Technology & Combat Characteristics
A improved version of RX-178 Gundam Mk-II, its weapons are 60mm Vulcan Guns, a Beam Saber, Beam Rifle, Hyper Bazooka and a Shield. However it uses a stronger generator, and has two Wing Binders which mounts several thrusters to increase its speed and mobility. The Movable Frame was also upgraded, making the Gundam Mk-III "Eagley" more durable.
History
A prototype mobile suit created by the Earth Federation Forces from the Gundam Mk-II's data provided by the Titans. This machine featured an improved version of the movable frame used on the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. Overall two different types of the Mk-III were created. One of these trial units, the RX-166 Gundam Mk-III "Eagley", was constructed at the Kilimanjaro Mountain Base, and destroyed, when the base collapsed after the AEUG attack.