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{{Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2 |
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+ | |top={{message|warning|This article is in need of Armaments descriptions.}}, {{Looking for|the mobile suit featured in [[MS-X]]|FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam featured in [[Mobile Suit Discovery]]|FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam/Origin}} |
|image=FA782_HeavyGundam2_-_Front.png;Front |
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Fa-78-2-back.jpg;Rear |
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|first=0079 |
|first=0079 |
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|era=Universal Century |
|era=Universal Century |
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| + | |mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara |
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| − | |series=MS-X, |
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| + | |series=MS-X, Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden |
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|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces |
|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces |
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|operator=Earth Federation Forces |
|operator=Earth Federation Forces |
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|emptyweight=52.2 |
|emptyweight=52.2 |
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|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor |
|powerplant=Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor |
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| − | |propulsion=Rocket |
+ | |propulsion=Rocket Thrusters |
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in standard cockpit in torso |
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in standard cockpit in torso |
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|armaments=Beam Cannon |
|armaments=Beam Cannon |
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Beam Saber |
Beam Saber |
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| − | |OptionalEquip=Frame Launcher |
+ | |OptionalEquip=Frame Launcher~Gatling Gun, 4-tube Missile Launcher |
| + | |optionalHandheldArmaments=BAUVA*XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle |
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| − | -Gatling gun |
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| − | -4-tube Missile Launcher |
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==Technology & Combat Characteristics== |
==Technology & Combat Characteristics== |
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Although the [[FA-78-1 Gundam Full Armor Type]], was deemed to be a design failure while it was still in the planning phases, the Earth Federation continued to design new upgrades to for the RX-78-2 Gundam under Full-Armor System and Weapon System (FSWS) program. The most successful concept to come out of the project was the design of the FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam. |
Although the [[FA-78-1 Gundam Full Armor Type]], was deemed to be a design failure while it was still in the planning phases, the Earth Federation continued to design new upgrades to for the RX-78-2 Gundam under Full-Armor System and Weapon System (FSWS) program. The most successful concept to come out of the project was the design of the FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam. |
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| − | Instead of adding supplemental external armor and weapons modules to a pre-existing mobile suit as the Gundam Full Armor Type did, the Heavy Gundam was an entirely new mobile suit built from the ground up. This reduced some of the weight issues the original design suffered, and allowed for the unit to have thicker and sturdier armor as well. The [[Core Block System]] is omitted in favor of additional armor plates. |
+ | Instead of adding supplemental external armor and weapons modules to a pre-existing mobile suit as the Gundam Full Armor Type did, the Heavy Gundam was an entirely new mobile suit built from the ground up. This reduced some of the weight issues the original design suffered, and allowed for the unit to have thicker and sturdier armor as well. The [[Core Block System]] is omitted in favor of additional armor plates. In addition, in order to compensate for the decreased mobility, the Heavy Gundam will be operated in conjunction with the [[Guncarry]]. |
| − | The Heavy Gundam is armed with a shoulder-mounted beam cannon connected directly to the generator. Also added in a beam saber over the opposite shoulder for use in close combat situations. The concept of rocket launchers in the shoulders and knees was removed all together, and the Heavy Gundam was instead given a |
+ | The Heavy Gundam is armed with a shoulder-mounted beam cannon connected directly to the generator. Also added in a beam saber over the opposite shoulder for use in close combat situations. The concept of rocket launchers in the shoulders and knees was removed all together, and the Heavy Gundam was instead given a composite firearms system that mounted over the right forearm called a "frame launcher". The Heavy Gundam's frame launcher incorporated both a large gatling gun and a four-tube missile launcher, making it a useful long-range weapon. |
==Armaments== |
==Armaments== |
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;*Frame Launcher |
;*Frame Launcher |
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| − | + | ;;:*4-tube Missile Launcher |
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| + | ;*BAUVA*XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| + | The Heavy Gundam was intended to be equipped with new thrusters developed by [[Hervic Company|Hervic]] to compensate for its low mobility. However, while the development of the new thrusters suffered from a delay, [[Amuro Ray]], piloting the [[RX-78-2 Gundam]], was able to defeat many heavy mobile suits and mobile armors, drawing into question the necessity of the [[FSWS Plan]]. Ultimately, the plan was halted in late November, U.C. 0079.<ref>Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Collection File Space Edition</ref> |
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| − | Three prototype Heavy Gundam units would be built, as development of new Gundam upgrades was ended in November of Universal Century 0079. But the Heavy Gundam's design was still successful as it had overcome all of the weight and mobility problems that had plagued the Gundam Full Armor Type. The lone Heavy Gundam prototype would see action at least once, piloted by Colonel [[Den Berserk]] when the Earth Federation Forces captured the Zeon asteroid fortress of [[Pezun]]. Development of the Heavy Gundam units were resumed one year from the war's end, with all three machines being completed six months later. |
