The Gundam Wiki
Register
The Gundam Wiki
No edit summary
No edit summary
(18 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 16: Line 16:
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|era=Universal Century
 
|mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara
 
|mechdesigner=Kunio Okawara
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team~2~12, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon DX, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud, Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon - Dual Stars of Carnage, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute
+
|series=Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team~2~12, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon DX, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud, Mobile Suit Gundam: Spirits of Zeon - Dual Stars of Carnage, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
|manufacturer=Earth Federation Forces
+
|manufacturer=Earth Federation
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces
 
|operator=Earth Federation Forces
|pilot=Matt Healy, Sally, Mike, Anish Lofman, Larry Radley, Travis Kirkland, Fred Reber, Marvin Herriot, Edward Lee, Doris Brand, Terry Sanders Jr.
+
|pilot=Matt Healy, Sally, Mike, Anish Lofman, Larry Radley, Yuu Kajima, Philip Hughes, Summona Fulis, Travis Kirkland, Fred Reber, Marvin Herriot, Edward Lee, Doris Brand, Terry Sanders Jr.
 
|headheight=18.0
 
|headheight=18.0
 
|emptyweight=53.8
 
|emptyweight=53.8
Line 29: Line 29:
 
|poweroutput=1150
 
|poweroutput=1150
 
|propRocketThrusters=49000
 
|propRocketThrusters=49000
|paccommodation=pilot only~in standard cockpit in torso
+
|paccommodation=Pilot only~in cockpit in torso
 
|armaments=2 x X.B.Sa-G-03 Beam Saber
 
|armaments=2 x X.B.Sa-G-03 Beam Saber
|OptionalEquip=NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm Machine Gun
+
|OptionalEquip=YHI YF-MG100 100mm Machine Gun
 
RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 Shield
 
RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 Shield
 
|optionalHandheldArmaments=HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
 
|optionalHandheldArmaments=HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
NFHI·GMCa-type.09/180mm Cannon
+
YHI FH-X180 180mm Cannon
P.B.R-0079/A12 S-000011 Beam Rifle
+
BLASH XBR-M-79E Beam Rifle
NFHI*EPHB-type.Doc-04/380mm Hyper Bazooka
+
YHI ERRL-TYPE.Doc-04/380mm Rocket Launcher
 
YHI 6ML-79MM Missile Launcher
 
YHI 6ML-79MM Missile Launcher
  +
YHI YF-RC180 Railcannon
 
Net Gun
 
Net Gun
 
FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield
 
FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield
Line 43: Line 44:
 
Parachute Pack
 
Parachute Pack
 
Weapon Container
 
Weapon Container
 
}}The '''RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type''' (陸戦型ジム) is a ground based predecessor to the [[RGM-79 GM]]. It first appeared in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team]]''.
}}
 
The '''RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type''' (陸戦型ジム) is a ground based predecessor to the [[RGM-79 GM]]. It first appeared in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team]]''.
 
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
The RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type was rushed through development during UC 0079 based on early data from Project V. It was intended as a test unit and to gather combat data alongside the space use [[RGM-79[E] GM Early Type]]. The GM Ground Type used 80% of the same parts as the [[RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type]] and therefore the two machines can swap certain parts when required. For example, the GM Ground Type can swap its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's to carry more weapons/equipment and be more adaptable. There is also the case of a GM Ground Type's head being used as a replacement for the missing head of [[Karen Joshua]]'s Gundam Ground Type. The GM Ground Type also shared the [[Luna Titanium Alloy]] armor, and the ability to use beam rifles and most of the Gundam Ground Type's weaponry. Unlike the Gundam Ground Type, the GM Ground Type lacks the chest-mounted vulcan gun and multi-launcher.
+
The RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type was rushed through development during UC 0079 based on early data from Project V. It was intended as a test unit and to gather combat data alongside the space use [[RGM-79[E] GM Early Type]]. The GM Ground Type used 80% of the same parts as the [[RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type]] and therefore the two machines can swap certain parts when required. For example, the GM Ground Type can swap its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's to carry more weapons/equipment and be more adaptable. There is also the case of a GM Ground Type's head being used as a replacement for the missing head of [[Karen Joshua]]'s Gundam Ground Type. The GM Ground Type also shared the [[Luna Titanium Alloy]] armor, and the ability to use beam rifles and most of the Gundam Ground Type's weaponry. Unlike the Gundam Ground Type, the GM Ground Type lacks the chest-mounted vulcan gun and multi-launcher.
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
 
;*X.B.Sa-G-03 Beam Saber
 
;*X.B.Sa-G-03 Beam Saber
:The GM Ground Type has two beam sabers, one stored in the side of each leg. The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and is can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating.
+
:The GM Ground Type has two beam sabers, one stored in the outer side of each leg. The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating.
   
