RGM-86R GM III — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGM-86R
RGM-86R GM III at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986)
- Developed from
- RMS-179 GM II, RX-178 Gundam Mk-II
- Led to
- 12 units — MWS-19362GS Stark GM, RGM-79 King GM, RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type and 9 more
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-86r-gm-iii
The RGM-86R GM III is a mass production general-purpose 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-86R GM III is a mass-production general-purpose mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Its design was later updated for the novel and OVA Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
Within the story, the RGM-86R GM III first appears in 0088 U.C.
The RGM-86R GM III was developed from RMS-179 GM II and RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. It in turn led to 12 derived units — MWS-19362GS Stark GM, RGM-79 King GM, RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type, GM Wilderness, RGM-86RBM GM III Beam Master and RGM-86RN GM III Euryale and 6 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGM-86R GM III has appeared in 39 Gundam releases across 1986–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack and The Dog of War U.C. 0092 and 34 more.
It was fielded by Kamerade, Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia, Karaba and Londo Bell and 1 more.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-86R GM III, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGM-86R
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.60 m
- Weight
- 56.20 t
- Power output
- 1560 kW 2,091.994 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Ceramics Composite Gundarium Alloy
- First seen
- 0088 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- FXA — 05D G-Defenser
Production Timeline
The RGM-86R GM III has appeared in 34 releases from 1986 to 2024.
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (debut)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga)
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
- 1988 — The Dog of War U.C. 0092
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Bande Dessinee
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn The Truth of E.F.F.
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2012 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny Extra Compilation: Mace of Judgment
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
- 2014 — GBFT
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children (Manga)
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: Phoenix Hunting
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- 2017 — Advance of Zeta Mace of Judgement (manga)
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Moon Gundam
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
- 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
- 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom
Games featuring the RGM-86R GM III
The RGM-86R GM III is playable in 5 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
RGM-86R GM III Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RGM-86R GM III (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the RGM-86R GM III
- What is the RGM-86R GM III?
- The RGM-86R GM III is a mass production general-purpose 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-86R GM III was introduced during the First Neo Zeon War in U.C. 0088, and served as the mainstay mobile suit in the Earth Federation's military forces until U.C. 0090s.
- What was the RGM-86R GM III developed from?
- The RGM-86R GM III was developed from RMS-179 GM II and RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-86R GM III evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-86R GM III?
- 12 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-86R GM III: MWS-19362GS Stark GM, RGM-79 King GM, RGM-86EW GM III Early Warning Type, GM Wilderness, RGM-86RBM GM III Beam Master, RGM-86RN GM III Euryale, RGM-86R Nouvel GM III and RGM-87 BR-GM (plus 4 more).
- Which factions operated the RGM-86R GM III?
- The RGM-86R GM III was operated by Kamerade, Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia, Karaba, Londo Bell and Pirates.
- How big is the RGM-86R GM III?
- The RGM-86R GM III stands 18.60 m tall, weighs 56.20 t, produces 1560 kW 2,091.994 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramics Composite Gundarium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the RGM-86R GM III appear in?
- The RGM-86R GM III appears in 34 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986): Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, The Dog of War U.C. 0092 and Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis (plus 28 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RGM-86R GM III in?
- The RGM-86R GM III is playable in 5 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-86R GM III?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-86R GM III, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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