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| + | Eight months after the end of the [[One Year War]], the development of the Heavy Gundam restarted. Six months later, three (some say four) full-scale development units were completed and were given the official designation of FA-78-2. They were also known as "Heavy Gundam" due to their classification as heavy combat mobile suits. Though they demonstrated the expected performance, they were not officially adopted.<ref>Mobile Suit Variation-R - Federation Survey Service Handbook 2</ref> |
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| + | One of the three completed units was lost during an atmospheric reentry test, while the other two were assigned to experimental units as testbeds.<ref>MSV-R Action Graphic 2</ref> |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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*[[T1 Shuttle Gundam]] |
*[[T1 Shuttle Gundam]] |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
| − | <gallery hideaddbutton=true> |
+ | <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> |
| − | Fa-78-2-3.jpg|Heavy Gundam |
+ | Fa-78-2-3.jpg|FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam (Unit 3) |
Fa-78-2-heavylauncher.jpg|Frame Launcher |
Fa-78-2-heavylauncher.jpg|Frame Launcher |
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| + | rx-78-2_beamrifle.jpg|BAUVA*XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle |
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| + | FA-78-2_Heavy_Gundam_Fix_Figuration.png|FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam color art by Hajime Katoki |
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Fa-78-2-ms-girl.gif|Heavy Gundam [[MS Girl]] |
Fa-78-2-ms-girl.gif|Heavy Gundam [[MS Girl]] |
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| + | SD Gundam G Generation Genesis Heavy Gundam.jpg|As seen on [[SD Gundam G Generation Genesis]] for Nintendo Switch game |
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| + | FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam BO2.png|As seen in ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2'' |
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| + | GG_Heavy_Gundam.png|In ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed|Gihren's Greed]]'' |
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| + | GW Heavy Gundam & Guncarry.png|Heavy Gundam and Guncarry model from ''Gundam Weapons: New Generation'' |
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| + | GW Heavy Gundam & Guncarry 2.png |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Manga=== |
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| + | <gallery hideaddbutton=true> |
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| + | After-Jaburo_10.jpg|Heavy Gundam as seen on [[Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo|Gundam: After Jaburo]] (Shōgakukan; 2014) |
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| + | After-Jaburo_23.jpg|Heavy Gundam (After Jaburo) |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==Notes and Trivia== |
==Notes and Trivia== |
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| + | *For unknown reasons, the Heavy Gundam had standard Gundam eyes instead of the visor in ''[[SD Gundam G Generation|G Generation Genesis]]''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:35, 12 May 2020
Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam is a mobile suit featured in the MS-X series.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
Although the FA-78-1 Gundam Full Armor Type, was deemed to be a design failure while it was still in the planning phases, the Earth Federation continued to design new upgrades to for the RX-78-2 Gundam under Full-Armor System and Weapon System (FSWS) program. The most successful concept to come out of the project was the design of the FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam.
Instead of adding supplemental external armor and weapons modules to a pre-existing mobile suit as the Gundam Full Armor Type did, the Heavy Gundam was an entirely new mobile suit built from the ground up. This reduced some of the weight issues the original design suffered, and allowed for the unit to have thicker and sturdier armor as well. The Core Block System is omitted in favor of additional armor plates. In addition, in order to compensate for the decreased mobility, the Heavy Gundam will be operated in conjunction with the Guncarry.
The Heavy Gundam is armed with a shoulder-mounted beam cannon connected directly to the generator. Also added in a beam saber over the opposite shoulder for use in close combat situations. The concept of rocket launchers in the shoulders and knees was removed all together, and the Heavy Gundam was instead given a composite firearms system that mounted over the right forearm called a "frame launcher". The Heavy Gundam's frame launcher incorporated both a large gatling gun and a four-tube missile launcher, making it a useful long-range weapon.
Armaments
- Beam Cannon
- Beam Saber
- Frame Launcher
- Gatling Gun
- 4-tube Missile Launcher
- BAUVA*XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle
History
The Heavy Gundam was intended to be equipped with new thrusters developed by Hervic to compensate for its low mobility. However, while the development of the new thrusters suffered from a delay, Amuro Ray, piloting the RX-78-2 Gundam, was able to defeat many heavy mobile suits and mobile armors, drawing into question the necessity of the FSWS Plan. Ultimately, the plan was halted in late November, U.C. 0079.[1]
Eight months after the end of the One Year War, the development of the Heavy Gundam restarted. Six months later, three (some say four) full-scale development units were completed and were given the official designation of FA-78-2. They were also known as "Heavy Gundam" due to their classification as heavy combat mobile suits. Though they demonstrated the expected performance, they were not officially adopted.[2]
One of the three completed units was lost during an atmospheric reentry test, while the other two were assigned to experimental units as testbeds.[3]
Variants
Gallery
Manga
Action Figures
Notes and Trivia
- For unknown reasons, the Heavy Gundam had standard Gundam eyes instead of the visor in G Generation Genesis.
References
External links
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