RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78NT-1
The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 is a prototype newtype-use general-purpose 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-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 first appears in December 19, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in December 25, 0079 U.C.
The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 was developed from G-IV and RX-78-2 Gundam. It in turn led to 6 derived units — FA-78NT-1 Full Armor Alex, MRX-002 Newtype Use Prototype Gundam, RGC-83 GM Cannon II, RGM-79N GM Custom, RX-78AN-01 Gundam AN-01 "Tristan" and RX-78NT-X NT-X. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 has appeared in 40 Gundam releases across 1989–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989). Later appearances include All That Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Novel) and Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV and 35 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and True Federal.
8 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78NT-1
- Classification
- Prototype Newtype-use General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.50 m
- Weight
- 72.50 t
- Power source
- Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1420 kW 1,904.251 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- December 19, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- December 25, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Panoramic Monitor
- Linear Floating Seat
- Learning Computer
- Magnet Coating
- Chobam Armor
Production Timeline
The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 has appeared in 20 releases from 1989 to 2026.
- 1989 — All That Gundam
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (debut)
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga)
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Novel)
- 1990 — Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2009 — 30th Gundam Perfect Mission
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 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
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2014 — GBFT
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2019 — Gundam Build Diver Rize
- 2019 — Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga)
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
- 2023 — Gundam Build Metaverse
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1
The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 is playable in 20 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 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 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
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RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 Model Kits
8 catalogued model kits for the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 (plus 5 figures and other collectibles):
- MG 1/100 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 Ver. 2.0 [Clear Color]
- MG 1/100 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 Ver. 2.0
- MG RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" (Ver. 2.0)
- SD Gundam BB Senshi 273 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1
- HGUC 1/144 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 (Alex)
- HGUC RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"
- MG 1/100 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1
- MG RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" (1999)
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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1
- What is the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1?
- The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 is a prototype newtype-use general-purpose 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-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 developed from?
- The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 was developed from G-IV and RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1?
- 6 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1: FA-78NT-1 Full Armor Alex, MRX-002 Newtype Use Prototype Gundam, RGC-83 GM Cannon II, RGM-79N GM Custom, RX-78AN-01 Gundam AN-01 "Tristan" and RX-78NT-X NT-X.
- Which factions operated the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1?
- The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 was operated by Earth Federation Forces and True Federal.
- How big is the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1?
- The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 72.50 t, produces 1420 kW 1,904.251 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 appear in?
- The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 appears in 20 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989): All That Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Novel), Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV and Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus (plus 14 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 in?
- The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 is playable in 20 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, 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 and Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next (plus 12 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1?
- Yes — 8 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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