RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78-5
The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" is a prototype space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" first appears in December, 0079 U.C.
The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — RX-80PR Pale Rider. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" has appeared in 19 Gundam releases across 1990–2021, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Legacy and Gundam Battle Royale and 14 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05", alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78-5
- Classification
- Prototype Space Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 80.50 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1480 kW 1,984.713 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- December, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Magnet Coating
- Booster Pack (Bst)
Production Timeline
The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" has appeared in 10 releases from 1990 to 2021.
- 1990 — Kunio Okawara Collection (debut)
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2011 — Gundam EXA
- 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
- 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)
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
Games featuring the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"
The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" is playable in 9 Gundam games.
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"
- What is the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"?
- The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" is a prototype space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" developed from?
- The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05": RX-80PR Pale Rider.
- Which factions operated the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"?
- The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"?
- The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" weighs 80.50 t, produces 1480 kW 1,984.713 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" appear in?
- The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" appears in 10 Gundam releases, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990): Kunio Okawara Collection, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Gundam Legacy, Gundam EXA, 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 4 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" in?
- The RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05" is playable in 9 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Battle Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05"?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78-5 Gundam Unit 5 "G05", alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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