| Model number: RGC-80 Code name: GM Cannon Unit type: mass production artillery mobile suit Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces Operator: Earth Federal Forces First deployment: UC 0079 Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso Dimensions: overall height 18.4 meters; head height 18.0 meters Weight: empty 49.9 metric tons; max gross 65.3 metric tons Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 976 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 63500 kg total Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 0.97 G; maximum ground running speed 83 km/h Equipment and design features: sensors, range 6000 meters Fixed armaments: 1 x 240 mm cannon, 20 round magazine, fires 240 mm rockets, mounted on main body over right shoulder; 2 x 60 mm vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Following the testing of the RGC-80-1 GM Cannon Test Type, the Earth Federal Forces quickly followed up with the final RGC-80 GM Cannon, correcting the problems encountered in the test model. Put into production in late UC 0079, the production-model GM Cannon mounted only one rocket-launching 240 mm cannon, complemented by heavier armor on the legs to offset the recoil. Being a derivative of the standard RGM-79 GM, the GM Cannon could also carry the same hand weapons and shields as its close-combat sibling. Six units were originally produced, taking part in the Federation's offensive to take back North America. After the recapture of California Base, another 44 units were produced, scattered to all parts of the Earth Sphere as the Federation offensive drove Zeon off of Earth and into its home territory in space. |