M3 heavy sword as bayonet

Throughout the course of the Bloody Valentine War, ZAFT created several variants of its main mass production mobile suit, the ZGMF-1017 GINN. One such variant was the ZGMF-1017M GINN High Maneuver Type, which was equipped with a new engine in its wings similar to the ones used in the METEOR combat support unit. It was also equipped with additional thrusters across its body for high maneuverability. The GINN HM Type was armed with an experimental armor assault rifle, which mounted a heavy sword on its end to serve as a bayonet. Several GINN HM Types were assigned to noted ZAFT aces, including Rau Le Creuset and Mikhail Coast. After the war, ZAFT produced an improved model, the ZGMF-1017M2 GINN High Maneuver Type II.

Pilot(s): Mikhail Coast, Rau Le Creuset
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV
Original mechanical designer: BEE-CRAFT

JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle

Rear view