What is the RGM-79FD Armored GM?

The RGM-79FD Armored GM is a mass production high mobility ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Armored GM was not deployed until very late in the One Year War, as late as November, and was designed primarily for ground combat.

What was the RGM-79FD Armored GM developed from?

The RGM-79FD Armored GM was developed from RGM-79F Desert GM. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79FD Armored GM evolution tree.

Which factions operated the RGM-79FD Armored GM?

The RGM-79FD Armored GM was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.

How big is the RGM-79FD Armored GM?

The RGM-79FD Armored GM stands 18.00 m tall, weighs 59.50 t, produces 1250 kW 1,676.278 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.

Which Gundam series does the RGM-79FD Armored GM appear in?

The RGM-79FD Armored GM appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Gundam Legacy (2004): Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack.

Which Gundam games is the RGM-79FD Armored GM in?

The RGM-79FD Armored GM is playable in 6 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, 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 was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.

RGM-79FD Armored GM — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RGM-79FD Armored GM at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001)
Developed from: RGM-79F Desert GM
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rgm-79fd-armored-gm

RGM-79FD Armored GM Mass Production High Mobility Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RGM-79FD Armored GM

The RGM-79FD Armored GM is a mass production high mobility ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RGM-79FD Armored GM is a mobile suit introduced in the game Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front.

Within the story, the RGM-79FD Armored GM first appears in December, 0079 U.C.

The RGM-79FD Armored GM was developed from RGM-79F Desert GM. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGM-79FD Armored GM has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 2001–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001). Later appearances include Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and 4 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.

Specifications

Model number: RGM-79FD
Classification: Mass Production High Mobility Ground Mobile Suit
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.00 m
Weight: 59.50 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1250 kW 1,676.278 hp
Armor: Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite
First seen: December, 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RGM-79FD Armored GM has appeared in 3 releases from 2004 to 2017.

2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack — ONA · 1 episodes

Games featuring the RGM-79FD Armored GM

The RGM-79FD Armored GM is playable in 6 Gundam games, and was created for one of them.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (created for this game)
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
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

RGM-79F Desert GM

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Gunpla Mafia

Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79FD Armored GM

What is the RGM-79FD Armored GM?: The RGM-79FD Armored GM is a mass production high mobility ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Armored GM was not deployed until very late in the One Year War, as late as November, and was designed primarily for ground combat.
What was the RGM-79FD Armored GM developed from?: The RGM-79FD Armored GM was developed from RGM-79F Desert GM. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79FD Armored GM evolution tree.
Which factions operated the RGM-79FD Armored GM?: The RGM-79FD Armored GM was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Gunpla Mafia.
How big is the RGM-79FD Armored GM?: The RGM-79FD Armored GM stands 18.00 m tall, weighs 59.50 t, produces 1250 kW 1,676.278 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79FD Armored GM appear in?: The RGM-79FD Armored GM appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Gundam Legacy (2004): Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack.
Which Gundam games is the RGM-79FD Armored GM in?: The RGM-79FD Armored GM is playable in 6 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, 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 was created for Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001) rather than adapted from an anime or manga.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79FD Armored GM above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Reference: Gundam Wiki.