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

RX-78SP

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-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
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.

  1. 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (debut)
  2. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
  3. 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga

Games featuring the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam

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

  1. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
  2. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RX-78SP Gunner Gundam — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

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.
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.