RX-78AL Atlas Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78AL
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.
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.
4 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
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- First seen
- August, 0080 Universal Century (Thunderbolt)
Special Equipment & Features
- 2 x Sub Leg
- 2 x Sub — Arm
Production Timeline
The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam has appeared in 5 releases from 2012 to 2026.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (debut)
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
- 2019 — Gundam Build Diver Rize
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam
The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam is playable in 5 Gundam games.
RX-78AL Atlas Gundam Model Kits
4 catalogued model kits for the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
- HG 1/144 RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Bandit Flower Ver.)
- HG 1/144 RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) Theater Limited Clear Version
- HG 1/144 RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)
- HGGT RX-78AL Atlas Gundam
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam
- What is the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam?
- 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. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- Which factions operated the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam?
- The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam appear in?
- The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012): Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower, Gundam Build Diver Rize and A boy with Gundam.
- Which Gundam games is the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam in?
- The RX-78AL Atlas Gundam is playable in 5 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON, Gundam Versus, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) (2012), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam?
- Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78AL Atlas Gundam, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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