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. The RGM-79F Desert GM was mostly deployed in the Middle East and Northern Africa during the One Year War.

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.

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

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RGM-79F Desert GM at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Kunio Okawara Collection (1990)
Developed from: RGM-79F GM Land Combat Type
Led to: 2 units — RGM-79FD Armored GM, RGM-79FP GM Striker
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-79f-desert-gm

RGM-79F Desert GM Mass Production General-Purpose Desert Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — 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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RGM-79F Desert GM is a variant of the RGM-79F GM Land Combat Type and first appeared as a part of M-MSV.

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
Production type: Mass production
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 — Other (debut)
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes

Games featuring the RGM-79F Desert GM

The RGM-79F Desert GM is playable in 4 Gundam games.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy

Development Lineage

Developed from

RGM-79F GM Land Combat Type

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

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. The RGM-79F Desert GM was mostly deployed in the Middle East and Northern Africa during the One Year War.
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.