Size
Length
(incl stage)
Width
Height
(minus antenna)
Rocket stage
Length
Diameter
82 mm
40 mm
34 mm
28 mm
19 mm
3 1/4 in
1 9/16 in
1 7/16 in
1 1/16 in
3/4 in
Features
Rocket stage detaches
Escape pod (left) launches from spring-loaded hatch
Radar dish can be swivelled
Variations
Known
- Rescue 6, unmarked
- Rescue 6, marked "Made in Hong Kong" on one side underneath
Red shade can vary; clear bubble canopy exists in varying shades of blue.
- The name stickers on the tails exist in different typefaces (below).
Prototypes & Mockups
The Representations photographs for the design registration (linked below) show a prototype for this toy. Despite mould lines on its body (visible in other photographs), the Rescue Craft toy shown is definitely not a production item. The craft's body doesn't have any panel lines moulded in, nor does the rocket stage attached at the rear. Next, instead of the ejecting escape pod on the production model, a hinged opening hatch cover is present here. Operated by a lever instead of the push button found on the production version.
It has R2 stickers on its tails from a Reconnaissance craft, while the sticker on the rocket stage has the flag back to front and without the craft's name on it.
Packaging
Origin
A shuttle craft design by Aerojet to be launched on top of a booster rocket.
The R6 engine detail is copied from a part from the Saturn V rocket kit by Airfix.
Registered Design/Design Patent
UK Registered Design
944750
29 April 1970
Toy Space Vehicle