What is the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam?

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam is a prototype sniper mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. U.C.0080, shortly after the end of the One Year War, the Earth Federation Forces began investigating the seized Principality of Zeon's mobile suits and verifying mobile suit combat tactics.

What was the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam developed from?

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam was developed from FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam and RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam evolution tree.

Which factions operated the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam?

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces.

How big is the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam?

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam stands 18.00 m tall, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam appear in?

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009): MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga and MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga.

Which Gundam games is the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam in?

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009), not in a game.

RX-78SP Gunner Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RX-78SP Gunner Gundam at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009)
Developed from: FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam, RX-78-2 Gundam
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78sp-gunner-gundam

RX-78SP Gunner Gundam Prototype Sniper Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RX-78SP Gunner Gundam

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam is a prototype sniper mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-78-SP Gunner Gundam is a variant of the RX-78-2 Gundam that first appeared in MSV-R.

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam was developed from FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam and RX-78-2 Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam has appeared in 5 Gundam releases across 2009–2018, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

Specifications

Model number: RX-78SP
Classification: Prototype Sniper Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.00 m
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Luna Titanium

Special Equipment & Features

Sensor Pod

Production Timeline

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam has appeared in 3 releases from 2009 to 2012.

2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 — MS Variation (debut)
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes

Games featuring the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam

The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam is playable in 2 Gundam games.

2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Frequently asked questions about the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam

What is the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam?: The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam is a prototype sniper mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. U.C.0080, shortly after the end of the One Year War, the Earth Federation Forces began investigating the seized Principality of Zeon's mobile suits and verifying mobile suit combat tactics.
What was the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam developed from?: The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam was developed from FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam and RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam?: The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam?: The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam stands 18.00 m tall, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam appear in?: The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009): MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga and MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga.
Which Gundam games is the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam in?: The RX-78SP Gunner Gundam is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009), not in a game.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.