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CB-X5 Gunperry

General purpose transport aircraft developed by the Earth Federation.
Jenxi Seow Published 4 Sept 2015 Updated 11 Feb 2025
CB-X5 Gunperry

The CB-X5 Gunperry was a general-purpose transport aircraft developed by the Earth Federation Forces during the One Year War. It was primarily used for mobile suit transport and support operations.

History

The Earth Federation Forces developed the Gunperry as part of Project V to support their nascent mobile suit programme. The aircraft was designed specifically to transport and support the Federation’s new mobile weapons.

The Gunperry achieved prominence through its service aboard the White Base. During the pursuit by Garma Zabi’s forces, the crew used a Gunperry in a deception operation. They deliberately damaged the aircraft to make it appear battle-worn and used it to evacuate civilians while secretly positioning the RX-78-2 Gundam behind enemy lines.

The aircraft proved particularly valuable for mid-air support operations, regularly transporting Gundam components to allow battlefield assembly with the FF-X7 Core Fighter. In one notable engagement, a Gunperry piloted by Kai Shiden successfully deployed high-yield warheads to destroy a MAM-07 Grublo and two MSM-07 Z’Gok units that were pursuing the White Base.

However, as the war progressed and mobile suits with enhanced aerial capabilities became more common, the Gunperry’s limited capacity and range reduced its battlefield utility. The Federation eventually developed the CB-X5(SGT) Assault Type Gunperry as an improved variant with expanded capabilities.

Design

The Gunperry featured a robust design optimised for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) operations. Three rotors provided lift capability, while four jet engines delivered forward thrust. This configuration allowed the aircraft to operate without conventional runways, significantly enhancing its tactical flexibility.

The aircraft could accommodate up to twelve passengers in its fuselage. Its primary feature was a detachable ventral container designed to transport a single mobile suit or Gundam components. When stored aboard Pegasus-class vessels, the Gunperry’s side propellers could be folded upward to conserve space.

Armaments

The Gunperry could be equipped with six high-yield missiles mounted on the sides of its cargo container for defensive purposes.

Known pilots

  • Kai Shiden
  • Ryu Jose
  • Job John

Behind the scenes

Okawara Kunio was the original mechanical designer for the version that appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam. Yamane Kimitoshi designed the version featured in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Variants

  • CB-X5(SGT) Assault Type Gunperry

Appearances

  • Mobile Suit Gundam
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
  • Mobile Suit Gundam I
  • Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
  • Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

Games

  • Gihren’s Greed
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon DX
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs Zeta Gundam