What is the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a prototype full armor heavy assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Late in the war, the Full Armor Gundam is assigned to Io Fleming, a pilot in the Moore Brotherhood force that is fighting Zeon in the ruins of Side 4, known as the Thunderbolt Sector.

What mobile suits were developed from the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?

3 units were developed from or built as variants of the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.): Full Armor Gundam Head, Perfect Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) and Full Armor Gundam ~Barrage the Hedgehog~ (Main timeline).

Which factions operated the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) was operated by Moore Brotherhood.

Which Gundam series does the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) appear in?

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky.

Which Gundam games is the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) in?

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is playable in 6 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Gundam Versus, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost and SD Gundam Battle Alliance. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012), not in a game.

FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012)
Led to: 3 units — Full Armor Gundam Head, Perfect Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.), Full Armor Gundam ~Barrage the Hedgehog~ (Main timeline)
Gunpla kits: 13 catalogued

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

FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) Prototype Full Armor Heavy Assault Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a prototype full armor heavy assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

"Universal Century (Thunderbolt)" is not in the list (After Colony, Anno Domini, Advanced Generation, After War, Build Fighters, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, Future Century, Gunpla Builders, Mars Century, ...) of allowed values for the "Era" property. "This is a heavily armored highly maneuverable Mobile Suit and unfortunately, this is exactly what the Living Dead Division is least equipped to handle" -Murroughs The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mobile suit that appears in the manga Mobile Suit…

Within the story, the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) first appears in 0079 Universal Century (Thunderbolt).

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) in turn led to 3 derived units — Full Armor Gundam Head, Perfect Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) and Full Armor Gundam ~Barrage the Hedgehog~ (Main timeline). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 2012–2022, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky and Gundam Versus and 4 more.

It was fielded by Moore Brotherhood.

13 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.), alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: FA-78
Classification: Prototype Full Armor Heavy Assault Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
First seen: 0079 Universal Century (Thunderbolt)
Last seen: 0079 Universal Century (Thunderbolt)

Special Equipment & Features

2 x Sub — Arm
2 x Rocket Booster
Core Block System

Production Timeline

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) has appeared in 3 releases from 2012 to 2016.

2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga (debut)
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt — ONA · 8 episodes
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky — TV Anime

Games featuring the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)

The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is playable in 6 Gundam games.

2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
2017 — Gundam Versus
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Full Armor Gundam Head
Perfect Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)
Full Armor Gundam ~Barrage the Hedgehog~ (Main timeline)

Operators: Moore Brotherhood

FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) Model Kits

13 catalogued model kits for the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) (plus 2 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

HG 1/144 Full Armor Gundam VS Psycho Zaku Set (Gundam Thunderbolt 10th Anniversary Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2022 · ¥6,600
HGGT The Gundam Base Limited Full Armor Gundam VS Psycho Zaku Set (GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT 10th Anniversary Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2022 · ¥6,000
MG 1/100 Full Armor Gundam Ver.Ka (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) Half Mechanical Clear — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2017 · ¥7,700
MG 1/100 Full Armor Gundam [Gundam Thunderbolt] LAST SESSION Ver. — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2017 · ¥7,480
MG 1/100 Full Armor Gundam Ver.Ka (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2016 · ¥7,700
HG 1/144 Full Armor Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) Ver. GFT Limited Metallic Color — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2016 · ¥3,000
HGGT FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT Ver.) Theatrical Limited Clear Ver. — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2016 · ¥3,000
HGGT FA-78 Full Armor Gundam Ver.GFT Limited Metallic Color — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2016 · ¥3,000

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Frequently asked questions about the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)

What is the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a prototype full armor heavy assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Late in the war, the Full Armor Gundam is assigned to Io Fleming, a pilot in the Moore Brotherhood force that is fighting Zeon in the ruins of Side 4, known as the Thunderbolt Sector.
What mobile suits were developed from the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.): Full Armor Gundam Head, Perfect Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) and Full Armor Gundam ~Barrage the Hedgehog~ (Main timeline).
Which factions operated the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) was operated by Moore Brotherhood.
Which Gundam series does the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) appear in?: The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky.
Which Gundam games is the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) in?: The FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) is playable in 6 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Gundam Versus, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost and SD Gundam Battle Alliance. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: Yes — 13 model kits are catalogued for the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.), alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Ver.) Gunpla kits & merchandise (15). Reference: Gundam Wiki.