FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam and PF-78-1 Perfect Gundam. It in turn led to 6 derived units — 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. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam has appeared in 17 Gundam releases across 1983–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and 12 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Mass-Divers.
8 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- FA-78-1
- Classification
- Prototype Full Armor General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 19.50 m
- Weight
- 93.10 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1380 kW 1,850.61 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
Special Equipment & Features
- Core Block System
Production Timeline
The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam has appeared in 9 releases from 1983 to 2018.
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga)
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC Testament
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
Games featuring the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
The FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam is playable in 8 Gundam games.
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
Development Lineage
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FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam Model Kits
8 catalogued model kits for the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
- HG 1/144 FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
- MG 1/100 FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam (Blue Color Ver.)
- MG 1/100 FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
- 1/60 FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
- 1/100 FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
- 1/144 FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
- BB Senshi FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
- HGGTO FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
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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.
- 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 — 8 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.
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