The Albatross is a transport aircraft operated by the Orb Union. It was first introduced in the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
A large flying boat with floats attached to its wings that enabled it to take off and land on the water. It was mainly used as a means of transporting supplies and personnel.
History
The Albatross was used by Cagalli Yula Athha and Ledonir Kisaka in April of C.E. 71, during their search of the Marshall Islands for Kira Yamato who was reported MIA after the Battle of the Marshall Islands.[1]
During the Second Alliance-PLANT War, Ledonir Kisaka used the aircraft to recover Athrun Zala and Meyrin Hawke, and transported them to Orb.[2]
Gallery
Taking Off (1) (Grieving Skies,HD Remastered)
Taking Off (2) (Grieving Skies,HD Remastered)
Rear (Grieving Skies,HD Remastered)
Landed near shore (Grieving Skies,HD Remastered)
Landed on water (1) (Grieving Skies,HD Remastered)
Landed on water (2) (Grieving Skies,HD Remastered)
Appearances
- Television Series
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
- Episode 31 (HD Remastered Episode 29), Grieving Skies - (First Appearance)
- Episode 37 (HD Remastered Episode 35), Divine Thunder
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- Episode 37 (HD Remastered Episode 37), Thunder in the Dark
- Episode 38 (HD Remastered Episode 38), A New Flag
References
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PHASE-31, Grieving Skies
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny PHASE-38, A New Flag