Flash Gordon (film) vehicle identification help needed

[Vanvlak]

A spot of help, please: can anyone give the official (if any) name of this (no, not Flash Gordon, I mean the flyer he is on  ) -

[The Somnambulist]

I think it's a Rocket Sled.

[OSHIROmodels]

It's referred to in the film as a rocket cycle although that might just be Flash being a bit thick 

cheers

James

[Vanvlak]

 
Thanks guys, much appreciated.

[Commander Vyper]

You seen TED. Very funny camo of dear old flash. Ace. 

[JollyBob]

It's referred to in the film as a rocket cycle although that might just be Flash being a bit thick 

Heard it called a Hawkman Rocket Cycle as well.

[Commander Vyper]

 

[OSHIROmodels]

 

Haven't seen Ted yet but it has been recommended 

cheers

James

[Vanvlak]

There's a back-story to this.

I gave my students at Uni an assignment last semester on materials selection procedures, and to get away from the usual rut I gave each of them a component which is part of a sci fi vehicle or object, but which can be created with present technology  - for example, the struts of the landing gear of a Space 1999 Eagle, or the aerodynamic surfaces of Seagull X-Ray (U.F.O., my favourite vehicle in that series). I think some of them had fun looking up old TV series or films they'd never heard about. Or at least I like to believe that.

This morning I had an email from a student who asked me (as a local expert on sci fi!) what the name of that thing is, as they want to somehow mention it in a design project they're doing this semester - and I had to admit I didn't know. So thanks guys, you've helped the Faculty 

[The Somnambulist]

Haven't seen Ted yet but it has been recommended 

cheers

James

I have, it's appalling IMHO.

[Commander Vyper]

If you like family guy you'll love it.