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The FF-3F Saberfish is a space fighter that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin. The Earth Federation Forces used them during the One Year War.[1][2][3]

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

The Saberfish was deployed by the Earth Federation Space Force for combat in outer space. With the landing gear retracted, it stood 6.9m tall, but with the landing gear extended, it reached a height of 7.1m. The Saberfish could be modified to fly at high altitudes in the atmosphere so as well as being a space fighter, it was also an air-to-air fighter. The Saberfish specialized in attacking by firing large numbers of missiles.[2]

Armaments[]

  • Vulcan
Eight Vulcans are built into the nose of the aircraft, with three on each side and two below. These weapons have limited effectiveness against enemy ships or fighters, though they lack the necessary power to damage mobile suits. [2]
  • Detachable Container-Type Missile Launcher
On each of the space fighter's fuselage, these were mounted at four points on the top and bottom. Each launcher carried three missiles, capable of dealing heavy damage to mobile suits and cruisers. However, the presence of Minovsky Particle interference left their use limited beyond line-of-sight targeting. [2]

Special Equipment & Features[]

  • Rocket Boosters
When the Saberfish needs to switch from atmospheric flight to space flight, these provide nimble maneuvering allowing it to provide anti-air protection for spaceships.[2]

History[]

Von Braun[]

FF-3F Saberfish space fighters were present during the capture of Von Braun by Maj. Gen. Kycilia Zabi's mobile suit assault force on January 3. As another fighter flew past, one in particular engaged MS-05S Char's Zaku I with its many missiles. Char quickly dealt heavy damage to its port side and then it exploded.[4]

Battle of Loum[]

FF-3F Saberfish space fighters also saw action at the Battle of Loum on January 15, launched by Federation carriers to counterattack the enemy fleet: although they were rendered ineffective against the brand new mobile suits in terms of maneuverability and attack power.[1]

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • The Saberfish appearing in Episodes 5 and 6 have a slightly different design to the ones seen in Episode 1, most notably in the nose section.

References[]



Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Mechanics

Anaheim Electronics
Mobile Weapons, Workers & Armors
RCX-76 Guncannon First Type (Rollout Unit 1)
Autonomous Republic of Munzo

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Type 61 Tank Model 2
Autonomous Republic of Zeon
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MS-04 Bugu | Mobile Worker MW-01 Model 01 Early Type | Mobile Worker MW-01 Model 01 Final Type | Mobile Worker MW-01 Model 01 Late Type

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8-Wheeled Armored Car | 8-Wheeled Armored Car | Minesweeper | RTX-65 Guntank Early Type | Self-Propelled Heavy Mortar
Black Tri-Stars
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MS-05 Zaku I | MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type | MS-09 Dom | MS-09R Rick Dom
Earth Federation Forces
Mobile Weapons, Workers & Armors
FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam | RAG-79-G1 Gundam Marine Type | RCX-76-01A Guncannon Mobility Test Type | RCX-76-01B Guncannon Firepower Test Type | RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type | RGM-79 GM | RGM-79 GM:Close Combat Type | RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom | RGM-79KC GM Intercept Custom | RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom | RGM-79V GM Night Seeker | RX-75 Guntank | RX-77 Guncannon | RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam | RX-78-01[FSD] Gundam FSD | RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type | RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (North American Type) | RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color)

Vehicles & Support Units
Columbus-class | FF-1F Hog | FF-3F Saberfish | Gunperry | Lepanto-class | Magellan-class | RTX-65 Guntank Early Type | Recon Type Saberfish "Duckbill" | Salamis-class (Origin)
Hatte

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Barracuda | Vollhog
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RCX-76-02 Guncannon First Type (Iron Cavalry Squadron)

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Pizarro-class
Jaburo Construction Office
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Mobile Worker Heavy Construction Type
Kycilia Agency
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MS-05 Zaku I
Lunar Line

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Arcana-class
Principality of Zeon
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MA-04X Zakrello | MS-06C Zaku II | MS-06C-5 Zaku II Type C-5 | MS-06CK Zaku Half Cannon | MS-06D Zaku Desert Type | MS-06K Zaku Cannon | MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type | MS-06RD-4 Zaku High Mobility Test Type | MS-06S Char's Zaku II | MS-07B Gouf | MS-11 Act Zaku/Origin | MSM-03 Gogg | MSM-04 Acguy/Origin | MSM-10 Zock | YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type | YMS-07A-0 Prototype Gouf (Mobility Demonstrator) | YMS-07B-0 Prototype Gouf (Tactical Demonstrator) | YMS-08B Dom Test Type | YMS-11 Act Zaku (Kycilia's Forces)

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MS-05 Zaku I | MS-06C Zaku II | MS-06C-5 Zaku II Type C-5 | MS-06S Char's Zaku II | MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type/Origin | YMS-03 Waff

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GG Gas Infusion Vessel
Special Assault Regiment
Mobile Weapons, Workers & Armors
MS-06C Zaku II | MS-06C-5 Zaku II Type C-5
Y-02 Development and Training Team
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MS-04 Bugu | MS-11 Act Zaku/Origin | YMS-08B Dom Test Type
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