| Model number: RMS-106 Code name: Hi-Zack Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Operator(s): Earth Federal Forces; Titans; Neo Zeon Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso Dimensions: overall height 20.6 meters; head height 18.0 meters Weight: empty 38.7 metric tons; max gross 59.6 metric tons; mass ratio 1.33 Construction: titanium alloy/ceramic composite on semi-monocoque frame Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1428 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 4 x 16200 kg; vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 10 Performance: maximum thruster acceleration: 1.09 G Equipment and design features: sensors, range 8900 meters Fixed armaments: 1 x beam saber, stored in recharge rack in waist armor Optional fixed armaments: 2 x 3-tube missile pod, mounted on hip armor Optional fixed armaments: 1 x shield, mounted on either forearm Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, power rated at 2.2 MW, powered by rechargable energy cap; 120 mm machinegun, drum-fed, 100 rounds per drum; heat hawk, battery powered, can be stored on waist armor storage rack |
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| One of the first new mass production model mobile suits developed by the Earth Federal Forces following the One Year War, the RMS-106 Hi-Zack was closely based on the old Zeon MS-06 Zaku II used during the war. However, it did incorporate many design features that were more up-to-date with the current technology of the mid-UC 0080s. Protected by lighter titanium alloy/ceramic composite armor, the Hi-Zack's solid weight was greatly reduced, allowing it to carry larger-capacity fuel tanks and more powerful thrusters to take advantage of the extra fuel, with the result of greater speed and mobility. The Hi-Zack was also the first mass produced unit to incorporate the new 360 degree panoramic monitor with linear seat style cockpit. The Hi-Zack proved to be a popular model among pilots, as it was easy to operate and easy to maintain. Its only major drawback, however, was the fact that its power generator wasn't good enough to allow the Hi-Zack to effectively use beam weapons (although some later models did carry beam rifles, possibly due to an upgrade of their power generators). Despite this, the Hi-Zack was one of the most heavily mass produced units found in the field during the Gryps War of UC 0087, and its design would serve as the basis for many future mobile suit models |