RGM-79F Desert GM — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-79F

The RGM-79F Desert GM is a mass production general-purpose desert 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.
Within the story, the RGM-79F Desert GM first appears in 0079 U.C.
The RGM-79F Desert GM was developed from RGM-79F GM Land Combat Type. It in turn led to 2 derived units — RGM-79FD Armored GM and RGM-79FP GM Striker. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGM-79F Desert GM has appeared in 8 Gundam releases across 1990–2021, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990). Later appearances include Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories and 3 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
No Gunpla kit of the RGM-79F Desert GM has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGM-79F
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Desert Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 59.50 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1250 kW 1,676.278 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RGM-79F Desert GM has appeared in 4 releases from 1990 to 2014.
- 1990 — Kunio Okawara Collection (debut)
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
Games featuring the RGM-79F Desert GM
The RGM-79F Desert GM is playable in 4 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
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Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79F Desert GM
- What is the RGM-79F Desert GM?
- The RGM-79F Desert GM is a mass production general-purpose desert 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.
- What was the RGM-79F Desert GM developed from?
- The RGM-79F Desert GM was developed from RGM-79F GM Land Combat Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79F Desert GM evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79F Desert GM?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79F Desert GM: RGM-79FD Armored GM and RGM-79FP GM Striker.
- Which factions operated the RGM-79F Desert GM?
- The RGM-79F Desert GM was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RGM-79F Desert GM?
- The RGM-79F Desert GM weighs 59.50 t, produces 1250 kW 1,676.278 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the RGM-79F Desert GM appear in?
- The RGM-79F Desert GM appears in 4 Gundam releases, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990): Kunio Okawara Collection, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link.
- Which Gundam games is the RGM-79F Desert GM in?
- The RGM-79F Desert GM is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy. It originally appeared in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79F Desert GM?
- No Gunpla kit of the RGM-79F Desert GM has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79F Desert GM above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RGM-79F Desert GM Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.