RX-78-02 White Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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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.
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. As part of Operation V's RX Project to be used as the EFF's trump card against Zeon, the Gundam and other RX-series MS underwent final testing at the EFF's secret base insideSide 7colony since August. On September 18, Zeon's MajorChar Aznableled aZakusquadron comprised ofDenimandSlenderto infiltrate Side 7. Char and Denim's Zakus destroyed almost…
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
- 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.