Raider Gundam

The GAT-X370 Raider Gundam is a Transformable Mobile Suit, which was featured in the series; Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.

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Technology & Combat Abilities

The Raider is a transformable attack use mobile suit, designed mainly for aerial combat. Although the unit adopts the same X300 frame used by the GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam, it shares little resemblance to the former due to a considerably simplified transformation mechanism. Its armaments are made of a well-balanced set of beam weapons and shell-firing weapons, with some of them being only usable in flight mode. Lastly, Raider optionally uses a hammer-like handheld weapon.

Armaments

• "Ahura Mazda" short-range energy cannons

Mounted in the middle portion between the claws - these cannons have a short firing distance; but are only usable in MA mode

• Dual 52mm hyper velocity shield cannon

Mounted on the left forearm, this can be used in both MA and MS form. It can be fielded as a machine cannon, as well as firing aimed shots capable of dealing damage to enemy armor and weaponry (i.e.: destroying Duel Gundam's beam rifle).

• M2M3 76mm machine guns

Two machine guns are installed in the shoulders of the unit, usable only in MA mode. They can deal serious damage to any enemy armor.

• M417 80mm machine gun

A nose mounted machine gun used in MA mode.

• "Mjolnir" Spherical Breaker/ Hammer

For close combat, the Raider is equipped with the unique "Mjolnir" spherical breaker, an exceptionally dense handheld mace which is able to deal destruction against poorly armored units and can deal serious damage toPhase Shift armored units. The "Mjolnir" can also be spun rapidly on its long cable to form a makeshift shield effective at blocking both beam and projectile barrage. The hammer can however; be cut in half by a beam saber.

• "Zorn" 100mm energy cannon

An energy cannon mounted in the mouth region of the Raider, and is usable to both MA and MS mode. Its firepower can effectively destroy most poorly armored units and structures, and can deal serious damage against PS Armored units.

System Features

• Trans Phase Armor

Like the other two new Gundam-type mobile suits, the Raider is among the first units to use the new variation of Phase Shift armor known as "Trans-Phase". Unlike normal Phase Shift Armor which draws power constantly, Trans-Phase Shift Armor activates only when the mobile suit is hit, and only at the point of impact, reducing the armor's power consumption and increasing combat endurance.

• Subflight Lifter Capabilities

In MA mode, the Raider is capable of serving as a subflight lifter unit for other mobile suits, with GAT-X131 Calamity as the most frequent MS that is lifted by the Raider.

GAT-X370 Raider Gundam
Front Rear MA Mode
Unit Type Prototype Transformable Aerial Mobile Suit
Appearances
Anime	SEED
Profile
Model Number	GAT-X370
Developed from	GAT-333 Raider Full Spec
First Seen	June 16, 71 C.E.
Last Seen	September 27, 71 C.E.
Manufacturer	Earth Alliance Atlantic Federation
Operator	Earth Alliance Atlantic Federation
Known Pilots	Clotho Buer
General Characteristics
Overall Height	17.94 meters
Max Weight	84.9 metric tons
Power-plant	Ultracompact Energy Battery
Accommodation	Pilot only, in cockpit in torso
Armor	Trans Phase Armor
Armaments "Zorn" 100mm energy cannon Dual 52mm hyper velocity shield cannon 2 x "Ahura Mazda" short-range energy cannon M417 80mm machine gun 2 x M2M3 76mm machine gun
Special Equipments and Features Subflight Capabilities
Optional Equipments "Mjolnir" hammer