GN-001/hs-A01D Gundam Avalanche Exia'

The Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash is a variant of GN-001/hs-A01 Gundam Avalanche Exia, suited with the Avalanche armor in the side-story Mobile Suit Gundam 00V.

The name Avalanche refers to the immediate elimination of all units before the attached Exia, as if in the face of an actual avalanche. The designation "hs" stands for "high speed" and "A010" stands for "Avalanche Unit 010."

Technology & Combat Characteristics
Although the GN particle propulsion system native to the Exia allows for relatively high speed and acceleration, the unit is actually incapable of matching or exceeding certain aircrafts and spacecrafts in flight. To eliminate this issue, the high mobility equipment hs-A01 Avalanche was created. The optional equipment consists of a series of large-capacity GN particle condenser attachments, which act to store the particle production of the GN Drive for release in a single 10-minute burst of ultra-high speed. Higher output is possible, but the strain it places on the body of the pilot becomes severe. As the condensers require a full hour to charge, repeated use of the burst function is impossible. The standard Seven Swords armaments can be mounted behind the Avalanche equipment and can be quickly deployed for use. Unlike the Avalanche Exia, the Avalanche Exia Dash is equipped with more armor on the legs to increase it's mobility, which sometimes suits Setsuna's fighting style. Hence, it's model number is being renamed into GN-001/hs-A010.

Seven Swords System
Avalance Exia carries the same Seven Swords that the normal Exia carries, including the GN Sword. However, their placement is different due to the bulk of the armor. The signature GN Sword and GN Blades are placed on attachments on the back of the unit, while the GN Beam Daggers/Beam Sabers are placed on the shoulders.