;*NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm Machine Gun
+
;*YHI YF-MG100 100mm Machine Gun
:The standard armament for Federation mobile suit ground forces, the Type 37 is an open-bolt, gas-operated, magazine-fed, mobile suit handheld machine gun. It fires a 100x450 millimeter round at a rate of 500 rounds per minute and is loaded with a 20-round box magazine. Features include a folding stock and swivel forward hand grip. Every Gundam and GM Ground Type carry two spare 20-round magazines on their hip armor.
+
:The standard armament for Federation's mobile suit ground forces during the One Year War that was developed by Yashima Heavy Industries. It has an alternate model number: "NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm". Equipped with a box magazine and folding stock, it has excellent rate of fire and is easy to wield. It utilized a smoothbore type barrel that lacked rifling and has to be replaced after firing 3000 rounds. The weapon could utilize three different types of ammunitions: HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank), APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot), and HESH (High Explosive Squash Head), allowing combat units to select the appropriate type to meet operational needs. Every Gundam Ground Type and GM Ground Type carry two spare magazines on their side skirt armor.
   
 
;*HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
 
;*HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
  +
:The bullpup machine gun was a system weapon developed as a Space/Ground dual use projectile weapon. Though compact, it has sufficient anti-MS firepower while maintaining accuracy. Its muzzle velocity is increased due to the use of new gunpowder and this enables it to easily penetrate the armor of Zeon's mobile suit. A box-like sensor system incorporating a video camera and laser sensor is installed at the top, and when this system is used alongside the GM's targeting system, target acquisition capability is enhanced.
:The bullpup machine gun is an open-bolt, gas-operated, magazine-fed, mobile suit handheld sub-machine gun. It does not require energy to be used, however it is ineffective against heavy armor. When the magazine is empty, it can be discarded and replaced with a new one.
 
   
;*NFHI·GMCa-type.09/180mm Cannon
+
;*YHI FH-X180 180mm Cannon
  +
:A transportable cannon developed by Yashima Heavy Industries as a long range weapon for use in 1G environment. It has an alternate model number: "NFHI·GMCa-type.09/". Its design is thought to have referenced the Zimmad Corporation’s ZIM/M-T-K175C Magella Top Cannon. It uses a six-rounds box magazine that is inserted into the top. The most notable feature of this weapon is that it can be broken down into compact components for transport in containers carried by the mobile suit.
:The Type 09 artillery cannon fires a 180x800 millimeter HE round and is loaded with an eight (8) round box magazine. Maximum effective range 3.0 kilometers. The cannon can be broken down into five for storage in the backpack storage container: the forward barrel with muzzle brake group, the rear barrel group, the forward receiver group, the rear receiver group and the magazine. Features include a swivel-out forward hand grip and top carrying handle.
 
   
;*P.B.R-0079/A12 S-000011 Beam Rifle
+
;*BLASH XBR-M-79E Beam Rifle
  +
:The same beam rifle as used by the Gundam Ground Type, it is a redesign of the RX-78-2 Gundam's XBR-M-79-07G beam rifle. Instead of the 79-07G’s large movable sensor, this rifle is fitted with the BP-SS-001 composite box-type sensor system utilized on the BR-M-79C-3 Beam Spray Gun and licensed from BOWA Corporation, granting the weapon improved targeting precision.
:The ground-type beam rifle is powered by an internal energy capacitor with an average charge of 15 rounds. Bore diameter of 150 millimeters. Mega particle range is limited in Earth's atmosphere. Maximum effective range of 2.0 kilometers. 60 RPM. Features include a forward swivel hand grip and 180 degree swivel narrow sensor.
 
