What is the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is a prototype mid-range bombardment 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. Having learned from the Battle of A Baoa Qu, during which Federation mobile suits were forced to launch an assault without artillery support from warships, the Federation Forces recognized the necessity of a mobile suit with firepower rival…

What was the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) developed from?

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) was developed from FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam and RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) evolution tree.

Which factions operated the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) was operated by Earth Federation Forces.

How big is the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) appear in?

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009): MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden and Mobile Suit Gundam Bandiera.

Which Gundam games is the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) in?

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (2006) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?

Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B), listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (2006)
Developed from: FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam, RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam
Gunpla kits: 1 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/fa-78-1b-full-armor-gundam-type-b

FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) Prototype Mid-Range Bombardment Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is a prototype mid-range bombardment 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-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) was an Earth Federation Forces mobile suit introduced in the design series MSV-R.

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) was developed from FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam and RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) has appeared in 5 Gundam releases across 2006–2020, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (2006). Later appearances include MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Bandiera.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B).

Specifications

Model number: FA-78-1B
Classification: Prototype Mid-Range Bombardment Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Luna Titanium

Special Equipment & Features

Long Distance Optical Observation System

Production Timeline

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) has appeared in 3 releases from 2009 to 2020.

2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 — MS Variation
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Bandiera — TV Anime

Games featuring the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)

The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is playable in 2 Gundam games, and was created for one of them.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (created for this game)
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B):

c.o.v.e.r-kit 1/144 FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam TYPE B — 1/144 · ¥14,300

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Frequently asked questions about the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)

What is the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?: The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is a prototype mid-range bombardment 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. Having learned from the Battle of A Baoa Qu, during which Federation mobile suits were forced to launch an assault without artillery support from warships, the Federation Forces recognized the necessity of a mobile suit with firepower rival…
What was the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) developed from?: The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) was developed from FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam and RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) evolution tree.
Which factions operated the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?: The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?: The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) appear in?: The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009): MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden and Mobile Suit Gundam Bandiera.
Which Gundam games is the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) in?: The FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (2006) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B)?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B), listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse FA-78-1B Full Armor Gundam (Type B) Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.