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|production = Limited Production
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|image=Ms-06r-2.jpg;Johnny Ridden Custom (Front)
  
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|usage = High Mobility
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|environment = Space
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|type = Suit
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|era = Universal Century
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|image = Ms-06r-2.jpg;Johnny Ridden Custom (Front)
 
Ms-06r-2-rear.png;Johnny Ridden Custom (Rear)
  
Ms-06r-2-rear.png;Johnny Ridden Custom (Rear)
 
MS-06R-2_Zaku_II_High_Mobility_Type_-_Alternate.png;Alternate Colors
  
MS-06R-2_Zaku_II_High_Mobility_Type_-_Alternate.png;Alternate Colors
 
Ms-06r2-gilliam.jpg;Robert Gilliam Custom
  
Ms-06r2-gilliam.jpg;Robert Gilliam Custom
 
Ms-06r2-gyaby.jpg;Gabby Hazard Custom
  
Ms-06r2-gyaby.jpg;Gabby Hazard Custom
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|transformable = No
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|kanji = MS-06R-2高機動型ザクII後期型
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|production=Limited Production
  
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|headheight = 17.5
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|usage=High Mobility
  
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|height = 18.0
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|type=Suit
  
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|emptyweight = 49.5
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|OfficialName=Zaku II High Mobility Type<br>高機動型ザクII 後期型
  
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|weight = 75.0
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|designation=MS-06R-2
  
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|powerplant = Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
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|archetype=MS-06R-2P Zaku II High Mobility Test Type~V
  
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|poweroutput = 1340
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|propRocketThrusters = 60000
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|era=Universal Century
  
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|maxaccel = 0.80
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|mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara
  
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|sensorrange = 5200
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|series=Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Pilot's Locus, Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon - Dual Stars of Carnage, MS-X, MSV-R, Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars
  
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|paccommodation = Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
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|manufacturer=[[Zeonic|Zeonic Company]]
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|manufacturer = Zeonic;Zeonic Company
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|operator=Principality of Zeon
  
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|archetype = MS-06R-2P Zaku II High Mobility Test Type~V
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|pilot=Johnny Ridden, Gabby Hazard, Robert Gilliam, Elliot Rem, Kurt Roswell,
  
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|first = 0079
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|height=18.0
  
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|operator = Principality of Zeon
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|headheight=17.5
  
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|pilot = Johnny Ridden, Gabby Hazard, Robert Gilliam, Elliot Rem, Kurt Roswell, Shin Matsunaga
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|emptyweight=49.5
  
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|fixedArmaments = Shoulder Shield
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|weight=75.0
  
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|handheldArmaments = 120mm Machine Gun
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|maxaccel=0.80
  
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Heat Hawk
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|optionalFixedArmaments = Backpack Weapon
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|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
  
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|optionalHandheldArmaments = H&L-SB25K/280mmA-P Zaku Bazooka
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|poweroutput=1340
  
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|propRocketThrusters=60000
  
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|paccommodation=Pilot only~in standard cockpit in torso
  
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|armaments=Shoulder Shield
  
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|OptionalEquip=ZMP-50D/120mm Machine Gun
  
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Heat Hawk Type 5
  
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|optionalHandheldArmaments=H&L-SB25K/280mmA-P Zaku Bazooka
  
 
H&L-GB05R/360mm Giant Bazooka
 
H&L-GB05R/360mm Giant Bazooka
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4 x MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade
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MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade
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|series = Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Pilot's Locus, Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon - Dual Stars of Carnage, MS-X, MSV-R, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden, Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars
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|mechdesigner = Kunio Okawara
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|producedUnits=4
 
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The '''MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type''' is a limited production space combat [[mobile suit]], and is another high mobility version of the [[MS-06 Zaku II]]. It was first featured in the original design series ''[[Mobile Suit Variations#MSV Mobile Suit Variations.29|Mobile Suit Variations (MSV)]]''.
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The '''MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type''' is a limited production space combat [[mobile suit]]. It was first featured in the original design series ''[[Mobile Suit Variations#MSV Mobile Suit Variations.29|Mobile Suit Variations (MSV)]]''.
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
  
