What is the RGC-80 GM Cannon?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon is a mass production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo ). It is considered canon within the franchise. Initially only six RGC-80 GM Cannons were produced and fielded as part of the Earth Federation Forces's campaign to retake the North American continent.

What was the RGC-80 GM Cannon developed from?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon was developed from RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-80 GM Cannon evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-80 GM Cannon?

2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGC-80 GM Cannon: RGC-83 GM Cannon II and RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type.

Which factions operated the RGC-80 GM Cannon?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and White Dingo Team.

How big is the RGC-80 GM Cannon?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon stands 18.40 m tall, weighs 65.30 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy.

Which Gundam games is the RGC-80 GM Cannon in?

The RGC-80 GM Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGC-80 GM Cannon?

Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RGC-80 GM Cannon, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

RGC-80 GM Cannon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RGC-80 GM Cannon at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
Developed from: RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon
Led to: 2 units — RGC-83 GM Cannon II, RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type
Gunpla kits: 2 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgc-80-gm-cannon

RGC-80 GM Cannon Mass Production Artillery Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RGC-80 GM Cannon

The RGC-80 GM Cannon is a mass production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo ). Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RGC-80 GM Cannon is a mass-produced artillery mobile suit and a variant of the RGM-79 GM. It is featured in the original design series Mobile Suit Variation and in the TV anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.

Within the story, the RGC-80 GM Cannon first appears in October, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0094 U.C.

The RGC-80 GM Cannon was developed from RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon. It in turn led to 2 derived units — RGC-83 GM Cannon II and RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGC-80 GM Cannon has appeared in 34 Gundam releases across 1983–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit and 29 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and White Dingo Team.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGC-80 GM Cannon, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: RGC-80
Classification: Mass Production Artillery Mobile Suit
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo )
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.40 m
Weight: 65.30 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 976 kW 1,308.837 hp
Armor: Titanium Alloy
First seen: October, 0079 U.C.
Last seen: 0094 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RGC-80 GM Cannon has appeared in 26 releases from 1983 to 2021.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation (debut)
1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit — Other · 1 episodes
1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam — Other
1988 — Outer Gundam — TV Anime
1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes — Other · 2 episodes
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars — TV Anime
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 1 episodes
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus — TV Anime
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title — Other · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations — MS Variation
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky — TV Anime
2013 — Gundam Build Fighters — TV Anime · 25 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers — MS Variation
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack — ONA · 1 episodes
2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes — TV Anime
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga) — Manga

Games featuring the RGC-80 GM Cannon

The RGC-80 GM Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II

Development Lineage

Developed from

RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia, White Dingo Team

RGC-80 GM Cannon Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the RGC-80 GM Cannon (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

MG 1/100 RGC-80 GM Cannon — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2015 · ¥4,320
1/144 RGC-80 GM Cannon — 1/144 · released 1983 · ¥400

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Frequently asked questions about the RGC-80 GM Cannon

What is the RGC-80 GM Cannon?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon is a mass production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo ). It is considered canon within the franchise. Initially only six RGC-80 GM Cannons were produced and fielded as part of the Earth Federation Forces's campaign to retake the North American continent.
What was the RGC-80 GM Cannon developed from?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon was developed from RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-80 GM Cannon evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-80 GM Cannon?: 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGC-80 GM Cannon: RGC-83 GM Cannon II and RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type.
Which factions operated the RGC-80 GM Cannon?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and White Dingo Team.
How big is the RGC-80 GM Cannon?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon stands 18.40 m tall, weighs 65.30 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the RGC-80 GM Cannon appear in?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon appears in 26 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit and Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam (plus 20 more).
Which Gundam games is the RGC-80 GM Cannon in?: The RGC-80 GM Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGC-80 GM Cannon?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RGC-80 GM Cannon, 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 RGC-80 GM Cannon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RGC-80 GM Cannon Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.