RGC-80 GM Cannon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RGC-80
The RGC-80 GM Cannon is a mass production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo ). Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the RGC-80 GM Cannon first appears in October, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0094 U.C.
The RGC-80 GM Cannon was developed from RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon. It in turn led to 2 derived units — RGC-83 GM Cannon II and RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RGC-80 GM Cannon has appeared in 34 Gundam releases across 1983–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit and 29 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and White Dingo Team.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGC-80 GM Cannon, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RGC-80
- Classification
- Mass Production Artillery Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo )
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.40 m
- Weight
- 65.30 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 976 kW 1,308.837 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy
- First seen
- October, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0094 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RGC-80 GM Cannon has appeared in 26 releases from 1983 to 2021.
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam
- 1988 — Outer Gundam
- 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo
- 2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack
- 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga)
Games featuring the RGC-80 GM Cannon
The RGC-80 GM Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
RGC-80 GM Cannon Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the RGC-80 GM Cannon (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the RGC-80 GM Cannon
- What is the RGC-80 GM Cannon?
- The RGC-80 GM Cannon is a mass production artillery mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces ( Jaburo ). It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the RGC-80 GM Cannon developed from?
- The RGC-80 GM Cannon was developed from RGC-80 Prototype GM Cannon. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGC-80 GM Cannon evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RGC-80 GM Cannon?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGC-80 GM Cannon: RGC-83 GM Cannon II and RGC-80S GM Cannon Space Assault Type.
- Which factions operated the RGC-80 GM Cannon?
- The RGC-80 GM Cannon was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia and White Dingo Team.
- How big is the RGC-80 GM Cannon?
- The RGC-80 GM Cannon stands 18.40 m tall, weighs 65.30 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the RGC-80 GM Cannon appear in?
- The RGC-80 GM Cannon appears in 26 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit and Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam (plus 20 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RGC-80 GM Cannon in?
- The RGC-80 GM Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGC-80 GM Cannon?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RGC-80 GM Cannon, 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 RGC-80 GM Cannon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RGC-80 GM Cannon Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.