RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78E
RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (1989)
- Developed from
- RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR Test Type
- Led to
- 2 units — NRX-044 Asshimar, ORX-005 Gaplant
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78e-gundam-gt-four
The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR is a prototype transformable mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR was a variable mobile suit that appeared in the manga series Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation and whose principal mechanical designer was Rei Nakahara.
The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR was developed from RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR Test Type. It in turn led to 2 derived units — NRX-044 Asshimar and ORX-005 Gaplant. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (1989).
It was fielded by Earth Federation Air Force.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78E
- Classification
- Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Gundam
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 98.50 t
- Power output
- 1990 kW 2,668.634 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- Propulsion
- Rocket thrusters: 83200 kg total
- First deployment
- Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation
Production Timeline
The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR has appeared in 1 release in 1989.
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (debut)
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR
- What is the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR?
- The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR is a prototype transformable mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Although the GT-Four was considered a breakthrough in transformable MS development, the design was plagued from various problems (design complexity, structural weakness etc.), and soon after development was officially ended.
- What was the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR developed from?
- The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR was developed from RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR Test Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR: NRX-044 Asshimar and ORX-005 Gaplant.
- Which factions operated the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR?
- The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR was operated by Earth Federation Air Force.
- How big is the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR?
- The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR weighs 98.50 t, produces 1990 kW 2,668.634 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR appear in?
- The RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (1989): Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78E Gundam GT-FOUR above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.