Gatchaman Vehicles

G-1 Type: Jet fighter Chief Weapon: Twin laser cannon Top Speed: Mach 4 Operational Ceiling: 90,000 feet (30,000 meters) Located: Within tail section of the Godphoenix Disguised As: Single-engine racing plane Notes: G-1, as well as the other machines, is made of a special plastic composite that alters shape at a special frequency (3,600 mhz)--the same frequency that causes the Kagaku Ninjatai to "transmute" from civilian style to "Bird-Style." According to several sources, G-1 has a top underwater speed of 50 knots and switches to special electric motors for underwater travel. However, the plane was never flown underwater in the series--the underwater stats were released to agree with the release of a G-1 mecha pool/bathtub toy.

G-2 Type: Race car Chief Weapon: "The Condor Machine," a 20mm gatling gun hidden within the front of the car Top Speed: 1,000 kph Located: Within nose of the Godphoenix Disguised As: 2000 GT-class stock car (modeled after a 1970's era Nissan Skyline Sport Edition). Notes: Car body is made of special plastics and powered by gas turbine engine. Tires are puncture-proof. Can only operate on reasonably solid surfaces (this includes swamps).

G-3 Type: "Sonic Car" (Motorcycle) Chief Weapon: "Jun Rockets" twin rocket launcher Top Speed: 700 kph on land, 200 kph over water Located: Within left float of the Godphoenix Disguised As: 700cc-class motorcycle Notes: Has skimmer attachment behind the front wheel in order to operate on the water's surface.

G-4 Type: "Helico Buggy" Chief Weapon(s): Small bombs, nets, slingshots, drills, cutter wheels... just about anything goes Top Speed: 200 kph Located: Within right float of the Godphoenix Disguised As: Small dune buggy Notes: The most versatile of all the vehicles--can operate in air, or water, underground, or on land surfaces. Equipped with jet engines and caterpillar treads. Engines and rear wing fold down for storage.

G-5 Type:The Godphoenix (Hovercraft) Chief Weapon: Bird Missiles (approx. 20), Super Bird Missiles (2), Kagaku Ninpo Hinotori (otherwise known as the "Fiery Phoenix"). These weapons can only be used when G-1 through G-4 are aboard. Top Speed: (G-5 Only) 80 knots above water, 40 knots under water; When assembled (all mecha on board), top airspeed is Mach 5 Operational Ceiling: 3,000 kilometers*; underwater depth of 2,000 meters; heat tolerance limit 3,000 degrees (Centigrade?) Notes: The Godphoenix is the only vehicle that doesn't have an alternate disguise. It is hidden in an underwater hangar beneath Ryu's marina or on base when not in use. Its only handicap is that all five vehicles must be aboard before the ship can use its weapons or perform at top capacity. The only exception to the rule is the Kagaku Ninpo Hinotori Kage Bunshin in which the firebird is powered up, then all five vehicles split into individual firebirds for a short period of time. The exact mechanics of the firebird transformation aren't clear, but evidently take place when special generators are pushed to the "Red Zone." It's possible that the four smaller vehicles are used as poles to effect a dimensional shift. Powered by jet engines above water, and electric engines underwater (jet intakes close for underwater travel). The main cargo area can carry approximately 200 people (episode #42) * According to episode #58, the operational ceiling of the Godphoenix is 3,000 kilometers; however, in Gatchaman #9, "Demon from the Moon," the Godphoenix traveled to the moon to intercept the enemy mech. Space begins at 100 km (67 miles) above Earth's surface.