   
 
;*YHI 6ML-79MM Missile Launcher
 
;*YHI 6ML-79MM Missile Launcher
 
:A launcher system consisting of multiple missile containers fitted on a base unit. Two to four missiles can be stored within each container depending on the type of warhead selected to meet the needs of the operation.
 
:A launcher system consisting of multiple missile containers fitted on a base unit. Two to four missiles can be stored within each container depending on the type of warhead selected to meet the needs of the operation.
   
;*NFHI*EPHB-type.Doc-04/380mm Hyper Bazooka
+
;*YHI ERRL-TYPE.Doc-04/380mm Rocket Launcher
  +
:A portable large rocket launcher meant for MS, it is independently developed by Yashima Heavy Industries for use specifically in 1G environment. Also known as Hyper Bazooka (Ground Type), it has a very versatile design with features that include targeting sensors, etc. It uses a banana-shaped magazine and has a short barrel to facilitate its use in jungle/forested areas. This weapon can utilize a number of different munitions including warheads that deploy stabilizing fins after launch, and this shows that its design took many references from human-sized ground weaponry used in older eras.
:The ground-type hyper bazooka fires a 380x1900 millimeter HEDP rocket at ranges up to 2.5 kilometers. It is loaded with a 5-round box magazine with one round pre-loaded into the chamber. The bazooka can be broken down into five parts for storage in the backpack storage container: the forward barrel and muzzle group, the trigger and targeting sensor group, the rear barrel group, the receiver group and the magazine.
 
  +
  +
;*YHI YF-RC180 Railcannon
  +
:A weapon that uses electromagnetic forces, rather than gunpowder, to fire solid projectiles at very high velocities. Manufactured by Yashima Heavy Industries. This equipment was developed in consideration of the problems that the early beam weapons had(decreased power due to attenuation in the atmosphere), and the basic structure is diverted from a battleship's main gun.
   
 
;*Net Gun
 
;*Net Gun
Line 75: Line 78:
   
 
;*RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 Shield
 
;*RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 Shield
:Mounted on the forearm, this shield is commonly used by the Gundam and GM Ground Type. Mount latch and joint/pivot mount position retracted for protection or extended for slashing or punching attacks. Can be thrust into the ground and used as an elevated weapon firing position. Features include top carrying handle and shield claw.
+
:Mounted on the forearm, this small, light shield is commonly used by the Gundam Ground Type and GM Ground Type. Constructed of Luna Titanium alloy, it is designed to primarily protect the cockpit and other critical areas, and as such has a different form than the RGM-M-Sh-003 model. Additionally, it can be used as a close range striking weapon in mobile suit combat. Furthermore, through lodging the spikes at the tip into the ground, the shield can serve as a free standing frontal defense. This also allows the mobile suit to use both hands to hold large caliber weaponry and maintain a stable firing position.
   
 
;*FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield
 
;*FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield
:The same shield as used by the [[RGM-79 GM]], it is a thick sheet of armor designed to take severe punishment that would normally destroy a mobile suit. Since the introduction of beam weaponry, shields are also treated with an anti-beam coating to withstand several beam shots before the coating wears off. Typically, physical shields can only take so much damage before they succumb to the pressure and break.
+
:The same shield as used by the [[RGM-79 GM]], it is composed of a triple honeycomb structure made of Luna Titanium and the surface also has anti-beam coating for defending against beam attacks.
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
;*Weapon Rack
 
;*Weapon Rack
:After swapping its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's, the GM Ground Type can attach a weapon rack on its back. The weapon rack allows the GM Ground Type to install a variety of equipment, such as weapon containers and parachute packs. In addition, the rack is equipped with a foldable search light and a forklift. It can also be expanded, stored and adjusted to high and low.
+
:After swapping its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's, the GM Ground Type has a weapon rack on its back. The weapon rack allows the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of equipment, such as weapon container, parachute pack, etc. In addition, the rack is equipped with a foldable searchlight and certain sections can unfold into a forklift-like mechanism.
   
