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MS-07A Gouf

Limited production ground combat mobile suit developed by the Principality of Zeon.
Jenxi Seow Published 22 Jun 2013 Updated 7 Feb 2025
MS-07A Gouf

The MS-07A Gouf was a limited production ground combat mobile suit developed by the Principality of Zeon as an early production model of the Gouf line. It was also known as the A-type Gouf.

The “MS” in the type code indicated it was a mobile suit. The “07” model number denoted it was the seventh design for this type, and the “A” variant code meant it was the first of the design.

History

During the One Year War, the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Combat Type proved instrumental in Zeon’s early victories on Earth. However, as it was merely a modified version of the space-use MS-06F Zaku II, Zeon sought to develop a dedicated ground combat mobile suit.

This led to the creation of the YMS-07A Prototype Gouf, which was then refined into the MS-07A Gouf limited production model. While most of the 32 units produced were assigned to testing and training duties, some saw combat deployment, notably with the Midnight Fenrir team.

The MS-07A was later superseded by the improved MS-07B Gouf, which became the standard production model.

Design

The MS-07A Gouf was developed from the YMS-07A Prototype Gouf, with expensive and complex equipment removed to make it more suitable for mass production. Unlike the later MS-07B model, it lacked built-in weapons like the heat rod or 5-barrel 75 mm machine gun.

The mobile suit used a standard cockpit mounted in the torso section, with a panoramic monitor providing the pilot with enhanced visibility. Its sensor range extended to 3,600 metres.

Armaments

The Gouf’s standard weapons were a shield for defence and a 120 mm machine gun for ranged attacks. It could also be equipped with a heat sword for melee combat.

120 mm machine gun

The ZMP-50D 120 mm machine gun was originally designed for the Zaku II series. It was fed from a 100-round drum magazine and could be switched between semi-automatic and automatic fire modes. While ineffective against Luna Titanium alloy armor, it could still damage lighter armored targets with sustained fire.

Heat Sword

The Heat Sword Type-βIV was a melee weapon stored on the shield’s back when not in use. Like the Zaku’s Heat Hawk, it featured a blade heated to high temperatures to increase cutting power.

The original blade was made from a shape memory polymer compound stored in the grip, which would expand and form the blade when heated. This was later replaced with more practical ceramic materials.

Shield

A defensive equipment mounted on the left forearm, primarily designed for close combat protection. Besides its defensive role, the shield also served as a storage rack for the heat sword.

Known pilots

  • Lou Roher

Behind the scenes

Okawara Kunio was the original mechanical designer.

Appearances

  • Mobile Suit Variations
  • Mobile Suit Gundam 0079: Zeonic Front