RX-78AL Atlas Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam is a prototype amphibious mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

"Universal Century (Thunderbolt)" is not in the list (After Colony, Anno Domini, Advanced Generation, After War, Build Fighters, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, Future Century, Gunpla Builders, Mars Century, ...) of allowed values for the "Era" property. The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam is a prototype mobile suit that appears in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and its animated adaptation. Known pilots included Io Fleming and Bianca Carlyle.

Within the story, the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam first appears in August, 0080 Universal Century (Thunderbolt).

The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam has appeared in 10 Gundam releases across 2012–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Gundam Versus and Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower and 5 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

5 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number

RX-78AL

Classification

Prototype Amphibious Mobile Suit

Production type

Prototype

Weapon class

Amphibious

Manufacturer

Earth Federation Forces

Universe

Universal Century

Canon status

canon

Power source

Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor

First seen

August, 0080 Universal Century (Thunderbolt)