RX-77-2 Guncannon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-77-2
RX-77-2 Guncannon at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
- Developed from
- RX-75 Guntank, RX-77-1A Guncannon A
- Led to
- 5 units — RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon, RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type, RX-77[G] Guncannon Ground Type and 2 more
- Gunpla kits
- 10 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-77-2-guncannon
The RX-77-2 Guncannon is a limited production middle range support 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-77-2 Guncannon (RX-77-2 ガンキャノン, Gankyanon?) was a mobile suit used by the Earth Federation Forces introduced in the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam.
Within the story, the RX-77-2 Guncannon first appears in September 18, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0087 U.C.
The RX-77-2 Guncannon was developed from RX-75 Guntank and RX-77-1A Guncannon A. It in turn led to 5 derived units — RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon, RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type, RX-77[G] Guncannon Ground Type, RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam and RX-77-3 Guncannon Heavy Custom. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-77-2 Guncannon has appeared in 83 Gundam releases across 1979–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space and 78 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, 13th Autonomous Corps, Coalition of Volunteers and Red Giant 03rd MS Team.
10 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-77-2 Guncannon, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-77-2
- Classification
- Limited Production Middle Range Support Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Limited run
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 17.50 m
- Weight
- 70.00 t
- Power source
- Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor Takim NC-7 (Main) Takim NC-3 (Core Fighter) Takim NC-3M (both legs)
- Power output
- 1380 kW 1,850.61 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First deployment
- Gundam Rising
- First seen
- September 18, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0087 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Core Block System
Production Timeline
The RX-77-2 Guncannon has appeared in 53 releases from 1979 to 2026.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
- 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I
- 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
- 1982 — Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
- 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam
- 1988 — Outer Gundam
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation
- 1992 — Jupiter (Zeus) in Operation Titan U.C. 0083
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 1994 — Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
- 2000 — Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu
- 2001 — Gundam Evolve
- 2001 — Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy
- 2007 — Gundam Crisis
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - Kai Shiden´s Memory
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
- 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Gundam Stand at Jaburo
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2014 — Gundam Reconguista in G
- 2014 — Gundam Reconguista in G (manga)
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2019 — Reconguista in G the Movie I Go! Core Fighter
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga)
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
- 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The battle tales of Flanagan Boone
- 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team
- 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga)
- 2025 — Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the RX-77-2 Guncannon
The RX-77-2 Guncannon is playable in 30 Gundam games.
- 1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
- 1996 — Gundam 0079: The War for Earth
- 1996 — Gundam Tactics Mobility Fleet 0079
- 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
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
- 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
Developed from
RX-77-2 Guncannon Model Kits
10 catalogued model kits for the RX-77-2 Guncannon (plus 4 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:
- HGUC 1/144 RX-77-2 Guncannon (21st Century Real Type Color)
- HGUC 1/144 RX-77-2 Guncannon (Revive Ver.)
- HGUC RX-77-2 "Guncannon" (Gunpla DVD Catalog Ver.)
- MG 1/100 RX-77-2 Guncannon
- BB Senshi RX-77-2 Guncannon (1989)
- BB Senshi RX-77-2 Guncannon (2001)
- SDGG RX-77-2 Guncannon (Full Equipment)
- HGUC RX-77-2 Guncannon (1999)
Frequently asked questions about the RX-77-2 Guncannon
- What is the RX-77-2 Guncannon?
- The RX-77-2 Guncannon is a limited production middle range support 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. Six early-type RX-77-2 Guncannons were manufactured, of which three were sent to Side 7 for final testing in August, U.C. 0079.
- What was the RX-77-2 Guncannon developed from?
- The RX-77-2 Guncannon was developed from RX-75 Guntank and RX-77-1A Guncannon A. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-77-2 Guncannon evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-77-2 Guncannon?
- 5 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-77-2 Guncannon: RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon, RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type, RX-77[G] Guncannon Ground Type, RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam and RX-77-3 Guncannon Heavy Custom.
- Which factions operated the RX-77-2 Guncannon?
- The RX-77-2 Guncannon was operated by Earth Federation Forces, 13th Autonomous Corps, Coalition of Volunteers and Red Giant 03rd MS Team.
- How big is the RX-77-2 Guncannon?
- The RX-77-2 Guncannon stands 17.50 m tall, weighs 70.00 t, produces 1380 kW 1,850.61 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-77-2 Guncannon appear in?
- The RX-77-2 Guncannon appears in 53 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars (plus 47 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-77-2 Guncannon in?
- The RX-77-2 Guncannon is playable in 30 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth, Gundam Tactics Mobility Fleet 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam (plus 22 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-77-2 Guncannon?
- Yes — 10 model kits are catalogued for the RX-77-2 Guncannon, 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-77-2 Guncannon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-77-2 Guncannon Gunpla kits & merchandise (14). Reference: Gundam Wiki.