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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One of the last machines in the Zaku II High Mobility Type series, the MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type was [[Zeonic]] Company's entry in the competition for the [[Principality of Zeon]]'s next generation space-use mainstay MS.<ref name="RG model">Real Grade 1/144 MS-06R-2 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II</ref><ref name="HG model">High Grade 1/144 MS-06R-2 Zaku II</ref><ref name="MG model">Master Grade 1/100 MS-06R-2 Zaku II (Ver.2.0)</ref> It was a replacement for the beam weaponry equipped MS-11 (later the [[MS-14 Gelgoog]]) which was facing delays in development.<ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/> The competition was one of Zeon's responses to the [[Earth Federation Forces]]' successful development of their own MS and their counter offenses.<ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/>
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The Zaku II High Mobility Type was originally intended as a space use replacement for the old Zaku II, part of many MS development programs. Due to the cancellation of the [[MS-11 Action Zaku]] in favor of development of the [[MS-14 Gelgoog]], the [[Principality of Zeon]] needed modern space-borne MS as a temporary replacement. [[Zeonic]] company's bid was the MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type. The R-2 Zaku was much lighter than its [[MS-06R-1A High Mobility Type Zaku II|R-1A]] predecessor, featured increased storage for propellant, and had extra armor on the legs. However, the fact that the R-2 used the R-1A's reactor meant that it could not use beam weapons.
  
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The R-2 had a complicated development history that reflected the confusion that plagued the Zeon’s mobile suit development.<ref name="RG model"/> It is based on the [[MS-06R-2P Zaku II High Mobility Test Type]], which was intended to be able to use beam weaponry, but failed to reach a practical level.<ref name="RG model"/> However, the suit exhibited high capabilities even without beam weaponry, and was later redesigned into the high mobility R-2 which uses normal Zaku II weapons.<ref name="RG model"/> The R-2’s exterior is almost identical to the past Zaku II High Mobility Type machines, but it has been greatly altered in various areas, such as a new generator with higher output, a different chest piece, higher propellant capacity, and the use of lighter and better armor material in some sections.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/> Thus, the R-2 has higher performance and is lighter than the [[MS-06R-1 Zaku II High Mobility Test Type|R-1]] and the [[MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type|R-1A Types]].<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/>
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The R-2 was reputed as a “Gelgoog wearing a Zaku’s skin” for its high capabilities.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/> In fact, it used parts meant for the still in development Gelgoog in its construction.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/> A result of this is that its legs’ internal structure has been redesigned.<ref name="RG model"/> The R-2’s legs are also better armored compared to previous Zaku High Mobility Types, offering better protection against enemies attacks.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/> These added armor also make the silhouette of the R-2’s legs more similar to that of the Gelgoog’s.<ref name="RG model"/> It should however be noted that the shape of the leg armor can vary slightly from machine to machine.<ref name="RG model"/> Like the other Zaku High Mobility Types, the R-2 has propellant tanks in the calfs and thighs to increase the operating time of the legs’ propulsion devices.<ref name="RG model"/>
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The suit’s backpack is based on those used by past Zaku High Mobility Type machines, but the propellant tank at the top is enlarged and holds 18% more fuel than the R-1A Type’s.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/> Other features of the backpack remain the same, such as large thruster nozzles, an exposed roll bar at the top that could facilitate exchange of propellant tank or the entire backpack, and fin-shaped stabilizers at the bottom that can move together with the thrusters, granting the suit high mobility and maneuverability.<ref name="RG model"/> The R-2’s communication and sensor systems are also enhanced like the past Zaku High Mobility Types.<ref name="RG model"/> Despite having a blade antenna on its head, this does not indicate that the suit is a commander use machine as with the usual Zaku II.<ref name="RG model"/> Instead, it is said that the suit’s designer included the blade antenna simply for decorative purposes, and it is present on all the R-2 machines during roll out.<ref name="RG model"/> The particularly shape of blade antenna used is known as the stabilizer type.<ref name="RG model"/>
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Despite having better specifications, the R-2 lost the competition to the [[Zimmad]] Company’s [[MS-09R Rick Dom]] due to issues with cost and operating conditions.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/> In the end, only four R-2 were produced, and they were deployed to ace pilots, such as Johnny Ridden.<ref name="RG model"/><ref name="HG model"/><ref name="MG model"/>
   
 
==Armaments==
  
==Armaments==
 
;*Shoulder Shield
  
;*Shoulder Shield
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:A large composite armored shield on the Zaku II's right shoulder. When the machine is in the optimal attack posture, where the frontal projected area is the smallest, the corners of the shield are in front, maximizing the defensive area and forming sloped armor to reduce damage from ricochets.
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:The shield is a simple defense used to block most incoming ballistic and explosive projectiles. Also used to great effect in close quarters battle with enemy mobile suits. The Zaku II mounts a shield on its right shoulder.
  