 
;*Parachute Pack
 
;*Parachute Pack
Line 88: Line 91:
   
 
;*Weapon Container
 
;*Weapon Container
:Container for pre-armament that can be attached to the weapon rack. The container would allow the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of armaments and ammunition for both itself and the other members of its squad.
+
:Container for storing spare or additional armament that can be attached to the weapon rack. The container allows the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of armaments and ammunition for both itself and the other members of its squad.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
Line 126: Line 129:
 
gmgroundslave2|GM Ground Types (left and center) of EFF's Slave Wraith MS Team, seen with RX-79[G] SW Slave Wraith (right)
 
gmgroundslave2|GM Ground Types (left and center) of EFF's Slave Wraith MS Team, seen with RX-79[G] SW Slave Wraith (right)
 
rgm79g_p02.jpg|GM Ground Type ([[Anish Lofman]]'s Unit) as featured in Gundam Chronicle Battleline
 
rgm79g_p02.jpg|GM Ground Type ([[Anish Lofman]]'s Unit) as featured in Gundam Chronicle Battleline
  +
GM Ground Type (Zeon Colors).png|GM Ground Type (Zeon Colors) as featured in [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==[[Gunpla]]==
 
==[[Gunpla]]==
 
<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
 
<gallery hideaddbutton=true>
OldGMGround.jpg|[[High Grade Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team]] 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (1996) - Box art
+
OldGMGround.jpg|[[High Grade Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team|HG]] 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (1996): box art
HGUC-GMGroundType.jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (2017) - Box art
+
HGUC-GMGroundType.jpg|[[High Grade Universal Century|HGUC]] 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (2017): box art
Mg-rgm-79g.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (2001) - Box art
+
HGUC GM Ground Type (Slave Wraith Team Custom) (Parachute Pack).jpg|HGUC 1/144 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (Slave Wraith Team Custom) (Parachute Pack) (P-Bandai exclusive; 2020): box art
  +
Mg-rgm-79g.jpg|[[Master Grade|MG]] 1/100 RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (2001): box art
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
Line 141: Line 146:
 
MSiA_rgm79g_p01_Asian.jpg|MSiA / MIA "RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type" figure set (Asian release; 2003): package front view.
 
MSiA_rgm79g_p01_Asian.jpg|MSiA / MIA "RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type" figure set (Asian release; 2003): package front view.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  +
  +
==Trivia==
  +
*The beam rifle used by Gundam Ground Type and GM Ground Type have three different model numbers from three different sources: "P.B.R-0079/A12 S-000011" from the MG Gundam Ground Type manual, "P.B.R-0079/A12 S-0000204" from the MG Gundam Ez8 manual, and "BLASH XBR-M-79E" from ''Master Archive Mobile Suit - RGM-79 GM Volume One''. The last model number also appeared in Gundam Mobile Suit Bible 15, while ''Master Archive Mobile Suit - RGM-79 GM Volume Two'' listed an alternate model number of "BLASH XBR-M-79E (P.B.R-0079/A12 S-0000204)".
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 03:18, 24 March 2020

Template:Infobox/Mobile Weapon Ver.2The RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (陸戦型ジム) is a ground based predecessor to the RGM-79 GM. It first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type was rushed through development during UC 0079 based on early data from Project V. It was intended as a test unit and to gather combat data alongside the space use RGM-79[E] GM Early Type. The GM Ground Type used 80% of the same parts as the RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type and therefore the two machines can swap certain parts when required. For example, the GM Ground Type can swap its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's to carry more weapons/equipment and be more adaptable. There is also the case of a GM Ground Type's head being used as a replacement for the missing head of Karen Joshua's Gundam Ground Type. The GM Ground Type also shared the Luna Titanium Alloy armor, and the ability to use beam rifles and most of the Gundam Ground Type's weaponry. Unlike the Gundam Ground Type, the GM Ground Type lacks the chest-mounted vulcan gun and multi-launcher.

