The heavy blade can be detached and held in hand if needed.Ī handheld weapon that emits a blade-shaped beam for close combat. An improved MA-M3 heavy blade is mounted at the bottom for use as a bayonet. JDP2-MMX22 Experimental 27mm Armor Assault RifleĪn experimental rifle that utilizes new gunpowder and a smaller caliber bullet so as to increase ammunition capacity without any loss in power.Weapons wise, the GINN HMT is typically equipped with a JDP2-MMX22 experimental 27mm armor assault rifle, which mounts a MA-M3 heavy blade for close combat.
Although only a limited number of GINN HMT are produced by the time GuAIZ is deployed, the fact that it has the same operability as the GINN and shares many parts with it, making maintenance and repair work simple, caused it to be strongly supported by many soldiers and calls for it to be assigned to the front lines remain high. A good example of this is that the new backpack utilize an engine that is widely used by battleships.Īce pilots are prioritized during the assignment of the suit and they are very satisfied with its performance. The suit's developers placed a high priority on reliability and productivity, and as such only battle-proven technologies are used. Its turning speed is also improved by 180% and to handle the increased stress, its joints are strengthened by 30%. Due to the new backpack and the mounting of various vernier thrusters all over the body, the GINN HMT has improved maneuverability, acceleration and traveling range in space.
A variant of the ZGMF-1017 GINN, the GINN High Maneuver Type (HMT) is created to extend the lifespan of the GINN series and to fill the gap before deployment of the ZGMF-600 GuAIZ.