RGM-79［G］ GM Ground Type

History
The RGM-79(G) Ground Type was rushed through development during UC0079 based on early data from Project V. This unit was intended as a test unit and to gather combat data. The RGM-79(G) used 80% of the same parts its more powerful cousin the RX-79(G) Gundam. It also shared the durable lunar titanium alloy armor and its ability to use beam rifles.

This unit was cheaper to produce than the Gundam Ground type, but only 42 of these units were produced. At least twelve units were assigned to the Kojima Battalion stationed in Southeast Asia, with the rest participating in the various Federation counter offensives in Eastern Europe, Africa, North American and Australia. However, the powerful GM Ground Type was soon abandoned in favor of the standard-model RGM-79 GM, which was even cheaper to build and could serve as a "multi-role" unit.