RGC-83 GM Cannon II — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGC-83
RGC-83 GM Cannon II at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Led to
- 3 units — RGM-79 King GM, RX-81FC G-Line Full Custom, RGC-83 GM Cannon II ［Lucien Bendt use］
- Gunpla kits
- 1 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgc-83-gm-cannon-ii
The RGC-83 GM Cannon II is a mass production mid-range 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-83 GM Cannon II is a mobile suit introduced in the OVA Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory.
Within the story, the RGC-83 GM Cannon II was last seen in 0088 U.C.
The RGC-83 GM Cannon II was developed from RGC-80 GM Cannon, RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type and RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1. It in turn led to 3 derived units — RGM-79 King GM, RX-81FC G-Line Full Custom and RGC-83 GM Cannon II ［Lucien Bendt use］. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGC-83 GM Cannon II has appeared in 28 Gundam releases across 1985–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and 23 more.
It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Anti-Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia and 1 more.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the RGC-83 GM Cannon II, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGC-83
- Classification
- Mass Production Mid-Range Artillery Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 20.00 m
- Weight
- 66.90 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1420 kW 1,904.251 hp
- Armor
- Titanium-Ceramic Composite
- Last seen
- 0088 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RGC-83 GM Cannon II has appeared in 15 releases from 1985 to 2019.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2019 — Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
- 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
Games featuring the RGC-83 GM Cannon II
The RGC-83 GM Cannon II is playable in 13 Gundam games.
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
RGC-83 GM Cannon II Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the RGC-83 GM Cannon II (plus 5 figures and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the RGC-83 GM Cannon II
- What is the RGC-83 GM Cannon II?
- The RGC-83 GM Cannon II is a mass production mid-range 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 RGC-83 GM Cannon II was manufactured by the Federation's Jaburo factory. On October 14, U.C. 0083, following the theft of the RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A "Physalis" from Torrington Base, Vice Admiral John Cowen ordered Eyphar Sinapus, Capta…
- What was the RGC-83 GM Cannon II developed from?
- The RGC-83 GM Cannon II was developed from RGC-80 GM Cannon, RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type and RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-83 GM Cannon II evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-83 GM Cannon II?
- 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGC-83 GM Cannon II: RGM-79 King GM, RX-81FC G-Line Full Custom and RGC-83 GM Cannon II ［Lucien Bendt use］.
- Which factions operated the RGC-83 GM Cannon II?
- The RGC-83 GM Cannon II was operated by Mass-Divers, Anti-Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and Titans.
- How big is the RGC-83 GM Cannon II?
- The RGC-83 GM Cannon II stands 20.00 m tall, weighs 66.90 t, produces 1420 kW 1,904.251 hp, is armoured in Titanium-Ceramic Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the RGC-83 GM Cannon II appear in?
- The RGC-83 GM Cannon II appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and Gundam Legacy (plus 9 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RGC-83 GM Cannon II in?
- The RGC-83 GM Cannon II is playable in 13 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. (plus 5 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGC-83 GM Cannon II?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the RGC-83 GM Cannon II, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGC-83 GM Cannon II above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RGC-83 GM Cannon II Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.