RB-79K Ball Type K — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RB-79K
The RB-79K Ball Type K is a limited production space mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the RB-79K Ball Type K first appears in 0079 U.C.
The RB-79K Ball Type K was developed from SP-W03 Space Pod. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RB-79K Ball Type K has appeared in 12 Gundam releases across 1996–2010, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 and 7 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RB-79K Ball Type K, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- RB-79K
- Classification
- Limited Production Space Mobile Pod
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 12.80 m
- Weight
- 25.00 t
- Power source
- Fuel Cell
- Power output
- 400 kW 536.409 hp
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Winch
Production Timeline
The RB-79K Ball Type K has appeared in 6 releases from 1996 to 2007.
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (debut)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α
Games featuring the RB-79K Ball Type K
The RB-79K Ball Type K is playable in 6 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
RB-79K Ball Type K Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RB-79K Ball Type K (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
- MG 1/100 RB-79K Ball (The 08th MS Team Ver.)
- HGUC 1/144 RB-79K Ball (The 08th MS Team Ver.) & RB-79 Ball (Shark Mouth Ver.)
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Frequently asked questions about the RB-79K Ball Type K
- What is the RB-79K Ball Type K?
- The RB-79K Ball Type K is a limited production space mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the RB-79K Ball Type K developed from?
- The RB-79K Ball Type K was developed from SP-W03 Space Pod. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RB-79K Ball Type K evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the RB-79K Ball Type K?
- The RB-79K Ball Type K was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RB-79K Ball Type K?
- The RB-79K Ball Type K stands 12.80 m tall, weighs 25.00 t, produces 400 kW 536.409 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the RB-79K Ball Type K appear in?
- The RB-79K Ball Type K appears in 6 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α.
- Which Gundam games is the RB-79K Ball Type K in?
- The RB-79K Ball Type K is playable in 6 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 and Gundam Assault Survive. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RB-79K Ball Type K?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RB-79K Ball Type K, 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 RB-79K Ball Type K above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RB-79K Ball Type K Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.