MS-06D Desert Zaku

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General and Technical Data

Model Number: MS-06D
Code Name: Desert Zaku
Unit Type: Mass Production Desert Combat Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Principality of Zeon
Operator: Neo Zeon
Capacity: Pilot only :: Panoramic Monitor/Linear Seat Cockpit in torso
First deployment: N/A
Height: 19.6 meters
Weight: 44.7 metric tons
Construction:

• Super High-Tensile Steel Alloy

Power Plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor :: 1440 kW
Equipment and Design Features:

• Sensors :: Range 8800 meters
  
• 2x External Propellant Tank

Fixed Armaments:

• 2x 60mm Vulcan Gun
  

Optional Fixed Armaments:

N/A

Optional Hand Armaments:

• 1x 290mm Rocket Launcher
  • Stored on Waist Armor rack
  
  
• 1x 120mm Machine Gun
  • Drum-fed
  • Spare drums stored on Waist Armor rack
  
  
• 4x Cracker Grenade
  
• 1x Heat Hawk

Technical and Historical Notes

Sharing the same model number and a similar name the MS-06D Desert Zaku serves as an improved version of the MS-06D Zaku Desert Type. Featuring much of the same technology the Desert Zaku has been improved by redesigning the joints to include more sand filters and armor to block the sand of the desert. This equipment allows the Desert Zaku to be buried in the sand without the worry of sand clogging its equipment, thus allowing the unit to lie in wait for enemy forces and ambush them. The unit also features better power output, external propellant tanks on its backpack to carry extra thruster fuel, and additional shields for defense. To improve mobility the Desert Zaku has an optional pair of jet skis that can be mounted on the units feet that allow the Desert Zaku to propel itself over the sand in a manner similar to a skier on snow.