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RGM-79[E] GM Early Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGM-79[E]

RGM-79[E] GM Early Type Limited Production General-Purpose Space Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
RGM-79[E] GM Early Type

The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type is a limited production general-purpose space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces (Luna II Arsenal). Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type first appears in September, 0079 U.C.

The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type in turn led to 2 derived units — RGM-79 GM and RGM-79C GM Type C. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type has appeared in 6 Gundam releases across 1996–2012, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α, Gundam Battle Universe and Mobile Suit Gundam: Hunter of Black Clothes and 1 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

Specifications

Model number
RGM-79[E]
Classification
Limited Production General-Purpose Space Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Earth Federation Forces (Luna II Arsenal)
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
1390 kW 1,864.021 hp
First seen
September, 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type has appeared in 5 releases from 1996 to 2012.

  1. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (debut)
  2. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute
  3. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α
  4. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Hunter of Black Clothes
  5. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Hunters in Black

Games featuring the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type

The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type is playable in 1 Gundam game.

  1. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type

What is the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type?
The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type is a limited production general-purpose space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces (Luna II Arsenal). It is considered canon within the franchise.
What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type?
2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type: RGM-79 GM and RGM-79C GM Type C.
Which factions operated the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type?
The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type?
The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type produces 1390 kW 1,864.021 hp.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type appear in?
The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hunter of Black Clothes and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Hunters in Black.
Which Gundam games is the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type in?
The RGM-79[E] GM Early Type is playable in 1 Gundam game: Gundam Battle Universe. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79[E] GM Early Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.