RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-86EW
RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon (1993)
- Developed from
- RGM-86R GM III
- Gunpla kits
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-86ew-gm-iii-early-warning-type

The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type is a reconnaissance 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-86EW GM III Early Warning Type (aka EWAC GM III) is a mobile suit that appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam: Advanced Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon video games.
The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type was developed from RGM-86R GM III. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon (1993).
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGM-86EW
- Classification
- Reconnaissance Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Ceramics Composite Gundarium Alloy
Production Timeline
The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type has appeared in 1 release in 1993.
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon (debut)
Development Lineage
Developed from
Frequently asked questions about the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type
- What is the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type?
- The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type is a reconnaissance 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. Production ended with few units built due to poor cost performance.
- What was the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type developed from?
- The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type was developed from RGM-86R GM III. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type?
- The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type?
- The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramics Composite Gundarium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type appear in?
- The RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon (1993): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon.
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