   
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;*ZMP-50D/120mm Machine Gun
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;*120mm Machine Gun
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:The 120mm machine gun is a standard non-beam weapon for Zaku type mobile suits. It is a shell firing gun that does not require energy to be used, however its effectiveness against heavy armor is very limited. The ZMP-50D used a 100-round drum magazine.
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:A standard weapon for Zaku type MS. It is a shell firing gun that does not require energy to be used, however its effectiveness against heavy armor is very limited. It uses a 100-round drum magazine. It is said that Johnny Ridden often used the ZMP-50D, and also the M-120A model, in close range combat.<ref name="RG model"/>
   
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;*Heat Hawk Type 5
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;*Heat Hawk
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:An axe-shaped close combat weapon, it uses a super-heated blade to cut through the armor of enemy MS or vehicles. The thermal energy is generated by the power output of the Zaku II's thermonuclear reactor and relayed through the MS' hands.
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:An axe-shaped close combat weapon, it uses a super-heated blade to cut through the armor of enemy MS or vehicles. The thermal energy is generated by the Zaku II's thermonuclear reactor and relayed through the MS' hands.
   
 
;*H&L-SB25K/280mmA-P Zaku Bazooka
  
;*H&L-SB25K/280mmA-P Zaku Bazooka
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:A portable, physical projectile-type firearm. It is primarily for anti-ship combat and displays its power in hit and run attacks.<ref name="RG model"/> It can also be used against enemy mobile suits, but it is harder to hit a constantly moving target.<ref name="HG model"/> Can be stored on an optional rack mounted on the shoulder shield.<ref name="RG model"/>
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:The 280mm Zaku Bazooka was another standard weapon that could be equipped to a Zaku type mobile suit. The bazooka fired explosive rounds that were quite effective against the armor of Earth Federation mobile suits and battleships.
  
   
 
;*H&L-GB05R/360mm Giant Bazooka
  
;*H&L-GB05R/360mm Giant Bazooka
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:A large bazooka originally designed for use by the Dom series of mobile suits. The 360mm bazooka is magazine fed and holds 10 rounds per magazine, and a single round is powerful enough to blow the torso off of an enemy mobile suit.
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:The same MS-use bazooka as used by the Dom, it fires rocket-propelled 360mm physical rounds, its magazine holds 10 rounds. It has a low muzzle velocity, but is one of the Zeon’s most powerful MS-use physical projectile weapons.<ref name="RG model"/> Has the same usage as the Zaku Bazooka.<ref name="RG model"/>
   
 
;*MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade
  
;*MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade
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:A multi-warhead grenade. After being thrown at the target, the six protrusions on the cracker's body explode in different directions, dealing damage over a wide area. A flash-type variant also exist, which can temporarily paralyze the sensors of enemy MS.
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:Identical to those used by infantry, the cracker grenade is an explosive weapons designed to be thrown or launched by the MS and detonate after a set amount of time. The "cracker" breaks into several smaller munitions over a wide area. The Zaku II can optionally equip up to four cracker grenades, that are stored on the left and right waist armor racks, with two on each side.
  
