![]() ![]() The standard armament for Federation's mobile suit ground forces during the One Year War that was developed by Yashima Heavy Industries. It is said to have a range of around 30km. It was originally unusable due to issues with generator output, but this was resolved following modifications at Luna II. Compared to the XBR-M type beam rifle used by the Gundam, it was harder to use but had higher accuracy and longer range. This particular beam rifle is classified as a XBR-L type despite its model number, and is specialized for sniping. Made and developed by the BOWA corporation specifically for the Guncannon. Designed for launching a barrage in close range, they are current in the prototype stage, and it is unclear if they have been used in actual combat. Ī pair of 12-round missile launchers mounted on both shoulders in place of the 240mm cannons. As the cannons' barrels are fitted with water cooled jackets, their firing rate are comparable to those of the Zaku Machine Gun. These low-recoil cannons are the Guncannon's main weapon and can fire around 40 shots. Low offensive power, only used to restrict enemy movement, and lay down a wall of suppressive fire due to their rapid-fire capability.Ī pair of 240mm cannons are mounted on the shoulders for mid-range fire support. Armaments Ī pair of shell-firing armament built into the head. Furthermore, the backpack thrusters have sufficient thrust to enable jumping maneuvers under gravity for a short period of time. While the Guncannon's mobility was adversely affected by its weight, it was still comparable to that of the Zeon's MS-06 Zaku II. This "twin eyes with goggles" sensor design was later inherited by the RGM-79 GM. ![]() Though its head design appeared to be simpler than the Gundam's head, the Guncannon's sensor system was in fact more complicated than the Gundam's due to its need to engage in artillery warfare. However, the shoulder-mounted cannons incorporated data from the circular sensor on its crotch, and were capable of autonomously tracking and locking onto targets to a certain extent, independent of the pilot's control. The fire control of the Guncannon was primarily handled by the sensor array and coprocessor system in the head. It was also equipped with a pair of head-mounted vulcan guns and hand grenades for attacking enemy strongholds. Unlike the Guntank, however, the Guncannon's generator output allowed it to equip a beam rifle. These cannons could be optionally swapped out for a pair of spray missile launchers. Similar to the Guntank, the Guncannon's main weapons were a pair of shell-firing cannons, chosen for their reliability over beam weapons. However, its armor was particularly heavy, capable of surviving a direct hit from a MS-09R Rick Dom's giant bazooka. Due to its role as an artillery support unit, the Guncannon's design prioritized durability over mobility, and it was not equipped with any melee weapons. A middle-range support mobile suit developed simultaneously with the RX-78 Gundam and the RX-75 Guntank as part of Operation V, the Guncannon adopted the same Core Block System as the other two units. ![]()
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