What was the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type developed from?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was developed from RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type: RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RGM-79[G]RR GM RR (Reds), RGM-79［G］ST GM Ground Type (Stealth) and RGM-79[G] GM Sniper.

Which factions operated the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was operated by Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith and Slave Wraith.

How big is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type weighs 66.00 t, produces 1150 kW 1,542.175 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appear in?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appears in 21 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 – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α (plus 15 more).

Which Gundam games is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type in?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is playable in 11 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 3 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGM-79[G]

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is a limited production general-purpose ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type first appears in August, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0083 U.C.

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was developed from RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. It in turn led to 4 derived units — RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RGM-79[G]RR GM RR (Reds), RGM-79［G］ST GM Ground Type (Stealth) and RGM-79[G] GM Sniper. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type has appeared in 32 Gundam releases across 1996–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) and 27 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith and Slave Wraith.

3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: RGM-79[G]
Classification: Limited Production General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Weight: 66.00 t
Power source: Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1150 kW 1,542.175 hp
Armor: Luna Titanium
First seen: August, 0079 U.C.
Last seen: 0083 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

Container Rack

Production Timeline

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type has appeared in 21 releases from 1996 to 2023.

1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (debut)
1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report
2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga)
2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga)

Games featuring the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is playable in 11 Gundam games.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
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

Developed from

RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith, Slave Wraith

RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type Model Kits

3 catalogued model kits for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2017 · ¥1,500
MG 1/100 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2001 · ¥3,000
HG08 RGM-79［G］ GM Ground Type — HG grade · 1/144 · released 1996 · ¥800

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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type

What is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is a limited production general-purpose ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type developed from?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was developed from RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type: RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RGM-79[G]RR GM RR (Reds), RGM-79［G］ST GM Ground Type (Stealth) and RGM-79[G] GM Sniper.
Which factions operated the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was operated by Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith and Slave Wraith.
How big is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type weighs 66.00 t, produces 1150 kW 1,542.175 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appear in?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appears in 21 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 – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α (plus 15 more).
Which Gundam games is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type in?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is playable in 11 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 3 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.