These Zaku Recon Types, also known as E-Types, mounted specialized cameras and sensor systems. The Zaku II's original mono-eye was replaced with a higher powered, longer ranged mono-eye that actually jutted out from the head. On the shoulders and front pelvic skirt armor were other sensors and cameras. The E-Type also incorporated powerful thrusters in the chest for fast retreats. Along with the upgraded thrusters, it had more propellant storage capacity for long-range missions and a longer operational time. The Zaku Recon Type was usually unarmed, but held in its hands a small "camera gun" for recording its findings. Despite being a detection suit, it could be equipped with standard Zaku armaments such as the 120mm machine gun.