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The MBAW-93 tanks were first used when the [[JSDF]] confronted the larval [[Battra]] in [[Nagoya]]. Much to the JSDF's chagrin, the beams relentlessly fired by the tanks failed to even scratch the larva's hide, and beams from the monster's eyes and horn made light work of the powerful machines. Several MBAW-93 tanks along with [[MBT-MB92]]s and new Maser-mounted aircraft called [[ASTOL-MB93]]s were later deployed to halt [[Godzilla]]'s approach to Yokohama when he emerged from [[Mount Fuji]]. However, Godzilla easily destroyed the machines with his atomic breath, and continued on his way.
The MBAW-93 tanks were first used when the [[JSDF]] confronted the larval [[Battra]] in [[Nagoya]]. Much to the JSDF's chagrin, the beams relentlessly fired by the tanks failed to even scratch the larva's hide, and beams from the monster's eyes and horn made light work of the powerful machines. Several MBAW-93 tanks along with [[MBT-MB92]]s and new Maser-mounted aircraft called [[ASTOL-MB93]]s were later deployed to halt [[Godzilla]]'s approach to Yokohama when he emerged from [[Mount Fuji]]. However, Godzilla easily destroyed the machines with his atomic breath, and continued on his way.
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
In [[1994]], MBAW-93s were deployed by [[G-Force]] alongside a fleet of [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon]]s and [[MBT-MB92]] tanks to engage [[Godzilla]], fresh from temporarily defeating [[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] and en-route to [[Kyoto]] to track down [[Godzilla Junior|BabyGodzilla]]. Godzilla had little trouble with the machines, kicking the tanks aside and obliterating the F-16s with his atomic breath before continuing on his way.
In [[1994]], MBAW-93s were deployed by [[G-Force]] alongside a detachment of [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon]]s and [[MBT-MB92]] tanks to engage [[Godzilla]], fresh from temporarily defeating [[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] and en-route to [[Kyoto]] to track down [[Godzilla Junior|BabyGodzilla]]. Godzilla had little trouble with the machines, kicking the tanks aside and shooting down two of the F-16s with his atomic breath before continuing on his way.
 
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
In [[1996]], the MBAW-93s and [[MBT-MB92]]s were modified, their Maser cannons replaced with new ultra-low temperature (ULT) laser beams, also known as cryolasers. These modified Maser cannons as well as a new model dubbed the [[CLT-95]] were deployed alongside [[Type 90 Tank]]s armed with [[cadmium]] shells to engage the juvenile [[Destoroyah]]s in the outskirts of [[Tokyo]]. [[Kensaku Ijuin]] believed that these freezer weapons could cause the [[Micro-Oxygen]] in the creatures' bodies to be liquefied and kill them. The various vehicles seemed effective at first, until the creatures merged into a huge aggregate form. The giant Destoroyah then made short work of the military's forces before transforming into a flying form and flying away.
In [[1996]], the MBAW-93s and [[MBT-MB92]]s were modified, their Maser cannons replaced with new ultra-low temperature (ULT) laser beams, also known as cryolasers. These modified Maser cannons as well as a new model dubbed the [[CLT-95]] were deployed alongside [[Type 90 Tank]]s armed with [[cadmium]] shells to engage the juvenile [[Destoroyah]]s in the outskirts of [[Tokyo]]. [[Kensaku Ijuin]] believed that these freezer weapons could cause the [[Micro-Oxygen]] in the creatures' bodies to be liquefied and kill them. The various vehicles seemed effective at first, until the creatures merged into a huge aggregate form. The giant Destoroyah then made short work of the military's forces before transforming into a flying form and flying away.

