What is the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" is a prototype space mobile weapon from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. The development of GP03 was handled by a different team from the GP01 and the GP02. It rolled out of Anaheim Electronics' Von Braun factory on October 4, U.C. 0083, and began trial at the dock ship La Vie en Rose on October 28.

What was the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" developed from?

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" was developed from RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom" and RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen". Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?

4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium": GP03-2 Dendrobium II, Gun Drillhorn, Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter" and TRX-007 Delphinium.

Which factions operated the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" was operated by Earth Federation Forces.

How big is the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" stands 38.50 m tall, weighs 453.10 t, produces 38900 kW 52,165.756 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" appear in?

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Gundam Evolve, 30th Gundam Perfect Mission, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion and Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record (plus 1 more).

Which Gundam games is the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" in?

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" is playable in 9 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.

RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991)
Developed from: RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom", RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen"
Led to: 4 units — GP03-2 Dendrobium II, Gun Drillhorn, Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter" and 1 more
Gunpla kits: 3 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78gp03-gundam-dendrobium

RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" Prototype Space Mobile Weapon from Gundam Universal Century — RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" is a prototype space mobile weapon from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-78GP03 (RX-78GP03D) Gundam "Dendrobium" (aka Dendrobium, GP03) is the third unit of the Gundam Development Project, and the combination of the mobile suit unit - the RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen" - and the armed base "Orchis". It was introduced in the OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and also featured in Episode 4 of Gundam Evolve. It was initially piloted by Anaheim test pilot Defrah Kar, and later by Federation MS pilot Kou Uraki.

Within the story, the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" first appears in November 10, 0083 U.C.

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" was developed from RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom" and RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen". It in turn led to 4 derived units — GP03-2 Dendrobium II, Gun Drillhorn, Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter" and TRX-007 Delphinium. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" has appeared in 16 Gundam releases across 1991–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Gundam Evolve, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C. and 11 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium", alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: RX-78GP03
Classification: Prototype Space Mobile Weapon
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 38.50 m
Weight: 453.10 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 38900 kW 52,165.756 hp
Armor: Luna Titanium
First seen: November 10, 0083 U.C.
Last seen: November 10, 0083 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

I — Field Generator
? x Flare
2 x Weapons Container
Central Container[0083 — HoS]

Production Timeline

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" has appeared in 7 releases from 1991 to 2026.

1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory — TV Anime · 13 episodes (debut)
2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust — TV Anime
2001 — Gundam Evolve — TV Anime
2009 — 30th Gundam Perfect Mission — Other · 1 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record — Manga
2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

Games featuring the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"

The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" is playable in 9 Gundam games.

2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
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
2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" Model Kits

3 catalogued model kits for the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

HGUC RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2002 · ¥28,000
BB Senshi No.207 RX-78GP03D Gundam GP03D Dendrobium — SD grade · released 2000 · ¥1,000
HGM 1/550 RX-78GP03 Dendrobium — HG grade · 1/550 · ¥1,500

See all RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"

What is the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?: The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" is a prototype space mobile weapon from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. The development of GP03 was handled by a different team from the GP01 and the GP02. It rolled out of Anaheim Electronics' Von Braun factory on October 4, U.C. 0083, and began trial at the dock ship La Vie en Rose on October 28.
What was the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" developed from?: The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" was developed from RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom" and RX-78GP03S Gundam "Stamen". Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?: 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium": GP03-2 Dendrobium II, Gun Drillhorn, Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter" and TRX-007 Delphinium.
Which factions operated the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?: The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?: The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" stands 38.50 m tall, weighs 453.10 t, produces 38900 kW 52,165.756 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" appear in?: The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Gundam Evolve, 30th Gundam Perfect Mission, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion and Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record (plus 1 more).
Which Gundam games is the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" in?: The RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" is playable in 9 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium"?: Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium", alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-78GP03 Gundam "Dendrobium" Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.