RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RX-79[G]
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The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type is a limited production general-purpose ground 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-79[G] Gundam Ground Type first appears in July, 0079 U.C.
The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type was developed from RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam. It in turn led to 10 derived units — RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, Rody Gundam, RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1, RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2, RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3 and RX-79[G]F Slyfrail and 4 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type has appeared in 37 Gundam releases across 1996–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles and 32 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Ground Force08th Mobile Suit Team, 08th Mobile Suit Team and Gunpla Mafia(GM Head).
7 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-79[G]
- Classification
- Limited Production General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.20 m
- Weight
- 73.00 t
- Power source
- Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1350 kW 1,810.38 hp
- Armor
- Luna Titanium
- First seen
- July, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- MAX Mode
- Head Equipment
- Desert Equipment
- Container Rack
- Parachute Pack
Production Timeline
The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type has appeared in 20 releases from 1996 to 2026.
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (debut)
- 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α
- 2009 — 30th Gundam Perfect Mission
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Battle in Three Dimensions
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga)
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type is playable in 17 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 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
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
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RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type Model Kits
7 catalogued model kits for the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
- SD Gundam Cross Silhouette RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
- HGUC RX-79［G］ Gundam Ground Type (2018)
- HGUC 1/144 RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type The Ground War Set
- HGUC RX-79［G］ Gundam Ground Type (2007)
- MG 1/100 RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
- 1/144 RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
- RG RX-79［G］ Gundam Ground Type
See all RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type kits, prices and community builds
Frequently asked questions about the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
- What is the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type?
- The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type is a limited production general-purpose ground 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-79[G] Gundam Ground Type developed from?
- The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type was developed from RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type?
- 10 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type: RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, Rody Gundam, RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1, RX-79BD-2 Blue Destiny Unit 2, RX-79BD-3 Blue Destiny Unit 3, RX-79[G]F Slyfrail, RX-79[G]GUCT Gundam Ground Urban Combat Type and RX-79[G]RR Gundam RR (RE-RAGE) (plus 2 more).
- Which factions operated the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type?
- The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type was operated by Earth Federation Ground Force08th Mobile Suit Team, 08th Mobile Suit Team and Gunpla Mafia(GM Head).
- How big is the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type?
- The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type stands 18.20 m tall, weighs 73.00 t, produces 1350 kW 1,810.38 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type appear in?
- The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type appears in 20 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (plus 14 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type in?
- The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type is playable in 17 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War and SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (plus 9 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type?
- Yes — 7 model kits are catalogued for the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (9). Reference: Gundam Wiki.