RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-79SC
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.
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
- 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 (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!!
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
- 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Blazing Shadow
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
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
Develops into & variants
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.]
- HG 1/144 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Missile Launcher Equipment)
- HG 1/144 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
- MG 1/100 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom (Tenneth A. Jung Custom)
- MG 1/100 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
- 1/144 RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
- HGGTO RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
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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.
- 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.
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