The AMF-101 DINN is a Mobile Suit in the Cosmic Era timeline.
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Technology & Combat Characteristics
An aerial mobile suit operated by ZAFT, the DINN is designated as an Aerial Maneuver Fighter, thus the "AMF" in its code number. It was developed based on the ZGMF-515 CGUE and was made lighter by about 43 tons to fit its role. It also incorporated data from the ZGMF/TAR-X1 GINN Tactical Air Reconnaissance Type. When flying, it can change into flight mode in which its wings unfold and the aeroshell helmet covers its head. The unfolding of the wings increases the DINN's mobility and helps with long-distance flying, while the helmet helps to reduce air resistance. The price for the DINN's low weight is thin armor; one DINN was reportedly severed in half from a collision with a F-7D Spearhead's wing.
The DINN is mainly stationed at ZAFT's planetary bases and carried by the Vosgulov-class submarines, from which they are deployed through specialized catapults. Weapons wise, the DINN is equipped with four chest-mounted 6-tube multipurpose launchers, and stores an MMI-M7S 76mm heavy assault machine gun as well as an MMI-M100 190mm anti-aircraft shotgun in the hips storage racks. During and after the first war, ZAFT created at least three variants of the DINN. These models were the AMF-103A DINN RAVEN, the AME-WAC01 DINN Special Electronic Installation Type, and the AMRF-101C AWACS DINN.
Armaments
- 6-tube Multipurpose Launcher
- The DINN is armed with four 6-tube Multipurpose Launchers mounted in its chest, two on each side. The launchers are often armed with missiles, but can be loaded with other types of weapons or equipment.
- MMI-M7S 76mm Heavy Assault Machine Gun
- The same firearm as used by the ZGMF-515 CGUE, it is an improved version of GINN's machine gun. The Heavy Assault Machine Gun is used as the standard weapon for most DINN and its variants. It is usually stored in the right hip storage rack.
- MMI-M100 190mm Anti-aircraft Shotgun
- Another standard weapon for most DINN and its variants. Although it is designated as an Anti-Air weapon, it can also be used on various targets. It is usually stored in the left hip storage rack.
History
First Alliance-PLANT War
Following ZAFT's invasion of Earth during the First Alliance-PLANT War, a new type of mobile suit was needed to grant ZAFT forces the military power to fight against the Earth Alliance's own aerial machines. On May 20, CE 70, the DINN was fielded and soon became one of the standard mobile suits used by ZAFT on Earth. One DINN was piloted by ZAFT commander Marco Morassim, who used it in an attack on the EA assault battleship the Archangel during the First Equatorial Skirmish, where he engaged Mu La Flaga's FX-550 Skygrasper in combat. Several DINNs were used in the massive Operation Spitbreak, an attack on the EA's JOSH-A base. During this attack, ZAFT commander Rau Le Creuset piloted a silver-colored DINN. However, most of these machines were destroyed by the EA's Cyclops System. ZAFT used the DINNs in large numbers again during the Battle of Porta Panama.
Second Alliance-PLANT War
The DINN remained in service in CE 73, as seen with some units stationed in the ZAFT colony of Armory One, but they were in the process of being replaced by the more advanced and heavily armed AMA-953 BABI.
Variants
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Anime
Gundam SEED
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Gundam SEED Destiny
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Games
Gunpla
Notes & Trivia
- The helmet that covers the DINN's head in flight mode causes it to resemble the heads of the Mobile Suits used by the Space Revolutionary Army from After War Gundam X, such as the RMS-006 Jenice.
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