What is the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. When Denim and Gene were taking a look at a Guntank being used as a mock target, Ash encountered a new enemy in his Zaku. When the enemy fired its Vulcans, they decided to engage it.

What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?

2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam: RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color) and RX-78-02 Gundam.

Which factions operated the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces.

RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001)
Led to: 2 units — RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color), RX-78-02 Gundam
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78-01-prototype-gundam

RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam (RX-78-01 ガンダム試作機一号, Gandamu Shisaku-ki Ichi-gō?), is a prototype mobile suit featured in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin.

Within the story, the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam first appears in 0079 U.C.

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam in turn led to 2 derived units — RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color) and RX-78-02 Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001).

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

No Gunpla kit of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has been catalogued yet, but 8 figures and collectibles are listed.

Specifications

Model number: RX-78-01
Classification: Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
First deployment: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has appeared in 1 release in 2001.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes (debut)

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam

What is the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?: The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. When Denim and Gene were taking a look at a Guntank being used as a mock target, Ash encountered a new enemy in his Zaku. When the enemy fired its Vulcans, they decided to engage it.
What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?: 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam: RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color) and RX-78-02 Gundam.
Which factions operated the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?: The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
Which Gundam series does the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam appear in?: The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga).
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?: No Gunpla kit of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has been catalogued yet, but 8 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (8). Reference: Gundam Wiki.