F90F Gundam F90 F-Type

Model number: F90F
Code name: Gundam F90 F-Type
Unit type: close combat mobile suit
Manufacturer: Strategic Naval Research Institute
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Rollout: September UC 0111
Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 14.8 meters
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: Gundarium alloy ceramic composite
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: total output unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; 11 x hardpoint, used for mounting external weapons, armor, and equipment, 1 located on each leg, 1 located on each hip armor plate, 1 located on each front skirt armor plate, 1 located on each forearm, 1 located on each shoulder, 1 located on backpack; weapon mount, used to carry beam rifle or mega beam bazooka, located on rear skirt armor plate; flexible mount latch, mounted on waist; A.R. (Amuro Ray) AI system
Fixed armaments: 2 x vulcan gun, mounted in head; 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks in backpack, hand-carried in use; 2 x grenade launcher, mounted on arms; 2 x missile container, mounted on legs; 2 x close combat equipment, generates needle-like beams, mounted on forearms, hand-operated in use
Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, powered by replaceable e-pac, can be stored on weapon mount

One of many F90 Gundam F90 optional armament variations developed by the Earth Federation Forces’ SNRI during the UC 0110s and 0120s, the F90F Gundam F90 F-Type (Fight) was designed for melee combat. The F-Type incorporated additional thrust deflection paddles that improved mobility and allowed for rapid turnaround. Its main armament was a pair of arm-mounted close combat equipment that were handheld in use. The close combat equipment could generate needle-like beams capable of piercing enemy armor. A flexible mount latch on the waist allowed the F-Type to wield its beam saber even when the close combat equipment was in use. Its other armaments included vulcan guns, grenade launchers and missile containers.

First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam F90FF (Fastest Formula)
Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara

Beam rifle

Rear view