CCM-91 Chimaira

In the Universal Century Gundam universe, the CCM-91 Chimaira was a Zanzibar-class mobile cruiser deployed by the Principality of Zeon. It first appeared as a part of the MSV-R line.

Technology and Combat Characteristics
The Zanzibar-class (CCM-91 Chimaira) is designed for mobile suit transportation, and as such the ship relies on its mobile suits for most of its offensive and defensive power. The CCM-91 Chimaira is functionally equivalent to the Earth Federal Space Force's Pegasus class assault carriers, and fill a similar role in the battlefield. This is also the only Zeon ship that can undergo atmospheric re-entry and return to space. Unlike the Federation's Pegasus-class ships, the Zanzibar class does not have an integrated Minovsky Craft system, so it must depend on sustained thrust to operate. It was more balanced in terms of weapons, since it was equipped with machinegun turrets for point defense.

The Zanzibar-class (CCM-91 Chimaira) is a regular carrier ship but the only difference its equipped with a mobile hanger giving it extra space for more mobile suits. With this mobile hanger the Zanzibar increases its mobile suit capacity.

Armaments

 * 2-Barrel Main Gun Turret
 * The Zanzibar-class mobile cruiser is equipped with one 2-barrel main gun turret.


 * Mega Particle Cannon
 * The Zanzibar-class mobile cruiser is equipped with four mega particle cannons.


 * Large Missile Launcher
 * The Zanzibar-class mobile cruiser is equipped with two large missile launchers for anti-ship combat.


 * 2-Barrel Machine Gun
 * The Zanzibar-class mobile cruiser is equipped with five 2-barrel machine gun turrets.

History
Three CCM-91 Chimaira were build and one was assigned to the elite Chimera Corps used as flagship by famous "Crimson Lightning" ace pilot, Major Johnny Ridden. The Chimaira ship was not seen participating in the Battle of A Baoa Qu, but instead it was docked at the corridor reef airspace right before at the end One Year War. The current status of the of all three Chimaira ships are unknown, but it is possible the Chamaira ships could have left to Axis.