1/25/20 29/100 Airport Rescue Truck

One casting that seems to be a bit realistic compared to others is the Airport Rescue Truck that debuted in 1989.  While the others are fine, they don’t seem to come close to the real thing at the time compared to this Matchbox version.  These fire engines are designed to carry lots of water, have powerful water guns to reach the aircraft, and even four- or six-wheel drive with excellent approach angles to reach the aircraft in areas other fire engines cannot get to.  The three axle casting is more square with visible approach and departure angles at the front and rear, dual red lights on the roof (no interior, though), and the same visible vents and covered compartments as seen in the Snorkel Fire Engine.  The suspension works on this truck and despite being smaller in compared to scale (it’s probably about 1:130 of scale) it handles quite well.  A cool feature is the working ladder and a water gun that can swivel side-to-side; no doubt these would get lost during a child’s heavy playtime!

Specifications:

· Engine: 16.0 L V-8 diesel, 800 hp. Est.

· Transmission: 5-speed automatic

· 0-60 mph: 25.0 sec. est.

· Real vehicle price: #700,000 est. 1989

Rating:  4.1 out of 5 stars