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Gattle: The Space Fighter-Bomber

The Gattle is a versatile space fighter-bomber that plays a crucial role in the Principality of Zeon’s armed forces. Classified as a “space fast heavy combat bomber,” this aircraft boasts impressive firepower and maneuverability.

Design and Features

The Gattle’s cockpit is double-seated, accommodating a pilot and copilot. The cockpit also serves as an escape capsule, equipped with rockets for short-term propulsion. The aircraft’s fuselage is designed with attitude control verniers, enhancing its agility and responsiveness.

Armaments

The Gattle is armed with an array of weapons, including:

• 2 x 30mm Vulcan guns mounted in front of each cockpit
• 2 x 5-tube missile launchers on either side of the cockpits
• 2 x Large anti-ship missiles (optional)

These armaments make the Gattle a formidable opponent in space combat, capable of engaging enemy fighters and mobile suits.

History

The Gattle saw extensive action throughout the One Year War, participating in battles from the One Week Battle to the final stages of the Battle of A Baoa Qu. Initially deployed as a “bridge” unit until the deployment of mobile suits, the Gattle continued to play a vital role in Zeon’s military operations. Later in the war, it was primarily used for base defense and stalling enemy advances.

Post-War Development

After the war, some Gattle units were converted into non-combat work boats. The MS-21C Dra-C, developed by combining the Gattle’s engine with the Zaku II, is a testament to the reliability and power of its engines.

Appearances

The Gattle has appeared in various media, including:

• Mobile Suit Gundam (TV series)
• Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky (movie)
• BR: A-T (OVA)
• Gundam-TB (OVA)
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon (game)

Trivia

• The Gattle’s engines are capable of propelling the fighter at speeds similar to those of mobile suits.
• Despite its impressive firepower, the Gattle’s combat time is limited due to its inefficient AMBAC system.

Action Figures

The Gattle has been featured in various action figure sets, including the Mobile Suit in Action (MSiA/MIA) “MS-14A Gelgoog” release.

References

For more information on the Gattle, refer to the following sources:

• Gattle: information
• Gattle (Sentinel 0079 version): information