RX-160 Byarlant — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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RX-160 Byarlant at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Developed from
- RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Icarus Unit
- Led to
- 4 units — RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02, RX-160G Byarlant Isolde, RX-160S Byarlant Custom and 1 more
- Gunpla kits
- 3 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-160-byarlant
The RX-160 Byarlant is a prototype high mobility mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans (Kilimanjaro base). Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RX-160 Byarlant is a prototype high-mobility mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. It is piloted by Jerid Messa.
Within the story, the RX-160 Byarlant first appears in November 3, 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0094 U.C.
The RX-160 Byarlant was developed from RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Icarus Unit. It in turn led to 4 derived units — RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02, RX-160G Byarlant Isolde, RX-160S Byarlant Custom and RX-160X Apparatus. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-160 Byarlant has appeared in 18 Gundam releases across 1985–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C. and 13 more.
It was fielded by Titans, Coalition of Volunteers and Titans Remnants.
3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-160 Byarlant, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-160
- Classification
- Prototype High Mobility Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- Titans (Kilimanjaro base)
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 23.10 m
- Weight
- 54.70 t
- Power output
- 1760 kW 2,360.199 hp
- Armor
- Gundarium Alloy
- First seen
- November 3, 0087 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0094 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RX-160 Byarlant has appeared in 10 releases from 1985 to 2019.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga)
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
- 2019 — Gundam Build Diver Rize
Games featuring the RX-160 Byarlant
The RX-160 Byarlant is playable in 8 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
RX-160 Byarlant Model Kits
3 catalogued model kits for the RX-160 Byarlant (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the RX-160 Byarlant
- What is the RX-160 Byarlant?
- The RX-160 Byarlant is a prototype high mobility mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Titans (Kilimanjaro base). It is considered canon within the franchise. The RX-160 Byarlant was an experimental mobile suit being developed by the Titans in the Mt. Kilimanjaro base during the Gryps Conflict in U.C. 0087.
- What was the RX-160 Byarlant developed from?
- The RX-160 Byarlant was developed from RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Icarus Unit. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-160 Byarlant evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-160 Byarlant?
- 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-160 Byarlant: RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02, RX-160G Byarlant Isolde, RX-160S Byarlant Custom and RX-160X Apparatus.
- Which factions operated the RX-160 Byarlant?
- The RX-160 Byarlant was operated by Titans, Coalition of Volunteers and Titans Remnants.
- How big is the RX-160 Byarlant?
- The RX-160 Byarlant stands 23.10 m tall, weighs 54.70 t, produces 1760 kW 2,360.199 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-160 Byarlant appear in?
- The RX-160 Byarlant appears in 10 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define and Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky (plus 4 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-160 Byarlant in?
- The RX-160 Byarlant is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-160 Byarlant?
- Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the RX-160 Byarlant, 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 RX-160 Byarlant above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-160 Byarlant Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.