Armaments

  • X.B.Sa-G-03 Beam Saber
The GM Ground Type has two beam sabers, one stored in the outer side of each leg. The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-Field and can cut through most armor not treated with anti-beam coating.
  • YHI YF-MG100 100mm Machine Gun
The standard armament for Federation's mobile suit ground forces during the One Year War that was developed by Yashima Heavy Industries. It has an alternate model number: "NF·GMG-Type.37/100mm". Equipped with a box magazine and folding stock, it has excellent rate of fire and is easy to wield. It utilized a smoothbore type barrel that lacked rifling and has to be replaced after firing 3000 rounds. The weapon could utilize three different types of ammunitions: HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank), APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot), and HESH (High Explosive Squash Head), allowing combat units to select the appropriate type to meet operational needs. Every Gundam Ground Type and GM Ground Type carry two spare magazines on their side skirt armor.
  • HWF GMG·MG79-90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
The bullpup machine gun was a system weapon developed as a Space/Ground dual use projectile weapon. Though compact, it has sufficient anti-MS firepower while maintaining accuracy. Its muzzle velocity is increased due to the use of new gunpowder and this enables it to easily penetrate the armor of Zeon's mobile suit. A box-like sensor system incorporating a video camera and laser sensor is installed at the top, and when this system is used alongside the GM's targeting system, target acquisition capability is enhanced.
  • YHI FH-X180 180mm Cannon
A transportable cannon developed by Yashima Heavy Industries as a long range weapon for use in 1G environment. It has an alternate model number: "NFHI·GMCa-type.09/". Its design is thought to have referenced the Zimmad Corporation’s ZIM/M-T-K175C Magella Top Cannon. It uses a six-rounds box magazine that is inserted into the top. The most notable feature of this weapon is that it can be broken down into compact components for transport in containers carried by the mobile suit.
  • BLASH XBR-M-79E Beam Rifle
The same beam rifle as used by the Gundam Ground Type, it is a redesign of the RX-78-2 Gundam's XBR-M-79-07G beam rifle. Instead of the 79-07G’s large movable sensor, this rifle is fitted with the BP-SS-001 composite box-type sensor system utilized on the BR-M-79C-3 Beam Spray Gun and licensed from BOWA Corporation, granting the weapon improved targeting precision.
  • YHI 6ML-79MM Missile Launcher
A launcher system consisting of multiple missile containers fitted on a base unit. Two to four missiles can be stored within each container depending on the type of warhead selected to meet the needs of the operation.
  • YHI ERRL-TYPE.Doc-04/380mm Rocket Launcher
A portable large rocket launcher meant for MS, it is independently developed by Yashima Heavy Industries for use specifically in 1G environment. Also known as Hyper Bazooka (Ground Type), it has a very versatile design with features that include targeting sensors, etc. It uses a banana-shaped magazine and has a short barrel to facilitate its use in jungle/forested areas. This weapon can utilize a number of different munitions including warheads that deploy stabilizing fins after launch, and this shows that its design took many references from human-sized ground weaponry used in older eras.
  • YHI YF-RC180 Railcannon
A weapon that uses electromagnetic forces, rather than gunpowder, to fire solid projectiles at very high velocities. Manufactured by Yashima Heavy Industries. This equipment was developed in consideration of the problems that the early beam weapons had(decreased power due to attenuation in the atmosphere), and the basic structure is diverted from a battleship's main gun.
  • Net Gun
Like its name suggests, this weapon fires nets to trap, immobilize, and disable the enemy; rather than destroy them. Usually used in Ambush and Capture missions.
  • RGM*S-Sh-WF/S-00109 Shield
Mounted on the forearm, this small, light shield is commonly used by the Gundam Ground Type and GM Ground Type. Constructed of Luna Titanium alloy, it is designed to primarily protect the cockpit and other critical areas, and as such has a different form than the RGM-M-Sh-003 model. Additionally, it can be used as a close range striking weapon in mobile suit combat. Furthermore, through lodging the spikes at the tip into the ground, the shield can serve as a free standing frontal defense. This also allows the mobile suit to use both hands to hold large caliber weaponry and maintain a stable firing position.
  • FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield
The same shield as used by the RGM-79 GM, it is composed of a triple honeycomb structure made of Luna Titanium and the surface also has anti-beam coating for defending against beam attacks.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Weapon Rack
After swapping its backpack for the Gundam Ground Type's, the GM Ground Type has a weapon rack on its back. The weapon rack allows the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of equipment, such as weapon container, parachute pack, etc. In addition, the rack is equipped with a foldable searchlight and certain sections can unfold into a forklift-like mechanism.
  • Parachute Pack
An optional backpack equipment created by the Federation for use by their Mobile Suits for paradrop missions from the Medea Transport Plane. The backpack contains three parachutes and four thrusters to help in making a safe descent to the ground, once touchdown had been accomplished the backpack would be ejected as to not hinder the Mobile Suits performance in ground combat.
  • Weapon Container
Container for storing spare or additional armament that can be attached to the weapon rack. The container allows the GM Ground Type to carry a variety of armaments and ammunition for both itself and the other members of its squad.