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;*Backpack Weapon
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:A prototype, portable beam weapon that appears in the manga ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden]]''. It uses the generator of the [[MS-14 Gelgoog]] as its power pack, and directly connects to a beam gun (semi-similar to the Gelgoog's beam rifle, but with a different barrel) via a cable. It is used as an external attachment to the mobile suit's original backpack.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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Only four units of R-2 Zakus were produced before the [[MS-09R Rick Dom]] was chosen as the new space combat MS. They were assigned to Major [[Johnny Ridden]] (painted red and black), Lieutenant Colonel [[Gabby Hazard]] (painted orange and black), Colonel [[Robert Gilliam]] (painted blue and beige) and the fourth unit was given to test pilot [[Elliot Rem]], which eventually evolved into the [[MS-06R-3S High Mobility Type Zaku]]. In the ''Spirits of Zeon'' video game, the fourth unit is assigned to [[Kurt Roswell]] (painted maroon and gray).
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Only four R-2 Zakus were produced before the [[MS-09R Rick Dom]] was chosen as the new space combat MS. They were assigned to Major [[Johnny Ridden]] (painted red and black), Lieutenant Colonel [[Gabby Hazard]] (painted orange and black), Colonel [[Robert Gilliam]] (painted blue and beige) and the fourth unit was given to test pilot [[Elliot Rem]], which eventually evolved into the [[MS-06R-3S High Mobility Type Zaku]]. In the [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon ~Dual Stars of Carnage~|Spirits of Zeon]] video game, the fourth unit is assigned to [[Kurt Roswell]] (painted maroon and gray).
   
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==Picture Gallery==
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==Gallery==
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Zaku-ii-hmt-2-gff.jpg|Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom): [[Gundam Fix Figuration|Zeonography version]] illustrated by [[Hajime Katoki]]
  
 
MS-06R-2 ZAKU Ⅱ HIGH MOBILITY TYPE.jpg|Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom): MSV illustration by [[Kunio Okawara]]
  
MS-06R-2 ZAKU Ⅱ HIGH MOBILITY TYPE.jpg|Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom): MSV illustration by [[Kunio Okawara]]
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MS06R2 GundamWarCard.jpg|Zaku II High Mobility Type as featured in Gundam War card game
  
 
Zaku johnny ridden.jpg|"Crimson Lightning - Johnny Ridden": MSV illustration from 1980s
  
Zaku johnny ridden.jpg|"Crimson Lightning - Johnny Ridden": MSV illustration from 1980s
 
Ridden-ms-morishita.jpg|MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom) (left): artwork by Naochika Morishita
  
Ridden-ms-morishita.jpg|MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom) (left): artwork by Naochika Morishita
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zaku 2 high mobility type.jpg|Zaku II High Mobility Type (from Gundam Perfect File)
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zaku 2 high mobility type.jpg|Artwork from Gundam Perfect File
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Ms-06r-2 test.jpg|Under testing in [[Granada]]
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ms-06r-2 zaku.jpg|Zaku High Mobility Type (Standard Production Colors) as featured in [[Gihren's Greed]]
  
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Ms-06r-2 test.jpg|Zaku High Mobility Type under testing in [[Granada]]
  
 
zakuR2-johnny.jpg|Johnny Ridden and his R-2 Zaku as seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space]]
  
zakuR2-johnny.jpg|Johnny Ridden and his R-2 Zaku as seen in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space]]
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ms-06r-2 zaku.jpg|Zaku High Mobility Type (Standard Production Colors) as featured in [[Gihren's Greed]]
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MS06R2 GundamWarCard.jpg|Zaku II High Mobility Type as featured in Gundam War card game
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Ms-06r-2-kurt.jpg|[[Kurt Roswell]] Custom.
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ZakuR2-BO2.png|As seen in ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2''
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Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom).png|As seen in Gundam U.C. Engage
 
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==[[Gunpla]]==
  
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MS-06R-2 - Johnny Ridden's Zaku II - Boxart.jpg|1/144 [[List of Gundam Models since 1980|Original]] Johnny Ridden's MS-06R-2 Zaku II (1984): box art
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MS-06R-2 - Johnny Ridden's Zaku II - Boxart.jpg|1/144 [[Mobile Suit Variations Model Series|Original]] MS-06R-2 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II (1984): box art
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Hguc ZakuII Johnny Rider.jpg|1/144 [[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] MS-06R-2 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II (2013): box art
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RG_Johnny_Ridden%27s_Zaku_II.jpg|1/144 [[Real Grade|RG]] MS-06R-2 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II (2017): box art
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RG Gabby Hazard's Zaku II.jpg|1/144 RG MS-06R-2 Gabby Hazard's Zaku II (P-Bandai exclusive; 2018): box art
 
OldJohnnyRiddenZaku-100.jpg|1/100 Original "Johnny Ridden's MS-06R-2 Zaku II" (1984): box art
  
OldJohnnyRiddenZaku-100.jpg|1/100 Original "Johnny Ridden's MS-06R-2 Zaku II" (1984): box art
 
Ms-06r-2-mg1.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] "MS-06R-2 Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom)" (1996): box art
  
Ms-06r-2-mg1.jpg|1/100 [[Master Grade|MG]] "MS-06R-2 Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom)" (1996): box art
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Zeonography_3001a_JRiddenZakuR2_box-back.jpg|Zeonography #3001a "MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom) / MS-06F Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom)" figure set (2003): package rear view.
  
