FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Frequently asked questions about the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam

What is the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam?

The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam is a prototype full armor general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise. The FSWS Plan, initiated in the late stage of the One Year War, was designed to enhance the RX-78 series' performance for Newtype pilots, with the ultimate goal of creating a set of optional weapon systems for every RX-78 unit, to serve as…

What was the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam developed from?

The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam and PF-78-1 Perfect Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam?

6 units were developed from or built as variants of the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam: FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B), FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam, FA-78NT-1 Full Armor Alex, RGM-86R-FA Full Armor GM III, RX-81 G-Line and FA-78[G] Full Armor Gundam Ground Type.

Which factions operated the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam?

The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Mass-Divers.

How big is the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam?

The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam stands 19.50 m tall, weighs 93.10 t, produces 1380 kW 1,850.61 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam appear in?

The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 and Mobile Suit Gundam UC Testament (plus 3 more).

Which Gundam games is the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam in?

The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam?

Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.