BANDAI BATTLEHAWK

The Battlehawk from Gerry Anderson and Christopher  Burrs 'Terrahawks', one of several Terrahawks toys made by Bandai .

I have to admit when Terrahawks came out in 1983 I considered it somewhat of a disappointment. I wasn't keen on the story premise and the whole tongue in cheek approach of the show was cringing.  The model effects showed a lot of enthusiasm but I imagine the budget for the series left a lot to be desired. But the one thing that I really didn't like was the hand puppets which looked to me like grotesque Muppets.

Of all the Terrahawk vehicles, the only one to stand out in my opinion was The Battlehawk. The design struck me as  reminiscent of  science fiction paperback book covers I'd seen in Harry Harrison's  Mechanismo.

The Bandai toy is full of little features.

A hatch and ramp at the nose. 

A rear cargo hold which lowers to form another ramp.

Battletank compartment with recovery hooks.

The Battletank showing it's crew of two Megazoids

A detachable spring loaded Terrahawk on top.

The Terrahawk showing adjustable leg.

Finally the box, front and rear. Apart from a badge, there's also an instruction leaflet with information on the fictional aircraft and additional decals included.