RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGC-80
RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
- Developed from
- RGM-79 GM, RX-77-2 Guncannon
- Led to
- 1 unit — RGC-80 GM Cannon
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgc-80-prototype-gm-cannon
The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon is a prototype artillery 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 RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon is a prototype artillery mobile suit introduced in the original design series Mobile Suit Variation. Its design was later updated for Mobile Suit Variations R.
Within the story, the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon first appears in 0079 U.C.
The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon was developed from RGM-79 GM and RX-77-2 Guncannon. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — RGC-80 GM Cannon. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon has appeared in 2 Gundam releases across 1983–2009, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGC-80
- Classification
- Prototype Artillery Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.00 m
- Power source
- Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon has appeared in 2 releases from 1983 to 2009.
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
- 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon
- What is the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon?
- The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon is a prototype artillery 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. The first Prototype GM Cannon rolled out in Jaburo in October of U.C. 0079. During tests, it was discovered that the mobile suit had issues with weight balance and stability when firing its cannons.
- What was the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon developed from?
- The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon was developed from RGM-79 GM and RX-77-2 Guncannon. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon: RGC-80 GM Cannon.
- Which factions operated the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon?
- The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon?
- The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon stands 18.00 m tall.
- Which Gundam series does the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon appear in?
- The RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation and MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.