RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78-1
The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Operation V. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam first appears in July 7, 0079 U.C.
The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam was developed from RX-77-2 Guncannon. It in turn led to 4 derived units — FA-78[G] Full Armor Gundam Ground Type, RX-78(G)E Gundam EX, RX-78-2 Gundam and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam has appeared in 12 Gundam releases across 1983–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Gundam Battle Universe, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 and MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 and 7 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Coalition of Volunteers.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78-1
- Classification
- Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Operation V
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.00 m
- Weight
- 59.00 t
- Power output
- 1380 kW 1,850.61 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- July 7, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Core Block System
- Hardpoints
- Heatproof Field
Production Timeline
The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam has appeared in 7 releases from 1983 to 2018.
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
- 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091
- 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
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
Games featuring the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam
The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam is playable in 5 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
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RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam
- What is the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam?
- The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Operation V. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam developed from?
- The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam was developed from RX-77-2 Guncannon. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam?
- 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam: FA-78[G] Full Armor Gundam Ground Type, RX-78(G)E Gundam EX, RX-78-2 Gundam and RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type.
- Which factions operated the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam?
- The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Coalition of Volunteers.
- How big is the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam?
- The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam stands 18.00 m tall, weighs 59.00 t, produces 1380 kW 1,850.61 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam appear in?
- The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081, MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga and MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga (plus 1 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam in?
- The RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam is playable in 5 Gundam games: Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (8). Reference: Gundam Wiki.