RX-78-02 White Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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RX-78-02 White Gundam at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025)
- Developed from
- RX-78-01 01 Gundam
- Led to
- 3 units — gMS-01 Gelgoog, gMS-α Red Gundam, RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon
- Gunpla kits
- 3 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78-02-white-gundam
The RX-78-02 White Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RX-78-02 White Gundam (RX-78-02 白いガンダム, Āru Ekkusu Nanajū Hachi no Zero Ni Shiroi Gandamu?), or simply the Gundam, is a mobile suit that appears in the movie Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
The RX-78-02 White Gundam was developed from RX-78-01 01 Gundam. It in turn led to 3 derived units — gMS-01 Gelgoog, gMS-α Red Gundam and RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78-02 White Gundam has appeared in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces(formerly) and Principality of Zeon.
3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78-02 White Gundam, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78-02
- Classification
- Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Gundam
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.00 m
- Weight
- 43.40 t
- First deployment
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning
Armaments
- Head Vulcan (other)
- Beam Saber (melee)
- Beam Rifle (ranged)
- Shield (shield)
Special Equipment & Features
- Core Block System
- Extender x 6
Production Timeline
The RX-78-02 White Gundam has appeared in 2 releases in 2025.
- 2025 — Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (debut)
- 2025 — Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
RX-78-02 White Gundam Model Kits
3 catalogued model kits for the RX-78-02 White Gundam (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-02 White Gundam
- What is the RX-78-02 White Gundam?
- The RX-78-02 White Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. To counter Zeon's advantage with mass-produced mobile suits, the EFF launchedOperation Von April 1, UC 0079 with an aim to create and mass-produce its own mobile suits.
- What was the RX-78-02 White Gundam developed from?
- The RX-78-02 White Gundam was developed from RX-78-01 01 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78-02 White Gundam evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-02 White Gundam?
- 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-02 White Gundam: gMS-01 Gelgoog, gMS-α Red Gundam and RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon.
- Which factions operated the RX-78-02 White Gundam?
- The RX-78-02 White Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces(formerly) and Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the RX-78-02 White Gundam?
- The RX-78-02 White Gundam stands 18.00 m tall, weighs 43.40 t.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78-02 White Gundam appear in?
- The RX-78-02 White Gundam appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025): Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-02 White Gundam?
- Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78-02 White Gundam, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78-02 White Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-78-02 White Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.