ZMT-A31S Doggorla

Model number: ZMT-A31S
Code name: Doggorla
Unit type: large combat mobile armor
Manufacturer: BESPA (Zanscare Empire)
Operator: BESPA (Zanscare Empire)
First deployment: UC 0153
Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in main body
Dimensions: overall length 369.3 meters
Weight: empty 51.9 metric tons; max gross 146.3 metric tons; mass ratio 2.82
Armor materials: high titanium alloy neo-ceramic composite
Powerplant: 2 x Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 5,960 kW each
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 548,460 kg total (2 x 54,960 kg, 10 x 20,170 kg, 2 x 8,500 kg); vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 1696
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; 160 (approximate) x tailrad segment, segments can be separated/docked upon pilot command or automated program, segments may be launched at targets as ramming weapons
Fixed armaments: 2 x beam gun, mounted in hands of main body arms; 2 x missile launcher, mounted in main body torso; 10 x beam cannon, mounted in pairs on tailrad segments; 2 x tail beam gun, mounted on tail segment of tailrad

A large, experimental mobile armor designed to resemble a dragon, BESPA’s ZMT-A31S Doggorla utilized the experimental new “tailrad” technology. The Doggorla’s long, tail-like body was composed of approximately 160 tailrad segments, each of which resembled a container, and some segments were also armed with beam guns. These segments could be separated and re-docked either upon remote command from the pilot, or automatically by themselves. If segments were damaged or destroyed in battle, these segments could be discarded and the remaining segments fused back together into the whole body. The tailrad segments, using their vernier thrusters, could also be launched as ramming weapons against enemy targets. This amazing new tailrad technology made the Doggorla an extremely tough foe for the League Militaire – and a mobile armor that was almost virtually impossible to completely destroy. The Doggorla was designed to be used in various environments; one unit, painted blue, was operated in space, while a second, orange-colored unit was tested in Earth’s oceans.

Pilot(s): Brogh, Lupe Cineau
First appearance: Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
Original mechanical designer: Junya Ishigaki

Rear view

Tail beam gun

Tailrad segment