RGM-79n GM Custom

Technical Data and General Information

Model number: RGM-79N Code name: GM Custom Unit type: mass production general purpose multi-class mobile suit Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Operator: Earth Federal Forces First deployment: UC 0083 Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in main body Dimensions: overall height 19.0 meters; head height 18.0 meters Weight: empty 42.0 metric tons; max gross 57.6 metric tons Construction: titanium/ceramic composite on semi-monocoque frame Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1420 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 2 x 30000 kg, 4 x 1870 kg Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 1.17 G; 180-degree turn time 1.5 seconds Fixed armaments: 2 x 60 mm vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head; beam saber, power rated at 0.38 MW, stored in recharge rack in backpack, hand-carried in use Optional fixed armaments: shield, mounted on either forearm Optional hand armaments: 90 mm GM rifle, clip-fed, 30 rounds per clip, 2 spare clips stored in shield

Technical and Historical Notes

During its military reconstruction following the One Year War, the Earth Federal Forces decided to build a high-performance variant of its standard-model RGM-79C Modified GM for use by highly skilled and ace pilots. This new variant, partly based on the Modified GM and the RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" from the One Year War, was called the RGM-79N GM Custom. The GM Custom was equipped with a great number of vernier thrusters, giving it a maneuverability and response time almost equivalent to that of the original RX-78-2 Gundam prototype. It also carried a high-output generator, enabling it to use beam rifles. Due to its high cost, however, only a limited number of GM Customs were actually built. Three GM Customs were stationed aboard the assault carrier Albion during its pursuit of the stolen RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" and in the subsequent battles against the Delaz Fleet.