What is the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mass production middle range support mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Moore Brotherhood's flagship, the Beehive, was supplied with the Full Armor Gundam, Guncannons, Balls, GM Cannons, student volunteer pilots and ammunition for the final battle in Side 4.

What was the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) developed from?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) was developed from RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)?

1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.): RGC-83 GM Cannon II (Thunderbolt Ver.).

Which factions operated the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Moore Brotherhood.

Which Gundam series does the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) appear in?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (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.

RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGC-80

RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012)
Developed from: RGM-79 GM (Main timeline)
Led to: 1 unit — RGC-83 GM Cannon II (Thunderbolt Ver.)
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgc-80-gm-cannon-thunderbolt-ver

RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) Mass Production Middle Range Support Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mass production middle range support 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. The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mobile suit featured in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and its animated adaptation.

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) was developed from RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). It in turn led to 1 derived unit — RGC-83 GM Cannon II (Thunderbolt Ver.). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2012–2016, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Moore Brotherhood.

Specifications

Model number: RGC-80
Classification: Mass Production Middle Range Support Mobile Suit
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor

Special Equipment & Features

Sub — Arm
Core Block System

Production Timeline

The RGC-80 GM Cannon (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

Development Lineage

Developed from

RGM-79 GM (Main timeline)

Develops into & variants

RGC-83 GM Cannon II (Thunderbolt Ver.)

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood

Frequently asked questions about the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)

What is the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) is a mass production middle range support mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Moore Brotherhood's flagship, the Beehive, was supplied with the Full Armor Gundam, Guncannons, Balls, GM Cannons, student volunteer pilots and ammunition for the final battle in Side 4.
What was the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) developed from?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) was developed from RGM-79 GM (Main timeline). Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.): RGC-83 GM Cannon II (Thunderbolt Ver.).
Which factions operated the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.)?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Moore Brotherhood.
Which Gundam series does the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) appear in?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon (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.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGC-80 GM Cannon (Thunderbolt Ver.) above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.