The M9E Gernsback is a third-generation Arm Slave from the anime/manga series Full Metal Panic!. It is primarily used by Mithril and is named after Hugo Gernsback, a pioneering science fiction author. It is currently undergoing operational evaluation (OPEVAL) by the United States under the prototype designation of XM9 to replace the ageing M6 Bushnell.
The M9 is Mithril's current front line Arm Slave to replace the aging M6 series. The M9 Gernsback was developed with cooperation from the United States. It is highly maneuverable and is very versatile in deployment and weapon configuration. The M9 comes equipped with an advanced ECS system which allows the use of optical camouflage.
Specifications[]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Height: 8.4 Meters
- Weight: 9.5 Tonnes
- Power Source: Palladium Reactor, Ross & Humbleton APR 2500a
Performance
- Maximum Operation Time: 150 Hours
- Top Speed: 250 Kph
- Maximum Jump: 45 Meters
Armament
- 2× AM 11 12.7mm chain gun
- 2× XM 18 wire gun
Optional Armaments
- Ericon Controlaves GDC-B40mm Rifle
- Bofors ASG96-B 57mm smooth-bore gun
- Houghs VGM-A2(M)
- "Versile II" all-purpose missile
- Raytheon/General Electric K1 "Javelin" ultra high-speed missile
- Royal Ordnance M1108 anti-tank dagger
- GeoTron Electronics GRAW-2 Monomolecular cutter