Armor Designations

It seems Marvel and every fan site out there has their own list of armor designations most of which vary (Ironically, Marvel’s list is easily the most inaccurate I have seen). Granted this is to be expected since everyone will have their own opinion, but regardless I am going to take a stab at it. Feel free to let me know of any disagreements you may have.

My criteria for a new model is based upon how much the suit changes in terms of both aesthetic appearance and functionality. Luckily these tend to go hand in hand so it makes things rather easy. Also, specialty armors are not included in this at all as they have their own category.



Model I Mark I Grey Armor
Model I Mark II Gold Armor
Model I Mark III Grey Armor the armor Stark sued to take down Rhodey before the Silver Centurion armor. While it did have some improvements, it is essentially the same as the Grey and I don’t think it should get another model designation.


Model II Mark I 1st Red and Gold
Model III Mark I 2nd Red and Gold (rivets around the faceplate)
Model III Mark II R&G
Model III Mark III R&G with nose
Model III Mark IV for Rhodes


Model IV Mark I Silver Centurion


Model V Mark I Neo Classic/ new Red and Gold
Model V Mark II Romita Jr. rendition. Aesthetic changes but exhibits the same power and weapons.


Model VI Mark I War Machine. Though could be a specialty, since Rhodes wore it for a time it is mainstream
Model VI Mark II War Machine Rhodes


Model VII Mark I Teleprescence armor


Model VIII Mark I Modular Armor


Model IX Mark I Retro Classic/ The Crossing Armor


Model X *Prototype* Teen Tony Armor under construction
Model X Mark I completed and refined version
Model X Mark II The final issues leading up to Onslaught and Reborn


Model IX *Protype* Red and Silver Prometheum worn by Rebel
Model XI Mark I Heroes Reborn/ Prometheum Armor

Model XII Mark I Heroes Return/Renaissance Armor
Model XII Mark II Sentient Armor
Model XII Mark III Safe armor


Model XIII *Prototype* SKIN armor Model XIII Mark I SKIN armor
Model XIV Mark I Grell Armor/ Tin Man armor
Model XIV Mark II removes the tubing from sides and legs for streamlined look
Model XIV Mark III becomes a much more heavily plated and layered design, helmet changes via Jorge Lucas design
Model XIV Mark IV streamlined Adi Granov version


Model XV Mark I Extremis Armor