While often used for jokes because of Trowa's using up all the ammunition before the battle is even over, Gundam Heavy Arms (ガンダムヘビーアームズ) does its job. It is made for long range combat and for battles that require doing as much damage as possible in a small time span. It does what is supposed to. Heavy Arms obliterates as many enemies as possible with as many bullets as possible. It more or less makes up for all the bullets and missiles the other Gundams lack.
Some think little of it since once the bullets and missiles are gone there is only a Gundanium knife left that works much like a Swiss Army Knife. While, yes, the fall back is rather weak when looking at the other Gundams, it makes sense in terms of Heavy Arms' size, weight and overall abilities. The machine was made to carry tons of bullets and the armor is the second hardest next to Sandrock. Based on comparison, it seems the stronger the armor is, the slower the Gundam becomes. With all of that in mind, a single blade like that would help on speed.
In observation, it isn't the flashiest Gundam when one thinks of speed and stealth, but it is practical when used right. If any one really looks at the Gundams made by the five scientists, it is obvious they were a separate components that each of the scientists contributed to make a whole. Heavy Arms is simply the brawn of the five Colony Gundams. Looking at what Heavy Arms is meant to be used for, it seems to fulfill its purpose.
GUNDAM HEAVY ARMS
A Gundam developed by Doctor S with an emphasis on attack. It is equipped with various weapons throughout its body. Despite being a single unit, it boasts overwhelming firepower capable of easily destroying enemy MS forces and military bases. Its only close-range weapon is an ultra-hard army knife equipped on its right arm.
[GW DATA]
Pilot: Trowa Barton
Model Number: XXXG-01H
Type: Mobile Suit
Height: 16.7m
Weight: 7.7t
Material: Gundanium Alloy
Armament: Vulcan x2, Machine Cannon x2, Beam Gatling x1, Homing Missile x6, Gatling x2, Micro Missile x24, Army Knife x1, Homing Missiles x6, Gatling x2, Micro Missiles x24, Army Knife x1
GUNDAM HEAVY ARMS KAI
A Gundam that can be described as a "walking arsenal" with various weapons built into its entire body. It is piloted by Trowa Barton.
[EW DATA]
Pilot: Trowa Barton
Model Number: XXXG-01H2
Type: Mobile Suit
Height: 16.7m
Weight: 8.2t
Material: Gundanium Alloy
Armament: Vulcan x2, Machine Cannon x2, Micro Missiles x54, Homing Missiles x36, Double Gatling Guns x2
★ Source: New Mobile Report Gundam W.
Heavy Arms (ガンダムヘビーアームズ)
Developer: Doktor S
Standard Features:
Self-destruct system
Vulcan guns x2 (head)
Machinecannon x2 (shoulders)
Shield/beam Gatling gun (left arm)
Homing missile x6 (shoulder armor)
Gatling x2 (chest)
Micromissile x24 (legs)
Army knife (right arm)
Ability Levels:
Fighting Ability: Level 110
Weapons Ability: Level 160
Speed Ability: Level 110
Power Ability: Level 140
Armored Ability: Level 140
Heavy Arms Kai (ガンダムヘビーアームズ改)
Modifier: Howard
Standard Features:
Self-destruct system
Vulcan guns x2 (head)
Machine cannon x2 (shoulders)
Shield/Twin beam Gatling gun (left arm)
Homing missile x6 (shoulder armor)
Gatling x2 (chest)
Micromissile x24 (legs)
Army knife (right arm)
Ability Levels:
Fighting Ability: Level 120
Weapons Ability: Level 170
Speed Ability: Level 120
Power Ability: Level 140
Armored Ability: Level 140
EW: Heavy Arms Kai (ガンダムヘビーアームズ改)
Developer: Doktor S
Modifier: Howard
Standard Features:
Self-destruct system
Vulcan guns x2 (head)
Machine cannon x2 (shoulders)
Twin beam Gatling gun x2 (hand-carried/backpack)
Homing missile x36 (leg compartments)
Gatling x4 (chest)
Micromissile x52 (shoulder armor/hip armor)
Ability Levels:
Fighting Ability: Level 120
Weapons Ability: Level 170
Speed Ability: Level 120
Power Ability: Level 140
Armored Ability: Level 140
★ Source: AboutGundamWing.com.
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