RGM-79FD Armored GM — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-79FD
The RGM-79FD Armored GM is a mass production high mobility ground 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-79FD Armored GM first appears in December, 0079 U.C.
The RGM-79FD Armored GM was developed from RGM-79F Desert GM. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGM-79FD Armored GM has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 2001–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001). Later appearances include Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and 4 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGM-79FD
- Classification
- Mass Production High Mobility Ground Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.00 m
- 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
- December, 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RGM-79FD Armored GM has appeared in 3 releases from 2004 to 2017.
Games featuring the RGM-79FD Armored GM
The RGM-79FD Armored GM is playable in 6 Gundam games, and was created for one of them.
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (created for this game)
- 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
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
Development Lineage
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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79FD Armored GM
- What is the RGM-79FD Armored GM?
- The RGM-79FD Armored GM is a mass production high mobility ground 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-79FD Armored GM developed from?
- The RGM-79FD Armored GM was developed from RGM-79F Desert GM. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79FD Armored GM evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the RGM-79FD Armored GM?
- The RGM-79FD Armored GM was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.
- How big is the RGM-79FD Armored GM?
- The RGM-79FD Armored GM stands 18.00 m tall, weighs 59.50 t, produces 1250 kW 1,676.278 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the RGM-79FD Armored GM appear in?
- The RGM-79FD Armored GM appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Gundam Legacy (2004): Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack.
- Which Gundam games is the RGM-79FD Armored GM in?
- The RGM-79FD Armored GM is playable in 6 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79FD Armored GM above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.