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RGM-79L GM Light Armor: The Agile Mobile Suit

The RGM-79L GM Light Armor is a high-mobility variant of the RGM-79 GM, first introduced in the Mobile Suit Variation series. This mobile suit was designed to meet the demands of ace pilots who sought improvements to their RGM-79 GM.

Development and Design

The GM Light Armor was developed alongside the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom, with a focus on increasing mobility and reducing armor weight. By sacrificing some of its armor plating, the GM Light Armor gained enhanced speed and agility, making it an ideal unit for hit-and-run attacks.

Key Features

• Height: 17.8 meters (58.399 ft)
• Weight: 36.8 metric tons
• Power Plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
• Power Output: 1250 kW (1,676.278 hp)
• Pilot Accommodations: Pilot only (in cockpit in torso)
• Armor: Titanium Alloy

Armaments

• Fixed: Beam Saber
• Handheld: Custom Beam Rifle, BR-M-79C-1 Beam Spray Gun, FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield

History

The GM Light Armor saw action during the One Year War, piloted by Federation ace Gary Rogers. Its superior mobility made it a formidable opponent in hit-and-run attacks.

Variants

• RGM-79GL GM Command Light Armor

In Popular Culture

The GM Light Armor has appeared in various media, including television shows, OVAs, manga, and video games.

Trivia

• In Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, the GM Light Armor is classified as a close-combat specialist unit.
• The GM Light Armor’s design was influenced by the work of Kunio Okawara, a renowned mechanical designer.