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[[File:God_Pheonix.jpg|thumb|332px|The God Phoenix ]]
 
[[File:God_Pheonix.jpg|thumb|332px|The God Phoenix ]]
The '''God Phoenix''' is an aircraft used by the [[Science Ninja Team]] and piloted by [[Ryu]], often serving as the main base of operations for the team. [[Dr. Kozaburo Nambu]] also briefs the team on their mission while everybody is aboard it. The ship can also go underwater and travel in space.
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The '''God Phoenix''' is an aircraft used by the [[Science Ninja Team]] and is mainly piloted by [[Ryu Nakanishi|Ryu]], often serving as the main base of operations for the team. [[Dr. Kozaburo Nambu]] also briefs the team on their mission while everybody is aboard it. It serves as a carrier for all of the team's vehicles. The ship can also go underwater and travel in space. It features a VTOL fan and air suspension system for vertical take off and landing.
 
 
   
 
It was replaced by the more powerful [[New God Phoenix]] to combat a revived Galactor in Gatchaman II.
 
It was replaced by the more powerful [[New God Phoenix]] to combat a revived Galactor in Gatchaman II.
   
The ship was breifly brought back into service in episode 47 of the sequel series during an emergency where the New God Phoenix and the team were trapped in their undersea base by icebergs and Dr. Sylvie Pandora had to pilot the ship and use the Firebird to rescue them.
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The ship was briefly brought back into service in episode 47 of the sequel series during an emergency where the New God Phoenix and the team were trapped in their undersea base by icebergs and Dr. Sylvie Pandora had to pilot the ship and use the Firebird to rescue them.
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
 
The God Phoenix is a large red and blue jet with the registry of '''"G-5"''' on its wings. Its design had components resembling aircraft of the 1970s era with a bulky body, twin afterburners in the rear and VTOL thrusters for maneuvering.
 
The God Phoenix is a large red and blue jet with the registry of '''"G-5"''' on its wings. Its design had components resembling aircraft of the 1970s era with a bulky body, twin afterburners in the rear and VTOL thrusters for maneuvering.
   
 
===OVA===
 
===OVA===
In the 1994 OVA, the ship was redesigned to resemble a sleek futuristic version of more modern aircraft, using design elements such as variable sweep wings and twin hypersonic jets with rocket afterburners. It is larger in scale than its previous incarnation.
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In the 1994 OVA, the ship was redesigned to resemble a sleek futuristic version of more modern aircraft, using design elements such as variable sweep wings and twin hyper-sonic jets with rocket afterburners. It is larger in scale than its previous incarnation.
   
 
===The cancelled Imagi Film===
 
===The cancelled Imagi Film===
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===2013 Live Action Film===
 
===2013 Live Action Film===
 
''To Be added''
 
''To Be added''
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==Performance==
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*'''Maximum Speed''': Mach 5 (in air), 40 knots (underwater)
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*'''Heat Resistant Temperature''': 3000 degrees Celsius
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*'''Highest Pressure Resistance''': 200 ATM (in air), 2500 meters (underwater)
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*'''Engine''': Hybrid Jet and Rocket
   
 
==Arsenal==
 
==Arsenal==

Revision as of 22:52, 5 December 2013

God Pheonix

The God Phoenix

The God Phoenix is an aircraft used by the Science Ninja Team and is mainly piloted by Ryu, often serving as the main base of operations for the team. Dr. Kozaburo Nambu also briefs the team on their mission while everybody is aboard it. It serves as a carrier for all of the team's vehicles. The ship can also go underwater and travel in space. It features a VTOL fan and air suspension system for vertical take off and landing.

It was replaced by the more powerful New God Phoenix to combat a revived Galactor in Gatchaman II.

The ship was briefly brought back into service in episode 47 of the sequel series during an emergency where the New God Phoenix and the team were trapped in their undersea base by icebergs and Dr. Sylvie Pandora had to pilot the ship and use the Firebird to rescue them.

Appearance

The God Phoenix is a large red and blue jet with the registry of "G-5" on its wings. Its design had components resembling aircraft of the 1970s era with a bulky body, twin afterburners in the rear and VTOL thrusters for maneuvering.

OVA

In the 1994 OVA, the ship was redesigned to resemble a sleek futuristic version of more modern aircraft, using design elements such as variable sweep wings and twin hyper-sonic jets with rocket afterburners. It is larger in scale than its previous incarnation.

The cancelled Imagi Film

From sketches and promotional material found online, the ship's design resembled a mix of its 1972 and 1994 counterparts with three cylindrical jet afterburners.

2013 Live Action Film

To Be added

Performance

  • Maximum Speed: Mach 5 (in air), 40 knots (underwater)
  • Heat Resistant Temperature: 3000 degrees Celsius
  • Highest Pressure Resistance: 200 ATM (in air), 2500 meters (underwater)
  • Engine: Hybrid Jet and Rocket

Arsenal

Bird Missile: The main offensive weapon of the God Phoenix. The ship can house more than 30 of these missiles.

Super Bird Missile

Firebird

Gallery

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

Gatchaman II

Gatchaman OVA

Imagi Gatchaman