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MBAW-93
An MBAW-93 in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Height 7.4 meters[1]
Length 13.5 meters[1][2]
Weight 112.5 metric tons[1][3]
Width 6.2 meters[1][2]
Targets Godzilla, Battra, Destoroyah
Piloted by Multiple
First appearance Latest appearance
Godzilla vs. Mothra Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

The MBAW-93 (93式自走高射メーサー砲,   93-Shiki Jisō Kōsha Mēsā-hō, lit. Type-93 Self-Propelled Antiaircraft Maser Gun) is a Maser-based tank which first appeared in the 1992 Godzilla film, Godzilla vs. Mothra.

History

Heisei series

Godzilla vs. Mothra

The MBAW-93 tanks were first used when the JSDF confronted the larval Battra in Nagoya. Much to the JSDF's chagrin, the beams relentlessly fired by the tanks failed to even scratch the larva's hide, and beams from the monster's eyes and horn made light work of the powerful machines. Several MBAW-93 tanks along with MBT-MB92s and new Maser-mounted aircraft called ASTOL-MB93s were later deployed to halt Godzilla's approach to Yokohama when he emerged from Mount Fuji. However, Godzilla easily destroyed the machines with his atomic breath, and continued on his way.

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

In 1994, MBAW-93s were deployed by G-Force alongside a detachment of F-16 Fighting Falcons and MBT-MB92 tanks to engage Godzilla, fresh from temporarily defeating Mechagodzilla and en-route to Kyoto to track down BabyGodzilla. Godzilla had little trouble with the machines, kicking the tanks aside and shooting down two of the F-16s with his atomic breath before continuing on his way.

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

In 1996, the MBAW-93s and MBT-MB92s were modified, their Maser cannons replaced with new ultra-low temperature (ULT) laser beams, also known as cryolasers. These modified Maser cannons as well as a new model dubbed the CLT-95 were deployed alongside Type 90 Tanks armed with cadmium shells to engage the juvenile Destoroyahs in the outskirts of Tokyo. Kensaku Ijuin believed that these freezer weapons could cause the Micro-Oxygen in the creatures' bodies to be liquefied and kill them. The various vehicles seemed effective at first, until the creatures merged into a huge aggregate form. The giant Destoroyah then made short work of the military's forces before transforming into a flying form and flying away.

The modified MBAW-93s, MBT-MB92s and CLT-95s were present again during Godzilla and Destoroyah's climactic confrontation near Haneda Airport. When Destoroyah was overwhelmed by Godzilla's temperature, the evil beast tried to fly away. The tanks and the Super X3 fired at Destoroyah with their cryolasers, causing his wings to freeze and sending him plummeting to the superheated ground below, where he exploded into a white mist. Godzilla then began to melt down, with the tanks opening fire on him with their entire payload of freezer weapons. The onslaught was successful in minimizing the damage from Godzilla's meltdown and preventing him from burning into the planet's core, but it could not stop catastrophic amounts of radiation from being released into Tokyo. Thankfully, the radiation was absorbed by the previously-dead Godzilla Junior maturing him into a new Godzilla.

Weapons

  • Able to move at 42 kilometers per hour.[2]
  • Capable of firing two beams at the same time from its side-mounted Maser cannons.
    • In Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, the MBAW-93s' normal Maser cannons were replaced with ultra-low temperature (ULT) lasers, or cryolasers, and missile pods were added to the sides of the turret.

Gallery

Concept art

Godzilla vs. Mothra

Screenshots

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

The Gransazers

Trivia

  • An MBAW-93 prop appears at the beginning of the first episode of The Gransazers as one of the weapons used by an ancient, advanced human society to defend itself against Warp Monarch.
  • The MBAW-93 was likely based on the Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.[4]

References

This is a list of references for MBAW-93. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Godzilla vs. G-Force Superweapon Manual. MediaWorks, Inc. 10 April, 1995. p. 59. ISBN 4073026984. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works. Village Books. 28 September 2012. p. 234. ISBN 4-864-91013-8. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. Godzilla vs. Mothra Super Complete Works. Shogakukan. 20 December 1992. p. 26. ISBN 978-4-09-101433-7. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. Gepard 35-mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun | Military-Today.com

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