What is the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom is a prototype high mobility 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. After the Gryps War ended in early U.C.0088, the Earth Federation Forces wanted to distance themselves from the Titans and their atrocities, and so decommissioned the mobile suits developed by the latter.

What was the RX-160S Byarlant Custom developed from?

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom was developed from RX-160 Byarlant. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-160S Byarlant Custom evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?

1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RX-160S Byarlant Custom: RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02.

Which factions operated the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Mass-Divers.

How big is the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom stands 20.60 m tall, weighs 60.30 t, produces 1840 kW 2,467.48 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Alloy.

Which Gundam games is the RX-160S Byarlant Custom in?

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?

Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the RX-160S Byarlant Custom, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

RX-160S Byarlant Custom — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RX-160S Byarlant Custom at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010)
Developed from: RX-160 Byarlant
Led to: 1 unit — RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02
Gunpla kits: 1 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-160s-byarlant-custom

RX-160S Byarlant Custom Prototype High Mobility Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RX-160S Byarlant Custom

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom is a prototype high mobility 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 RX-160S Byarlant Custom is a variant of the RX-160 Byarlant introduced in the Novel/OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. It is piloted by Robin Diez.

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom was developed from RX-160 Byarlant. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom has appeared in 11 Gundam releases across 2010–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn The Truth of E.F.F., Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud and GBFT and 6 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Mass-Divers.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the RX-160S Byarlant Custom, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: RX-160S
Classification: Prototype High Mobility Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 20.60 m
Weight: 60.30 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1840 kW 2,467.48 hp
Armor: Gundarium Alloy

Special Equipment & Features

2 x Propellant Tank/Thruster Units

Production Timeline

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom has appeared in 10 releases from 2010 to 2026.

2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem — Other · 1 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes (debut)
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn The Truth of E.F.F. — Manga
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud — Manga · 1 episodes
2014 — GBFT — Other · 25 episodes
2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try — TV Anime · 25 episodes
2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 — TV Anime · 22 episodes
2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

Games featuring the RX-160S Byarlant Custom

The RX-160S Byarlant Custom is playable in 1 Gundam game.

2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

RX-160 Byarlant

Develops into & variants

RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Mass-Divers

RX-160S Byarlant Custom Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the RX-160S Byarlant Custom (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 RX-160S Byarlant Custom — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2012 · ¥2,600

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Frequently asked questions about the RX-160S Byarlant Custom

What is the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?: The RX-160S Byarlant Custom is a prototype high mobility 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. After the Gryps War ended in early U.C.0088, the Earth Federation Forces wanted to distance themselves from the Titans and their atrocities, and so decommissioned the mobile suits developed by the latter.
What was the RX-160S Byarlant Custom developed from?: The RX-160S Byarlant Custom was developed from RX-160 Byarlant. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-160S Byarlant Custom evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?: 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RX-160S Byarlant Custom: RX-160S-2 Byarlant Custom 02.
Which factions operated the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?: The RX-160S Byarlant Custom was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Mass-Divers.
How big is the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?: The RX-160S Byarlant Custom stands 20.60 m tall, weighs 60.30 t, produces 1840 kW 2,467.48 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the RX-160S Byarlant Custom appear in?: The RX-160S Byarlant Custom appears in 10 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010): Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn The Truth of E.F.F., Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud, GBFT and Gundam Build Fighters Try (plus 4 more).
Which Gundam games is the RX-160S Byarlant Custom in?: The RX-160S Byarlant Custom is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-160S Byarlant Custom?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the RX-160S Byarlant Custom, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-160S Byarlant Custom above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-160S Byarlant Custom Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.