RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-78NT-1
RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989)
- Developed from
- G-IV, RX-78-2 Gundam
- Led to
- 6 units — FA-78NT-1 Full Armor Alex, MRX-002 Newtype Use Prototype Gundam, RGC-83 GM Cannon II and 3 more
- Gunpla kits
- 8 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1, nicknamed Alex, was a Newtype-use mobile suit created by the Earth Federation Forces. It was introduced in the OVA Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket.
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
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Gundam
- 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
Developed from
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 RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex"
- MG 1/100 RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1
- NG0080 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. Development of the Alex began in August, U.C. 0079 at the Augusta Base in North America, making it the fourth RX-78 series mobile suit to begin development during the One Year War.
- 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.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 Gunpla kits & merchandise (13). Reference: Gundam Wiki.