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G-Fighter Assault Landing Type

Assault fighter and personnel transport produced by the Earth Federation Forces.
Jenxi Seow Published 9 Aug 2015 Updated 11 Feb 2025
G-Fighter Assault Landing Type

The G-Fighter Assault Landing Type was an assault fighter and personnel transport produced by the Earth Federation Forces after the One Year War.

History

The Earth Federation Forces developed the G-Fighter Assault Landing Type from the G-Fighter Space Type after the One Year War for use by secret military units. Despite the rapid advancement of mobile weapon technology making most vehicles obsolete, the G-Fighter Assault Landing Type remained in service due to its effectiveness as a troop carrier.

Some units were still in active service as late as UC 0090.

Design

The G-Fighter Assault Landing Type retained the caterpillar treads from the original G-Fighter design, allowing it to operate as a ground vehicle. The space originally designed to accommodate the RX-78-2 Gundam was converted into a personnel compartment that could transport up to 30 troops.

Like the G-Fighter Bomber Type, its beam cannons were replaced with removable weapon mounts that could be equipped with different armaments such as rocket launchers. The wings featured pylons designed to carry Bunker Buster bombs.

Armaments

The G-Fighter Assault Landing Type’s standard weapons were vulcan guns for close-range defence, with optional rocket launchers and bunker buster bombs for heavier firepower.

Vulcan guns

Two vulcan guns were mounted on the main body of the G-Fighter for close-range defence. These rapid-fire weapons were effective against lightly armored targets and could be used for anti-aircraft defence.

Rocket launchers

The G-Fighter could be equipped with two rocket launchers mounted on the main body behind the cockpit. These provided significant firepower against both ground and aerial targets.

Bunker buster bombs

Two bunker buster bombs could be mounted under the wings. These deep-penetration bombs were designed to breach fortified structures and underground facilities, allowing the transported troops to bypass heavy defences.

Behind the scenes

Okawara Kunio was the original mechanical designer.

Appearances

  • MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden