What is the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is a limited production sniper 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. After the Battle of Solomon, modification of the RGM-79 into the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom took place at the newly captured Solomon and Luna II. 24 early production units were produced by Luna II as part of the third production run.

What was the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom developed from?

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom was developed from RGM-79 GM. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?

3 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom: RGM-79N GM Custom, RGM-79SP GM Sniper II and RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Shimoda Squad Type).

How big is the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 75.30 t, produces 1390 kW 1,864.021 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy.

Which Gundam games is the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom in?

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is playable in 7 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGM-79SC

RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
Developed from: RGM-79 GM
Led to: 3 units — RGM-79N GM Custom, RGM-79SP GM Sniper II, RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Shimoda Squad Type)
Gunpla kits: 7 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-79sc-gm-sniper-custom

RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom Limited Production Sniper Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is a limited production sniper 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-79SC GM Sniper Custom is a variant of the mass production RGM-79 GM and was first featured in the original design series Mobile Suit Variations (MSV).

Within the story, the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom first appears in November, 0079 U.C.

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom was developed from RGM-79 GM. It in turn led to 3 derived units — RGM-79N GM Custom, RGM-79SP GM Sniper II and RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Shimoda Squad Type). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom has appeared in 26 Gundam releases across 1983–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy and 21 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Mass-Divers, Gleam Black Guns, Gunpla Mafia and Phantom Sweep Corps and 1 more.

7 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: RGM-79SC
Classification: Limited Production Sniper Mobile Suit
Production type: Limited run
Weapon class: Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.50 m
Weight: 75.30 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1390 kW 1,864.021 hp
Armor: Titanium Alloy
First seen: November, 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom has appeared in 19 releases from 1983 to 2019.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation (debut)
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes
1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit — Other · 1 episodes
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!! — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers — MS Variation
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Blazing Shadow — Manga
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack — ONA · 1 episodes
2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula — TV Anime

Games featuring the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom

The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is playable in 7 Gundam games.

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

Development Lineage

Developed from

RGM-79 GM

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Mass-Divers, Gleam Black Guns, Gunpla Mafia, Phantom Sweep Corps, Shutendouji

RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom Model Kits

7 catalogued model kits for the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

MG 1/100 Gundam Base Limited RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom [Mobile Suit Z Gundam Ver.] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2026 · ¥5,280
HG 1/144 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Missile Launcher Equipment) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2019 · ¥2,530
HG 1/144 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2018 · ¥2,052
MG 1/100 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Tenneth A. Jung Custom) — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥4,320
MG 1/100 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2017 · ¥4,320
1/144 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom — 1/144 · released 1983 · ¥400
HGGTO RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom — HG grade

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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom

What is the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?: The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is a limited production sniper 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. After the Battle of Solomon, modification of the RGM-79 into the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom took place at the newly captured Solomon and Luna II. 24 early production units were produced by Luna II as part of the third production run.
What was the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom developed from?: The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom was developed from RGM-79 GM. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?: 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom: RGM-79N GM Custom, RGM-79SP GM Sniper II and RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Shimoda Squad Type).
Which factions operated the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?: The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Mass-Divers, Gleam Black Guns, Gunpla Mafia, Phantom Sweep Corps and Shutendouji.
How big is the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?: The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 75.30 t, produces 1390 kW 1,864.021 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom appear in?: The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom appears in 19 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit, Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy, Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!! and Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- (plus 13 more).
Which Gundam games is the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom in?: The RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom is playable in 7 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom?: Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom Gunpla kits & merchandise (11). Reference: Gundam Wiki.