RGM-79 GM General Purpose Massed Production Mobile Suit General Data and Attributes

Manufacturer: Earth Federation Dimensions: Head height 18 meters Weight: Max gross weight 58.8 metric tons Armor Materials: Titanium alloy Powerplant: 1250kW Minovsky ultracompact fusion reactor Propulsion: 2x 24000kg & 4x 1870kg thrusters   • 8x maneuvering thrusters   • Maximum ground running speed 102 km/h Attributes   • Theatres: Space / Earth   • Speed: Poor + Space / Average Earth   • Maneuverability: Good Space / Good - Earth   • Armor: Average -

Design Features   • Mass Produced Fixed Armaments   • S-Mines   • 2x 60mm Vulcan   • 1x Beam Saber

Optional Armaments

Primary Storage Racks (2)   using both reduces speed • 90mm Machinegun (EFSF) • 100mm Machinegun (EFGF) • Beam Spray Gun (10 rounds) • 305mm Bazooka Secondary Storage Racks (3) • 3x Grenade • Extra Ammo

Shield (1) • Tower Shield • Arm Shield

Technical and Historical Data The Federation was well behind the curve of mobile suit design when the One Year War began in January. However, after months of research at break-neck speeds, they began to catch up with fruitful results. Taking data gathered from the RX-78 Gundam and the pre-production RGM-79[E] and RGM-79[G] high-performance models, the simplified, standardized GM was created. Resembling a spartan Gundam, the GM is slowly overtaking the Type 61 and FFS-3 Saberfish as the Federation's general purpose cavalry. The GM's titanium skin is thinner and lighter than the steel of Zeon mobile suits, and while it is somewhat more vulnerable to typical ballistic weaponry, it allows the GM a much lighter weight and a quicker response time. It is also slightly more resistant to beam weapons fire as a result of its higher melting point. The GM's reactor does not have a high enough output to power a full-sized beam rifle, so it is equipped with a lower yield beam spray gun, as well as a stock of conventional ballistics. A compact 90mm machinegun forms its standard armament, which is rounded out by a large bazooka. A beam saber is provided for close-range combat. To compensate for the GM's weaker armor, it is also equipped with a large shield to give it greater protection against sustained fire. Image Gallery

90mm GM Machinegun 100mm GM Machinegun 305mm GM Bazooka Beam Spray Gun Beam Saber GM Cockpit

Tower Shield Arm Shield EF MS Grenade