RGM-89 Jegan

The RGM-89 Jegan is a fictional mobile suit from the Universal Century of the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam".

As the successor of the RGM-79 GM series, the Jegan is the new mass-produced mobile suit of the Earth Federation. The suit is lighter and more maneuverable than all the previous GM units, although it is not as well-armed as the contemporary RGM-86R GM III. Being an excellent and more economical design, the Jegan completely replaced the GM III as the Federation's new mass-production mobile suit.

They were first assigned to the Londo Bell taskforce in U.C.0093 during the Second Neo Zeon War, where many of this units fought against the mass-produced AMS-119 Geara Doga of the Neo-Zeon army. After the Second Neo-Zeon War, Jegan soon became the standard mobile suit of Federation army and served as their frontline suit for the next three decades, before eventually replaced by newer, miniaturized models such as RGM-109 Heavygun and F-71 G-Cannon. As with other successful series of mass-produced mobile suits, many variants of the Jegan were created over the years.

Variants

RGM-89B Jegan Kai

When Jegan was still in prototype stage, another variant known as RGM-89B Jegan Kai ("Kai" is Japanese Kanji character "改". In English means "Modified".) also existed. This prototype variant of Jegan has much higher performance and influenced by feedback data from Anaheim Electronics's MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki. It also feature Gundarium armor instead of titanium alloy/ceramic composite used by standard Jegan.

RGM-89S Stark Jegan

For heavier firepower a variant of the Jegan called the RGM-89S Stark Jegan was invented in the Second Neo Zeon War. It featured not only additional armor on the legs but also extra weapons like machine guns and missile launchers. It can even carry a nuclear warhead. However due to these extras, the speed and maneuverability was reduced but the Stark Jegan is able to eject the additional armor and weapons.

RGM-90 Jegan Heavy Armor Type

The RGM-90 Jegan Heavy Armor Type, was developed by Anaheim Electronic as prototype mid-range fire support unit. The body is Jegan with modification for ground combat. The generator output is enhanced and the legs are strengthened to provide extra support for battles fought under Earth's gravity. Though armed with pair of beam cannons and missile pods, it lacks the close combat beam saber of its ancestor.

RGM-89J Jegan Normal Type

The RGM-89J Jegan Normal Type, was simply an upgraded version of the old Jegan in terms of power output, speed and maneuverability. However despite this upgrade the Jegan Normal Type was no match for the newer suits of the Crossbone Vanguard during the conflict at the Frontier Side.

RGM-89M Jegan B-Type

The RGM-89M Jegan B-Type. This variant only differed from the Normal Type in form of two 5-tube rocket packs on the hips for increased firepower. However like the other Jegan types it was no match for the Crossbone Vanguard Mobile Suits.

RGM-89R Jegan A-Type

For use by squadron leaders Anaheim invented the RGM-89R Jegan A-Type which was the fastest and most maneuverable of the Jegan series. Again despite this it was no match for the Crossbone Vanguard.

Other variants

* In the novel, "Hi-Streamer", Amuro pilots another prototype machine of Jegan known as RGM-88X Jedah.
* The heroine of the manga, "Mobile Suit Gundam F90", pilots a reconnaissance variant of Jegan called RGM-89ST-2 ST-Gun.

pecifications

RGM-89 Jegan

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Londo Bell; Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit
Dimensions: overall height 20.4 meters; head height 19.0 meters
Weight: empty 21.3 metric tons; max gross 47.3 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1870 kW
Armament: beam saber, stored in recharge rack on right hip armor, hand-carried in use; 3-slot hand grenade rack, mounted on left hip armor; vulcan gun pod, mounted on head; shield, mounted on either forearm, mounts 2 x 2-tube small missile launcher; beam rifle, powered by rechargeable energy cap
Pilot: Kayra Su, Hathaway Noa

RGM-89J Jegan Normal Type

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: mass production combat mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.0 meters
Weight: empty 22.8 metric tons; max gross 49.7 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2430 kW
Armament: vulcan gun, mounted in head; 3-slot hand grenade rack, mounted on left hip armor; 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks on right hip armor, hand-carried in use; shield, mounted on either forearm, mounts 2 x 4-tube rocket launcher; beam rifle, powered by replaceable e-pac

RGM-89M Jegan B-Type

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: mass production combat mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.0 meters
Weight: empty 23.4 metric tons; max gross 51.6 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2430 kW
Armament: vulcan gun, mounted in head; 2 x 5-tube rocket pack, mounted on hips; 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks in left forearm, hand-carried in use; shield, mounted on right forearm, mounts 2 x 4-tube rocket launcher; beam rifle, powered by replaceable e-pac

RGM-89R Jegan A-Type

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: mass production combat mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.0 meters
Weight: empty 23.1 metric tons; max gross 51.9 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2730 kW
Armament: 2 x vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head; 2-tube grenade launcher, mounted in left forearm; 2 x beam saber, stored in recharge racks on hip armor plates, hand-carried in use; shield, mounted on either forearm, mounts 2 x 4-tube rocket launcher; beam rifle, powered by replaceable e-pac

RGM-89B Jegan Kai

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: prototype attack use mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.5 meters
Weight: empty 22.9 metric tons; max gross 49.2 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2350 kW
Armament: vulcan gun, beam saber, beam rifle, needle shotpack, 2 x shield rocket launcher (9 rounds), 2 x backpack rocket launcher
Pilot: Taken Kazaki

RGM-89S Stark Jegan

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Londo Bell; Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: prototype artillery mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.0 meters
Weight: empty 22.1 metric tons; max gross 61.8 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1870 kW
Armament: 3-slot hand grenade rack, mounted on left hip armor; 2 x 30 mm machine gun, mounted on arms; 2 x 3-tube medium missile launcher, mounted on shoulders; 4 x large missile launcher (can mount optional nuclear warhead), mounted on 3-tube medium missile launcher; beam rifle, powered by rechargeable energy cap; bazooka

RGM-90 Jegan Heavy Armor Type

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Londo Bell; Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: prototype artillery mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.0 meters
Weight: empty 22.5 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, unknown output
Armament: 2 x beam cannon, mounted on shoulders; 2 x missile pod (3 rounds each), mounted on hips; vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head

RGM-89ST-2 ST-Gun

Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Company
Operator: Earth Federation Forces
Unit type: reconnaissance mobile suit
Dimensions: head height 19.2 meters
Weight: empty 33.5 metric tons; max gross 48 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2440 kW
Armament: 2 x 3-tube grenade launcher
Pilot: Navy

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