Technology & Combat Characteristics
A locally modified, ground-use version of the RGM-79 GM, the RGM-79F GM Land Combat Type was primarily deployed on the European front late in the One Year War. Its most notable modification is the enhanced armor on its upper body, including its head, and this came about as obstacles on the ground, such as trees and buildings, resulted in a mobile suit's upper body having a higher chance of being hit during missions. The enhanced upper body armor also allowed the mobile suit to withstand attacks from weapons like a Zaku machine gun, increasing the pilot's survival rate. To compensate for the reduced mobility caused by the added weight, it was equipped with a dedicated high output backpack fitted with six thrusters.
History
The GM Land Combat Type was mostly deployed in the European region. It later served as the basis for the RGM-79F Desert GM.