What was the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type developed from?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was developed from RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type: RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RGM-79[G]RR GM RR (Reds), RGM-79［G］ST GM Ground Type (Stealth) and RGM-79[G] GM Sniper.

Which factions operated the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was operated by Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith and Slave Wraith.

How big is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type weighs 66.00 t, produces 1150 kW 1,542.175 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appear in?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appears in 21 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: Crossfire, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α (plus 15 more).

Which Gundam games is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type in?

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is playable in 11 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, 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, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 3 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?

Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RGM-79[G]

The RGM-79[G] GM 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 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type first appears in August, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0083 U.C.

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was developed from RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. It in turn led to 4 derived units — RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RGM-79[G]RR GM RR (Reds), RGM-79［G］ST GM Ground Type (Stealth) and RGM-79[G] GM Sniper. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type has appeared in 32 Gundam releases across 1996–2023, 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: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) and 27 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith and Slave Wraith.

6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: RGM-79[G]
Classification: Limited Production General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit
Production type: Limited run
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Weight: 66.00 t
Power source: Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1150 kW 1,542.175 hp
Armor: Luna Titanium
First seen: August, 0079 U.C.
Last seen: 0083 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

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Production Timeline

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type has appeared in 21 releases from 1996 to 2023.

1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes (debut)
1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 1 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front — OVA · 3 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem — Other · 1 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud — Manga · 1 episodes
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations — MS Variation
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga) — Manga
2017 — Gundam Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack — ONA · 1 episodes
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga) — Manga
2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team — Manga
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga) — Manga

Games featuring the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type

The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is playable in 11 Gundam games.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
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
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

RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith, Slave Wraith

RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type Model Kits

6 catalogued model kits for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2017 · ¥1,500
MG 1/100 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2001 · ¥3,000
MG RGM-79[G] GM — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2001 · ¥3,000
HG08 RGM-79[G] GM (Chrome Metallic Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 1999 · ¥2,000
HG08 RGM-79［G］ GM Ground Type — HG grade · 1/144 · released 1996 · ¥800
HG08 RGM-79[G] GM — HG grade · 1/144 · released 1996 · ¥800

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Frequently asked questions about the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type

What is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: The RGM-79[G] GM 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 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type developed from?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was developed from RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type: RGM-79BD-0 Blue Destiny Unit 0, RGM-79[G]RR GM RR (Reds), RGM-79［G］ST GM Ground Type (Stealth) and RGM-79[G] GM Sniper.
Which factions operated the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type was operated by Earth Federation Ground ForceSlave Wraith and Slave Wraith.
How big is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type weighs 66.00 t, produces 1150 kW 1,542.175 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appear in?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type appears in 21 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: Crossfire, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α (plus 15 more).
Which Gundam games is the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type in?: The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type is playable in 11 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, 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, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 3 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type?: Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.