The Bandai HGCE #232 GAT-04+AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Windam is a 1/144 scale model kit from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. This kit represents the Earth Alliance's primary mass-produced mobile suit equipped with the AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Striker, a Striker Pack that grants atmospheric flight capability and additional missile armaments. As an HG-grade snap-fit kit utilizing Bandai's Fine Build joint structure, it is well suited for beginner to intermediate builders and requires no painting or glue for assembly. The Jet Windam is the very first model kit iteration of the Windam unit and was originally released in May 2020.
Key Features
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Fine Build Joint Structure: Uses Bandai's streamlined Fine Build construction system for a simplified yet satisfying build with solid articulation and proportions.
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Articulated Jet Striker Pack: The AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Striker features movable wings, a tiltable backpack for standby mode, and detachable missile pods and rocket pods.
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Striker Pack System Compatibility: The Jet Striker can be swapped with other Striker Packs from compatible HGCE kits such as the Aile Striker from the HGCE Aile Strike Gundam.
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Comprehensive Armament: Includes M9409L beam rifle, A52 Offensive Shield Type E, two beam sabers, air-to-surface missiles, and unguided rocket pods.
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Wide Range of Articulation: Features double ball-and-socket neck joint, swinging shoulder joints, 140-degree elbow bend, rotating waist, see-saw hip joints, and movable skirt armor panels.
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Expansion Potential: Compatible with the HGCE Expansion Set for GAT-04 Windam and GAT-02L2 Dagger L to create Doppelhorn or Multi Striker configurations.
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Army Building: As the Earth Alliance's main mass-produced mobile suit, this kit is ideal for building fleet displays alongside other Cosmic Era grunt suits.
Included Equipment and Accessories
- GAT-04 Windam mobile suit
- AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Striker backpack
- M9409L Beam Rifle x1
- A52 Offensive Shield Type E x1
- Beam Saber x2
- Air-to-Surface Missiles x2
- Unguided Rocket Pods x2
- L-shaped adapter for shield mounting
- Foil sticker sheet
Specifications
| Brand |
Bandai Spirits |
| Series |
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny |
| Line |
High Grade Cosmic Era (HGCE) |
| Kit Number |
#232 |
| Scale |
1/144 |
| Model Number |
GAT-04+AQM/E-A4E1 |
| Mobile Suit Name |
Jet Windam |
| Pilot |
Various Earth Alliance pilots (Neo Roanoke in custom unit) |
| Bandai SKU |
BAS2509132 |
| UPC |
4573102592279 |
| Product Type |
Snap-fit Plastic Model Kit |
| Material |
PS, PE |
| Number of Runners |
7 |
| Total Parts |
133 |
| Country of Origin |
Japan |
| Release Date |
May 2020 |
Ships from California, USA
