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The FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter is an aircraft that is featured in the design series MSV-R.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

A prototype fighter developed by Hervic, based on the data obtained from the Core Blocks and Core Fighters of the previous individual prototypes as a common cockpit module for the RX series. Compared to the later FF-X7, the wing surface shape of the main wings is different, and it is not equipped with any armament.

History[]

Two Prototype Core Fighters were produced, and underwent a series of testing as the Core Block of the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam. These include launching from the mobile suit, transformation into fighter form, mobility test in fighter form, and, most challenging of all, mid-air docking.

At an unspecified date, one unit attempted the mid-air docking test above a desert in South America with a Gunperry. It was able to successfully dock with the B-part, but failed to dock with the A-part before the altitude limit was reached, forcing it to separate with the B-part and transform back into fighter form. Both parts survived undamaged due to parachutes attached to them, and were recovered.

Five days later, the test was repeated, and the Prototype Core Fighter was able to successfully dock just before the limit was reached. 17 subsequent tests at various altitudes were conducted, and it was determined that aerial docking could only be conducted by highly experienced pilots.

After various tests, it was determined that the Prototype Core Fighter had insufficient engine power, necessitating a change of engine to ensure a safe ejection. The prototype Unit 1 was later modified into the FF-X7, featuring a new engine, weaponry, and different wing shapes. It would continue to serve as the Core Block of the Prototype Gundam.

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MSV-R Mechanics
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Earth Federation
Mobile Weapon
Full Armor Gundam's variations
FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) | FA-78[G] Full Armor Gundam Ground Type
Heavy Gundam's variation
FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam (Unit 2)
GM Cannon's variations
RGC-80-1 GM Cannon Test Type | RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type
GM Sniper Custom's variations
RGM-79HC GM Guard Custom | RGM-79KC GM Interceptor Custom | RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Shimoda Squad Type)
GM's variations
RGM-79LV GM Night Seeker II | RGM-79U GM Sloep | RGM-79V GM Night Seeker
Guntank's variation
RMV-3M Local Control Type Guntank
Guncannon's variation
RX-77-3D Guncannon Heavy Arms Type D
Gundam's variation
RX-78-2 Gundam Real Type | RX-78SP Gunner Gundam
Ball's variations
RB-79F Ball Type F | RB-79M Ball Type M

Submarine
Lockwood-class
Aircraft / Spacecraft
FF-S5 Raven Sword | FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter | FF-X7BstPLAN004 Core Booster Plan004 | G-Fighter Assault Landing Type | G-Fighter Bomber Type | G-Fighter Space Type
Transporter / Supply Ship
CB-X5(SGT) Assault Type Gunperry
Cruiser / Mother Ship
SCV-102 Nelson
Principality of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Agg's variation
EMS-05F Azock
Zaku I's variation
MS-05Q Zaku I (Norris Custom)
Zaku II's variations
MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type | MS-06FS Zaku II | MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type | MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type
Zaku II Ground Type's variations
MS-06D Zaku Desert Type | MS-06G Zaku II High Mobility Ground Type | MS-06GR Zaku II High Mobility Ground Type Kai | MS-06JK Zaku Half Cannon | MS-06K Zaku Cannon (Gatling Gun Equipment Type) | MS-06V-8 Zaku Tank (Wild Boar)
Gouf's variations
MS-07G-1 Gouf Vijayanta | MS-07G-2 Gouf Tactical Assault Type | MS-07W Gouf Combined Test Type
Dom's variations
MS-09 Dom Cold Climate Type | MS-09M Dom Mermaid | MS-09R Rick Dom Dozle Zabi Custom | YMS-09J Dom High Speed Experimental Type
Gelgoog's variations
MS-14B Gelgoog Uma Lightning Custom | MS-14BR Gelgoog High Mobility R type | MS-14C-1A Gelgoog Cannon | MS-14GD Gelgoog G
Z'Gok's variation
MSM-07N Ram Z’Gok
Gyan's variation
YMS-15E Gyan Eos
Bigro's variation
MA-05R Big Ruf
Grublo's variation
MAM-07-X3 Grublo Underwater Bit-Mounted Prototype
Zakrello's variation
MAN-00X-2 Brawrello
Other
MSM-06 Jurick

Aircraft / Spacecraft
Dodai GA | G87 Luna Tank | Gobble
Cruiser / Mother Ship
CCM-91 Chimaira | Gagaul-class
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