CAPG-78 Captain Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
CAPG-78

The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the SD Gundam series. It was manufactured by G-ARMS. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in SD Command Chronicles (1991).
It was fielded by G-ARMS.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- CAPG-78
- Classification
- Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- G-ARMS
- Universe
- SD Gundam
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.50 m
- Weight
- 67.00 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 4000 kW 5,364.088 hp
Special Equipment & Features
- GRXG — 099 Gun ArmorHigh Power Beam CannonTwin Gatling Gun2 x Triple Super Handle Cannon2 x Smoke Discarger
- High Power Beam Cannon
- Twin Gatling Gun
- 2 x Triple Super Handle Cannon
- 2 x Smoke Discarger
Production Timeline
The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam has appeared in 1 release in 1991.
- 1991 — SD Command Chronicles (debut)
Development Lineage
Developed from
CAPG-78 Captain Gundam Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam
- What is the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam?
- The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the SD Gundam series. It was manufactured by G-ARMS. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam developed from?
- The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam?
- The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam was operated by G-ARMS.
- How big is the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam?
- The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 67.00 t, produces 4000 kW 5,364.088 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam appear in?
- The CAPG-78 Captain Gundam appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in SD Command Chronicles (1991): SD Command Chronicles.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the CAPG-78 Captain Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse CAPG-78 Captain Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.