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Ra Cailum: The High-Performance Battleship

The Ra Cailum is a cutting-edge battleship commissioned by the Earth Federation Force, boasting both impressive mobile suit operation capabilities and formidable bombardment power. This high-performance vessel is equipped with five twin mega particle guns, twenty-two anti-aircraft guns, and six missile launchers, making it a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Design and Features

The Ra Cailum has a sleek, futuristic design, with a length of 487 meters and a width of 165 meters. Its overall height reaches 167 meters, making it an imposing presence on the battlefield. The ship is powered by a Minovsky-Ionesco fusion reactor and features a pair of cooling fins to improve fuel efficiency and speed.

One of the Ra Cailum’s most notable features is its ability to deploy multiple decoy balloons that expand to the same size and shape as the ship itself. Although these decoys can be distinguished from the real ship upon close inspection, they are effective at fooling long-range sensors and providing an added layer of protection.

Armament

The Ra Cailum’s main armament consists of five twin mega particle guns, situated on the dorsal and ventral hulls. These guns provide full covering fire from all directions, ensuring the ship remains protected from threats on all approaches. Additionally, the ship is equipped with twenty-two anti-aircraft guns, six missile launchers, and a range of other defensive systems.

History

The Ra Cailum played a significant role in the Second Neo Zeon War, serving as the flagship of the Londo Bell task force. During this conflict, the ship was involved in several key battles, including the defense of Fifth Luna and the battle for Axis.

In U.C. 0096, the Ra Cailum was transferred to Earth for testing of a new Minovsky Craft System. The ship was later reassigned to the South Pacific area, where it played a key role in the defense of the Earth Federation against Neo Zeon forces.

Specifications

• Overall Height: 167 meters
• Overall Length: 487 meters
• Overall Width: 165 meters
• Power Plant: Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
• Propulsion: 8 Engines
• Armament: 5 x Twin Mega Particle Guns, 22 x Anti-Aircraft Guns, 6 x Missile Launchers
• Defensive Systems: Decoy Balloons, Cooling Fins

Appearances

The Ra Cailum has appeared in several notable works, including Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash.