The RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type (量産型ガンキャノン) is a mass-produced variant of the prototype RX-77-2 Guncannon.It first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket.
Technology & Combat Characteristics
The RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type is a less expensive variant of the original RX-77-2 Guncannon produced from the Earth Federation's "Project V." The Mass Produced Guncannon doesn't have a Core Block System and similar to the RGM-79 GM, its armor consists of Titanium Alloy/Ceramic Composite instead of the stronger and much more expensive Luna Titanium Alloy. This makes the Mass Production Guncannon lighter, thus increasing its performance in acceleration and fuel consumption. As opposed to the Guncannon, the Mass Production Type did not utilize a powerful beam rifle. Instead, it used either the typical GM's 100mm or 90mm machine gun, the latter having less ammo capacity, but having better armor penetration ability. The Mass Produced Guncannon was also capable of mounting the Lightliner sub-flight system.
Armaments
- 60mm Vulcan Gun
- 240mm Cannon
- 90mm Machine Gun
- 100mm Machine Gun
History
The Earth Federation Forces only made a limited production run on the RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type since it entered the One Year War at the last moments. In Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket only two units were assigned to the Scarlet Team stationed aboard the Pegasus-class assault carrier LMSD-76 Grey Phantom. One Guncannon Mass Production Type was also assigned to the White Dingo Team in Australia, and was painted in their teams gray color scheme. Another unit was assigned to ace pilot Lydo Wolf and was painted in his trademark black colors.
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