RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-79
The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon was developed from RX-77-02 Guncannon and RX-78-02 White Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon has appeared in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGM-79
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 19.00 m
- Weight
- 49.90 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Fusion Reactor
- First deployment
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning
Production Timeline
The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon has appeared in 2 releases in 2025.
- 2025 — Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (debut)
- 2025 — Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Development Lineage
Developed from
RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon:
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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon
- What is the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon?
- The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon developed from?
- The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon was developed from RX-77-02 Guncannon and RX-78-02 White Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon?
- The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon?
- The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon stands 19.00 m tall, weighs 49.90 t.
- Which Gundam series does the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon appear in?
- The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025): Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.