RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (2/?)

RGM-79SP GM Sniper II

Model number: RGM-79SP

Code name: GM Sniper II

Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit

Manufacturer: Earth Federal Forces

Operator: Earth Federal Forces

First deployment: December UC 0079

Accomodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso

Dimensions: overall height 18.5 meters; head height 18.0 meters

Weight: empty 45.0 metric tons; max gross 61.0 metric tons

Construction: titanium/ceramic composite on semi-monocoque frame

Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1390 kW

Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 2 x 21000 kg, 4 x 15000 kg; vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 8

Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 1.18 G; 180-degree turn time 1.3 seconds; maximum ground running speed 120 km/h

Equipment and design features: sensors with additional targeting sensors in visor, range 8700 meters

Fixed armaments: 2 x beam saber, powered by rechargable energy cap, stored in recharge racks on rear waist armor, hand-carried in use

Optional fixed armaments: 1 x 2-barrel vulcan pod, mounted on head; 1 x shield, mounted on either forearm

Optional hand armaments: beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap; 90 mm machinegun, clip-fed, 20 rounds per clip; sniper rifle, semi-automatic, clip-fed, 5 rounds per clip; long-range beam rifle, powered by rechargable energy cap