Everyone knows that "Thunderbirds" refers to the amazing fleet of ships manned by the Tracy brothers.
These exciting vehicles are showcased on the following pages!
(And for more detailed information, read "FAB Cross-sections" by Graham Bleathman)!
These exciting vehicles are showcased on the following pages!
(And for more detailed information, read "FAB Cross-sections" by Graham Bleathman)!
Once Scott is on his way to the danger zone, Thunderbird 2 follows up with whatever pod
and crew is needed to effect the rescue.
Thunderbird 2 stats:
Height: 60 feet
Length: 250 feet
Hangar: Cliffside bay, under the Cliff House
Launch: Can be launched vertically or horizontally
Weight: 406 tons (excluding payload)
Pod weight: Up to 100 tons
Wingspan: 180 feet
Highest Altitude: 150,000 feet
Fastest speed: 5000 mph
Onboard Equipment: transports one of six pods; onboard laboratory
and crew is needed to effect the rescue.
Thunderbird 2 stats:
Height: 60 feet
Length: 250 feet
Hangar: Cliffside bay, under the Cliff House
Launch: Can be launched vertically or horizontally
Weight: 406 tons (excluding payload)
Pod weight: Up to 100 tons
Wingspan: 180 feet
Highest Altitude: 150,000 feet
Fastest speed: 5000 mph
Onboard Equipment: transports one of six pods; onboard laboratory
The Mole is a clever means by which International Rescue can reach rescue areas deep underground. It tunnels through dirt, concrete, composite rock or piping---anything to get to victims in peril! Once rescued, all can be transported to safety in the cab as The Mole merely winds itself back up the extension track!
The Firefly is at the core of the fire-fighting equipment used by International Rescue. Made from the same super-strength metal that built Thunderbird 2, it carries nitro-glycerine shells to battle any flames that the Tracy brothers might encounter. It also carries Brains' remarkable fire-extinguishing foam, Oxyhydnite, and ports a water tank as well.