AF-01 Mongoose

AF-01 Mongoose
AF-01 Mongoose (AF-01)
Unit Type
Mass Production Ground Attack Atmospheric Aircraft
Profile
First Seen	0050 U.C.
Manufacturer	Earth Federation Forces
Operator	Earth Federation Forces
General Characteristics
Pilot Accommodations	Pilot and Co-pilot (in standard canopy-style cockpit)
Movement
Propulsion	Rocket Thrusters
Standard Armaments
Fixed	75mm Anti-Tank Gun 8 x Beats G-8 Rocket 12 x B-108 Bomb
Real World

The AF-01 Mongoose is a two-seat ground-attack aircraft developed by the Earth Federation. It is featured in the Mobile Suit Variation series.

History

The Mongoose was first deployed in U.C.0050 with the Earth Federation Army, and was a prominent aircraft for tank-busting. The Mongoose was a low-flying attack aircraft armed with a heavy cannon, rockets, and bombs. The Mongoose nevertheless suffered heavy losses during the One Year War against the Principality of Zeon's mobile suits.

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