Aile Strike

GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike is a prototype general purpose Mobile Suit, it is featured in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. Its primary pilot was Kira Yamato before it was passed down to ace pilot Mu La Flaga.

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Technology & Combat Characteristics

Besides the standard armament of the GAT-X105 Strike (which include head-mounted CIWS guns, combat knifes, a beam rifle and a shield), the AQM/E-X01 Aile Striker pack adds an additional pair of beam sabers to the armament of the suit.

The AQM/E-X01 Aile Striker is the most commonly equipped Striker pack for the Strike as it provides the greatest versatility. Thanks to the enhanced powerful vernier thrusters built into the Aile Striker the Strike becomes an all purpose combat mobile suit with enhanced speed and maneuverability compared to its base capabilities. Despite the strength of the thrusters, they do not perform well enough to give the Strike a lot of flight capabilities inside Earth's atmosphere. However the Aile does enhance the Strike's jumping capabilities to the point that the Strike can combat low flying machines such as mobile suits riding Guuls.

Armaments

• "Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-barrel CIWS

The Igelstenllung 75mm multi-barrel CIWS is a defensive anti-air weapon. This small caliber weapon can do little to the armor of an enemy mobile suit, though it can destroy less protected zones such as sensors, however its high-rate of fire makes it an ideal weapon for shooting down incoming missiles. The Igelstellung can also be used to destroy small land vehicles such as missile trucks. The Aile Strike Gundam is equipped with two Igelstellung that are mounted in the head.

• "Armor Schneider" Combat Knife

The Armor Schneider combat knives are folding metal knives with a very sharp edge that are used to attack weapon point in an enemy mobile suit's armor. The Aile Strike is equipped with two Armor Schneider stored in compartments in the hip armor.

• Beam Saber

Stored in the Aile Striker is a pair of beam sabers. These are the primary close range combat weapons and can slice through any armor that does not have an anti-beam coating.

• 57mm High-energy Beam Rifle

Another add-on to the regular Strike, the beam rifle can optionally be stored on the rear waist. This is the primary mid to long range combat weapon and can easily destroy a ZGMF-1017 GINN with one shot, but is mostly ineffective against suits with anti-beam coating.

• Shield

System Features

• Hardpoints for Striker Packs

• Phase Shift armor

As with all of the G Project mobile suits, the GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike is equipped with phase shift armor. When activated the Aile Strike's color is changed from a light grey to a white scheme with a bit of blue and red mixed in. Phase Shift armor, when activated, renders the Aile Strike immune to physical attacks such as bullets, the GINN sword, or against missiles. However Phase Shift armor continually drains the battery of energy, shortening the mobile suit's combat endurance. Also the Phase Shift armor draws on even more energy each time it is struck.

GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam
Unit Type Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Appearances
Anime	SEED
Profile
Model Number	GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01
Namesake	Aile Strike
Developed from	GAT-X105 Strike
Developed into	GAT-X105 Perfect Strike Gundam MBF-02+AQM/E+X01 Aile Strike Rouge
Variants	LG-GAT-X105 Gale Strike
First Seen	January 25, 71 C.E.
Manufacturer	Morgenroete
Operator	Earth Alliance Atlantic Federation Orb Union Three Ships Alliance
Known Pilots	Kira Yamato Mu La Flaga
General Characteristics
Head Height	17.72 meters
Max Weight	85.1 metric tons
Power-plant	Ultracompat Energy Battery
Accommodation	Pilot only, standard cockpit in torso
Armor	Phase Shift Armor
Armaments 2 x "Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-barrel CIWS 2 x "Armor Schneider" Combat Knife 2 x Beam Saber
Special Equipments and Features Hardpoints for Striker Packs AQM/E-X01 Aile Striker
Optional Equipments 57mm High-energy Beam Rifle Shield