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Model number: RX-78-2
Code name: Gundam
Unit type: prototype close combat mobile suit
Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces
Operator: Erin Skyler
First deployment: Pre War - Rediscovered in 0014 EC
Accomodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso with Core Block System using FF-X7 Core Fighter
Dimensions: overall height 18.5 meters; head height 18.0 meters
Weight: empty 43.4 metric tons; max gross 60.0 metric tons
Construction: lunar titanium alloy on semi-monocoque frame
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1380 kW
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 2 x 24000 kg, 4 x 1870 kg
Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 0.93 G; 180-degree turn time 1.5 seconds (1.1 seconds after magnetic coating upgrade); maximum ground running speed 165 km/h
Equipment and design features:
• sensors, range 5700 meters
• "learning computer" system
• re-entry coolant system
• magnetic coated joints (subsequent field upgrade)
Fixed armaments:
• 2 x 60 mm vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head
• 2 x beam saber, power rated at 0.38 MW, stored in recharge racks in backpack, hand-carried in use
Optional fixed armaments:
• none
Optional hand armaments:
• beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap
• 380 mm hyper bazooka, clip-fed, 5 rounds per clip plus 1 round in chamber
• beam javelin
• hyper hammer
• shield, can be optionally stored on backpack
Remote weapons:
• none