Zeonography_3001a_JRiddenZakuR2_box-back.jpg|Zeonography #3001a "MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom) / MS-06F Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom)" figure set (2003): package rear view.
 
Zeonography_3001a_JRidddenZakuR2-JRiddenZakuII_p01.jpg|Zeonography #3001a "MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom): product sample (right) with parts convertible to MS-06F Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom) (left).
  
Zeonography_3001a_JRidddenZakuR2-JRiddenZakuII_p01.jpg|Zeonography #3001a "MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom): product sample (right) with parts convertible to MS-06F Zaku II (Johnny Ridden Custom) (left).
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Zaku-ii-hmt-2-gff.jpg|Lineart of Zeonography Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom) by [[Hajime Katoki]]
 
Zeonography_R2ZakuEX_box-front.jpg|Zeonography #3014 "R2 Gallery EX" triple pack (Limited release; 2007): package front view
  
Zeonography_R2ZakuEX_box-front.jpg|Zeonography #3014 "R2 Gallery EX" triple pack (Limited release; 2007): package front view
 
Zeonography_R2ZakuEX_box-back.jpg|Zeonography #3014 "R2 Gallery EX" triple pack (Limited release; 2007): package rear view
  
Zeonography_R2ZakuEX_box-back.jpg|Zeonography #3014 "R2 Gallery EX" triple pack (Limited release; 2007): package rear view
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R-2.jpg|Promotional material for Zeonography's "R-2 Gallery EX" triple pack (2007)
  
R-2.jpg|Promotional material for Zeonography's "R-2 Gallery EX" triple pack (2007)
 
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==Notes and Trivia==
  
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
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1274103535-games-msv-91.jpg|Game's MSV #91 - Zaku II High Mobility Type
  
1274103535-games-msv-91.jpg|Game's MSV #91 - Zaku II High Mobility Type
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Mobile Suit Gundam - MSV THE FIRST 0030.jpg|MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type Johnny Ridden Custom from "Mobile Suit Gundam - MSV THE FIRST"
 
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<references/>
  
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==External links==
  
==External links==
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*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/msv/ms-06r-2.htm MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type on MAHQ.net]
  
   
 
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 26 May 2023

The MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type is a limited production space combat mobile suit. It was first featured in the original design series Mobile Suit Variations (MSV).

Technology & Combat Characteristics

One of the last machines in the Zaku II High Mobility Type series, the MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type was Zeonic Company's entry in the competition for the Principality of Zeon's next generation space-use mainstay MS.[1][2][3] It was a replacement for the beam weaponry equipped MS-11 (later the MS-14 Gelgoog) which was facing delays in development.[2][3] The competition was one of Zeon's responses to the Earth Federation Forces' successful development of their own MS and their counter offenses.[2][3]

The R-2 had a complicated development history that reflected the confusion that plagued the Zeon’s mobile suit development.[1] It is based on the MS-06R-2P Zaku II High Mobility Test Type, which was intended to be able to use beam weaponry, but failed to reach a practical level.[1] However, the suit exhibited high capabilities even without beam weaponry, and was later redesigned into the high mobility R-2 which uses normal Zaku II weapons.[1] The R-2’s exterior is almost identical to the past Zaku II High Mobility Type machines, but it has been greatly altered in various areas, such as a new generator with higher output, a different chest piece, higher propellant capacity, and the use of lighter and better armor material in some sections.[1][2][3] Thus, the R-2 has higher performance and is lighter than the R-1 and the R-1A Types.[1][2]

The R-2 was reputed as a “Gelgoog wearing a Zaku’s skin” for its high capabilities.[1][2][3] In fact, it used parts meant for the still in development Gelgoog in its construction.[1][2][3] A result of this is that its legs’ internal structure has been redesigned.[1] The R-2’s legs are also better armored compared to previous Zaku High Mobility Types, offering better protection against enemies attacks.[1][2][3] These added armor also make the silhouette of the R-2’s legs more similar to that of the Gelgoog’s.[1] It should however be noted that the shape of the leg armor can vary slightly from machine to machine.[1] Like the other Zaku High Mobility Types, the R-2 has propellant tanks in the calfs and thighs to increase the operating time of the legs’ propulsion devices.[1]