History

The GM Ground Type was cheaper to produce than the Gundam Ground type, but only 42 units were produced. At least 12 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 America and Australia. However, the 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.

Three units belonging to the Kojima Battalion were converted into the long-range mobile suit, the RGM-79[G] GM Sniper. Some units were also operated by the penal battalion Slave Wraith, and painted in their team's custom colors. The GM Ground Types were also deployed by the EFF's Experimental Units, with one of them being the platoon commanded by Matt Healy. Matt initially piloted a GM Ground Type before being issued a new RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type. When the unit piloted by Anish Lofman was damaged in battle against a MAX-03 Adzam, he was forced to switch to a RGM-79 GM, much to his disappointment, but he was later assigned his squadmate Larry Radley's unit, after Larry was assigned a RGM-79SP GM Sniper II.

Variants

Gallery

Gunpla

Action Figures

Trivia

  • The beam rifle used by Gundam Ground Type and GM Ground Type have three different model numbers from three different sources: "P.B.R-0079/A12 S-000011" from the MG Gundam Ground Type manual, "P.B.R-0079/A12 S-0000204" from the MG Gundam Ez8 manual, and "BLASH XBR-M-79E" from Master Archive Mobile Suit - RGM-79 GM Volume One. The last model number also appeared in Gundam Mobile Suit Bible 15, while Master Archive Mobile Suit - RGM-79 GM Volume Two listed an alternate model number of "BLASH XBR-M-79E (P.B.R-0079/A12 S-0000204)".

References


External links


The 08th MS Team Mechanics
edit
Earth Federation Forces
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
RGM-79[E] GM Early Type | RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type | RGM-79[G] GM Sniper | RX-75 Berge Guntank | RX-75 Guntank Mass Production Type | RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type | RX-79[G]Ez-8 Gundam Ez8
Mobile Pod
RB-79K Ball Type K

Land Vehicle
Hover Cargo Truck | M61A5 MBT | Hover Truck
Land Battleship
Big Tray-class
Ship
Jungle Boat
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Dish | Fanfan | FF-6 TIN Cod | Jet Core Booster
Transporter / Supply Ship
Gunperry | Medea | Cargo Ship
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Magellan-class | Salamis-class
Principality of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
MS-05B Zaku I | MS-06F Zaku II | MS-06JC Zaku II | MS-06K Zaku Cannon | MS-06RD-4 Zaku High Mobility Test Type | MS-06V Zaku Tank | MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom | MS-07H-8 Gouf Flight Type | MS-09B Dom | MS-14A Gelgoog | MSM-03 Gogg | MSM-04 Acguy
Mobile Armor
Apsaras I | Apsaras II | Apsaras III

Land Vehicle
Armored Vehicle | Magella Attack
Ship / Submarine
Jukon-class | Mad Angler-class | Sealance
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Cui | Dodai II | Dopp | Gunship Heli | Luggun
Transporter / Supply Ship
Dora | Komusai
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Gaw | Musai-class | Zanzibar-class


MS IGLOO 2 Mechanics
edit
Earth Federation
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type | RTX-440 Ground Assault Type Guntank

Support Weapon
M-101A3 Regina
Land Vehicle
6×6 Cargo Truck | M353A4 Bloodhound | M72 Lakota | M61A5 MBT
Land Battleship
Big Tray-class | Heavy Fork-class
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Dragonfly | FF-X7 Core Fighter
Cruiser
Salamis-class
Principality of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
MS-05B Zaku I | MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type | MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom | MS-09B Dom

Land Vehicle
B.M.C. Z78/2 | Magella Attack | Magella Eins | PVN.3/2 Sauropelta | PVN.44/1 Weasel | Russel 1/12 Zebu
Land Battleship
Dobday-class
Aircraft
Dopp | PVN.4/3 Wappa
Transporter / Supply Ship
H.L.V. | Komusai | Papua-class
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Gaw | Musai-class