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[Gundam] What makes mobile suits such an effective all-purpose platform?

They're more effective on land than tanks and more effective in space and atmosphere than fighters. Why are giant bipedal robots more effective for all forms of combat than purpose built platforms?
gpt
The Minovsky Particles generated by their power generators which mess with electromagnetic waves. This in turn messes with things like radar and other tracking technologies, which is why there isn't a wide spread use of long range missiles and other technologies.

Purpose built platforms like tanks and planes are still effective though. During operation Odessa the Earth Federation Forces were almost completely comprised of conventional forces, and they were able to win a resounding victory against the Zeon forces that were using many mobile suits.