latter is one based on Easter Island. Time Mechabuton ("タイムメカブトン", Time Bokan I): This blue machine, which resembles a Japanese rhinoceros beetle, is the Time Bokan used the most by the heroes. Its features include: The machine's primary weapon, a rotary saw/digger fashioned like the beetle's large single horn. Durable all-terrain tires, enabling the machine to travel to a maximum of 200 km/h (approx. 125 MPH). Wings, which open like the actual insect's, allowing flight when powered by its jet engines. They can also be used to flap to create sandstorms by flapping. A defensive missile launcher mounted in the bow. A small red dome on its back; it is a manually-piloted scouting/surveillance airship named the , which can either operate on its own, or to simply serve as a lookout post of the main machine. It includes a series of wacky gadgets and tools, including mechanical limbs, shears, fire extinguishers, reflectors, nets, slingshots, and others. A small submarine, the , hidden in its belly. A remote control of the whole system is incorporated in the watch of Dr. Kieda. Time Dotabattan ("タイムドタバッタン", Time Bokan II): This green, locust-shaped Time Bokan was actually captured by Dr. Kieda in the 27th episode from a species known as "Insect People", the seemingly futuristic dominant species of Earth. It is modified later in the series to increase its functionality and transport capacity. Its features include: The machine's primary weapon, a projectile launcher mounted in the bow of the machine. Strong mechanical limbs like the actual insect's, allowing the machine to jump great distances. Once damaged, their functions can be replaced by a set of retractable caterpillar tracks, hidden in the machine's belly. A pair of small rudders that allows the machine to fly when powered by its jet engines. A worm-shaped scouting/surveillance unit, the , which can operate on its own to complete maintenance work, such as repairing the machines. The heroes have often used it to sneak behind the villains' mecha and cause havoc on more than one occasion. A small helicopter, the , hidden inside. Time Kuwagattan ("タイムクワガッタン", Time Bokan III): This red, stag beetle-shaped Time Bokan was created later by Dr. Kieda after he was found. Its features include: The machine's primary weapon, a cutter/digger fashioned like the beetle's horns. Limbs that can become wheels. The machine's carapace, also fashioned like the actual beetle's, opens up like the rotor of