The suit’s backpack is based on those used by past Zaku High Mobility Type machines, but the propellant tank at the top is enlarged and holds 18% more fuel than the R-1A Type’s.[1][2] Other features of the backpack remain the same, such as large thruster nozzles, an exposed roll bar at the top that could facilitate exchange of propellant tank or the entire backpack, and fin-shaped stabilizers at the bottom that can move together with the thrusters, granting the suit high mobility and maneuverability.[1] The R-2’s communication and sensor systems are also enhanced like the past Zaku High Mobility Types.[1] Despite having a blade antenna on its head, this does not indicate that the suit is a commander use machine as with the usual Zaku II.[1] Instead, it is said that the suit’s designer included the blade antenna simply for decorative purposes, and it is present on all the R-2 machines during roll out.[1] The particularly shape of blade antenna used is known as the stabilizer type.[1]

Despite having better specifications, the R-2 lost the competition to the Zimmad Company’s MS-09R Rick Dom due to issues with cost and operating conditions.[1][2][3] In the end, only four R-2 were produced, and they were deployed to ace pilots, such as Johnny Ridden.[1][2][3]

Armaments

  • Shoulder Shield
A large composite armored shield on the Zaku II's right shoulder. When the machine is in the optimal attack posture, where the frontal projected area is the smallest, the corners of the shield are in front, maximizing the defensive area and forming sloped armor to reduce damage from ricochets.
  • 120mm Machine Gun
A standard weapon for Zaku type MS. It is a shell firing gun that does not require energy to be used, however its effectiveness against heavy armor is very limited. It uses a 100-round drum magazine. It is said that Johnny Ridden often used the ZMP-50D, and also the M-120A model, in close range combat.[1]
  • Heat Hawk
An axe-shaped close combat weapon, it uses a super-heated blade to cut through the armor of enemy MS or vehicles. The thermal energy is generated by the Zaku II's thermonuclear reactor and relayed through the MS' hands.
  • H&L-SB25K/280mmA-P Zaku Bazooka
A portable, physical projectile-type firearm. It is primarily for anti-ship combat and displays its power in hit and run attacks.[1] It can also be used against enemy mobile suits, but it is harder to hit a constantly moving target.[2] Can be stored on an optional rack mounted on the shoulder shield.[1]
  • H&L-GB05R/360mm Giant Bazooka
The same MS-use bazooka as used by the Dom, it fires rocket-propelled 360mm physical rounds, its magazine holds 10 rounds. It has a low muzzle velocity, but is one of the Zeon’s most powerful MS-use physical projectile weapons.[1] Has the same usage as the Zaku Bazooka.[1]
  • MIP-B6 Cracker Grenade
A multi-warhead grenade. After being thrown at the target, the six protrusions on the cracker's body explode in different directions, dealing damage over a wide area. A flash-type variant also exist, which can temporarily paralyze the sensors of enemy MS.
  • Backpack Weapon
A prototype, portable beam weapon that appears in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden. It uses the generator of the MS-14 Gelgoog as its power pack, and directly connects to a beam gun (semi-similar to the Gelgoog's beam rifle, but with a different barrel) via a cable. It is used as an external attachment to the mobile suit's original backpack.

History

Only four R-2 Zakus were produced before the MS-09R Rick Dom was chosen as the new space combat MS. They were assigned to Major Johnny Ridden (painted red and black), Lieutenant Colonel Gabby Hazard (painted orange and black), Colonel Robert Gilliam (painted blue and beige) and the fourth unit was given to test pilot Elliot Rem, which eventually evolved into the MS-06R-3S High Mobility Type Zaku. In the Spirits of Zeon video game, the fourth unit is assigned to Kurt Roswell (painted maroon and gray).

Gallery

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Action Figures

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 Real Grade 1/144 MS-06R-2 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 High Grade 1/144 MS-06R-2 Zaku II
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Master Grade 1/100 MS-06R-2 Zaku II (Ver.2.0)

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