AMF-101 DINN

MS Mode (Standard Colors)
Flight Mode (Standard Colors)
MS Mode (Rau Le Creuset Colors)
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AMF-101 DINN

Unit Type
Mass Production Aerial Mobile Suit

Profile

Developed from

Developed Into

Variants

First Seen

May 20, 70 C.E.

Manufacturer

Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty

Operator

Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty

Known Pilots

General Characteristics

Head Height

18.93 meters62.106 ft <br />745.276 in <br />

Empty Weight

37.33 metric tons

Power-plant

Ultracompact Energy Battery

Pilot Accommodations

Pilot only (in cockpit in torso)

Real World

Appearances*

Television

The AMF-101 DINN is a Mobile Suit in the Cosmic Era timeline.

Techology & Combat Characteristics

The AMF-101 DINN is an aerial mobile suit of ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty). It is designated an Aerial Maneuver Fighter by ZAFT, thus designated "AMF". The only fixed armament of the DINN are four 6-tube multipurpose launchers, which are mounted in the chest of the suit. Additionally, the suit usually carries a single MMI-M7S 76mm heavy assault machine gun, the same type used by the ZGMF-515 CGUE and an MMI-M100 190mm anti-aircraft shotgun in its hands, which grant the DINN additional firepower for both aerial battles or attacks on the ground. Both of these weapons can be stored on the hips of the suit when not needed.

Armaments

6-tube Multipurpose Launcher: Mounted on the chest, two on each side for a total of four launchers. Each launcher contains 6 tubes to fit various weapons or equipment.

MMI-M7S 76mm Heavy Assault Machine Gun: A standard equipment for most DINN and its variants, and is also used by CGUE. It is usually stored in the right side armor and held by the right arm when in use.

MMI-M100 190mm Anti-aircraft Shotgun: Another standard equipment for most DINN and its variants. Although it is designated as a Anti-Air weapon, it can also be used on various targets. It is usually stored in the left side armor and held by the left arm when in use.

History

Following ZAFT's invasion of Earth during the first Bloody Valentine War, a new type of mobile suit was needed to grant ZAFT forces the military power to fight against the Earth Alliance' own aerial machines. On May 20, CE 71, the DINN was eventually fielded, which gave ZAFT an advantage in aerial combat. In flight, the DINN's wings extend and a helmet-like piece covers its head. The DINN is not only stationed at ZAFT's planetary bases but also carried by Vosgulov-class submarines, from which they are deployed through specialized catapults.

The DINN eventually became the standard mobile suit used by ZAFT on Earth which participated in many battles on the planet, including the massive Operation Spit Break, an attack on the EA's JOSH-A base. During this attack, ZAFT commander Rau Le Creuset piloted a silvery colored DINN. The suit was also stationed in some PLANT colonies, among them the new ZAFT colony Armory One. During the time of the Second Bloody Valentine War, the DINN was slowly replaced by the more advanced and heavily armed AMA-953 BABI.

During and after the first EA/PLANT 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, with the later two designed being used primarly for search and recon missions.