RGM-79SP GM Sniper II — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-79SP
RGM-79SP GM Sniper II at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Outer Gundam (1988)
- Developed from
- RGM-79G GM Command, RGM-79S GM Spartan, RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
- Led to
- 5 units — MSA-003 Nemo, RGM-79K9 GM Sniper K9, RGM-79SQ GM Shooter and 2 more
- Gunpla kits
- 7 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-79sp-gm-sniper-ii
The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II is a mass 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-79SP GM Sniper II (ジム・スナイパーII, Jimu sunaipā II?) is a variant of the RGM-79G GM Command and first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket.
Within the story, the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II first appears in November, 0079 U.C.
The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II was developed from RGM-79G GM Command, RGM-79S GM Spartan and RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom. It in turn led to 5 derived units — MSA-003 Nemo, RGM-79K9 GM Sniper K9, RGM-79SQ GM Shooter, RX-77D-4 Guncannon II Mass Production Type and RX-80. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II has appeared in 41 Gundam releases across 1988–2022, debuting in Outer Gundam (1988). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and 36 more.
It was fielded by True Federal, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and Nemesis Instructor Corps and 4 more.
7 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGM-79SP
- Classification
- Mass Production Sniper Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.50 m
- Weight
- 61.00 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1390 kW 1,864.021 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite Luna Titanium Alloy
- First seen
- November, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Wearable Armor
Production Timeline
The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II has appeared in 21 releases from 1988 to 2020.
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam
- 1988 — Outer Gundam (debut)
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga)
- 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Alive
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!!
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Blazing Shadow
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2016 — Anaheim Laboratory Log
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2019 — Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
- 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes
Games featuring the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II
The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II is playable in 20 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
- 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
- 2022 — Gundam Evolution
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
RGM-79SP GM Sniper II Model Kits
7 catalogued model kits for the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
- MG 1/100 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (White Dingo Team Custom)
- MG 1/100 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II
- HGUC 1/144 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (White Dingo Team Custom)
- HGUC 1/144 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II
- HGUC 1/144 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (Lydo Wolf Custom)
- MG 1/100 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (Lydo Wolf Custom)
- MG 1/100 RGM-79SP GM Sniper II [Clear Color]
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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II
- What is the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II?
- The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II is a mass 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. The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II was one of the last GM series machines to be developed during the One Year War. However, because its production began near the end of the war and its high cost, only a small number of GM Sniper II were deployed in…
- What was the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II developed from?
- The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II was developed from RGM-79G GM Command, RGM-79S GM Spartan and RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II?
- 5 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II: MSA-003 Nemo, RGM-79K9 GM Sniper K9, RGM-79SQ GM Shooter, RX-77D-4 Guncannon II Mass Production Type and RX-80.
- Which factions operated the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II?
- The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II was operated by True Federal, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia, Nemesis Instructor Corps, Shadows, Sky Pirates, Titans and White Dingo Team.
- How big is the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II?
- The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 61.00 t, produces 1390 kW 1,864.021 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite Luna Titanium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II appear in?
- The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II appears in 21 Gundam releases, debuting in Outer Gundam (1988): Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet (plus 15 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II in?
- The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II is playable in 20 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, MS Saga: A New Dawn, Gundam Battle Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits (plus 12 more). It originally appeared in Outer Gundam (1988), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II?
- Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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