List of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vehicles
Encyclopedia
The G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
toyline was introduced by Hasbro
in 1982, and lasted to 1994, producing well over 250 vehicles (i.e. in-universe
are meant to move under their own power), and playsets (i.e. toys representing static bases of operation such as fortresses, or equipment such as artillery pieces). Many of these vehicles included action figures designed to be the driver/pilot of the vehicle. Other vehicles were sold separately, for use with any G.I. Joe character.
In the late 1980s, Toys "R" Us also produced several exclusive lines of G.I. Joe toys, which were repainted and recast versions of previously released toys.
action figure. It featured a removable engine, a 10 round 70mm launcher for projectiles, off-road tires and springing 4WD suspension. Although the release of this toy pre-dates it, it is quite similar to the M1040/41 Fast Attack Vehicle
. In 1992, the cannon was replaced by a water-firing gun, and the vehicle was recast as the Eco-Striker, as part of the Eco-Warriors line.
action figure. The Conquest is an advanced forward-swept wing
jet fighter, based on the real-life experimental Grumman X-29
aircraft. It is armed with a laser guidance system, twin 25 mm revolver cannon
s, and four "AIM-12 Light Sparrow" missiles. The Conquest X-30 carries "11k" (presumably 11,000 pounds) internal fuel, and two 350 gal. external fuel tanks. Hasbro marketed it as the Joe team’s counterpart to Cobra’s Night Raven.
It was recast in a red and black cross "Snake Skin" camouflage, and released as the Python Conquest in 1989, as part of the Python Patrol
line. It was later released again as the Conquest X-30 in 1998, with a different color scheme, and bundled with a different character, fellow G.I. Joe pilot Ace
. It was released once more in 2003, again with a different color scheme, and Slip Stream back as the pilot.
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, the Conquest first appeared in issue #54, where it squared off against the Cobra Firebat
. It would not be until G.I. Joe: Special Missions issue #5 that it would fight against the Night Raven. The Conquest X-30 is featured heavily in the second season of the TV series
, when it replaced the Skystriker
as the Joe team’s primary fighting aircraft.
that was released two years earlier. In lieu of the robot arm, the Crusader comes with the Avenger Scout Craft, which was a one-person recon jet, similar to the drone that accompanied the Cobra Night Raven S3P. The Crusader also came with a repainted version of the Payload
action figure.
.
. Armed with four Sidewinder air-to-ground missiles, two Sidewinder H.E. missiles, and a dual M-34 grenade launcher/2mm Vulcan nose cannon, it became a trademark for the G.I. Joe Team. The toy's design is based upon the Bell AH-1 Cobra. The Dragonfly is featured in the 1985 G.I. Joe computer game. Wild Bill also pilots a Dragonfly in the C64/CPC version of the Action Force
video game. It was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Fly in 1988.
, the jet featured two Sidewinder missiles, four Phoenix missiles, retractable landing gear, and an image projection unit built into the nosecone of the toy. When activated, it would project the illuminated image of an enemy jet on a wall, so that the toy could "fire a missile" at the image and neutralize it. The Ghoststriker came packaged with the Battle Corps version of Ace
.
action figure. It was armed with dual recoilless cannons, and "Lancer" guided missiles. The rear of the vehicle opened to reveal a reinforced lift-off pad, and one-man hover reconnaissance vehicle. Unlike much of the Joe team's vehicles and equipment up to that point, the H.A.V.O.C. was not based on any real-world vehicle, deployed or in development. It was repainted with chrome parts, and released as the Sky Patrol Sky H.A.V.O.C. in 1990.
action figure, and featured twin elevating cannons, two rotating machine guns, and six depth charges. The craft's four casters allow it to "hover" on a flat surface, and although not air-tight, the toy has positive buoyancy
and is capable of floating on water. In the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic book, the acronym stood for Water-borne Hovercraft Assault Landing: Experimental, and it first appeared in issue #28, when it participated in an assault on Zartan
's lair in Florida's Okefenokee Swamp
. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Striker in 1988.
) was released in 1985, as a replacement for the M.O.B.A.T. toy which was discontinued the same year. It came packaged with the Heavy Metal
action figure. Like the M.O.B.A.T., the Mauler incorporated a small DC
electric motor
, powered by 4xC batteries
. However, the Mauler toy was only capable of going forward, albeit with two speeds, unlike the M.O.B.A.T. which could also reverse and turn. It was repainted and fitted with new parts in 1989, and released as the Slaughter's Marauders Equalizer.
. The design was based on the M551 Sheridan
light tank, with an extendable 130mm main cannon, and a .50 caliber machine gun. "Motorized" refers to the fact that toy was actually propelled by a small 2xD battery
powered electric motor that drove the tank's tracks, allowing the toy to move forward/reverse and turn under its own power; its movement was controlled by moving the tank commander's cupola on the top of the turret. In later years, Hasbro was able to sell thousands of M.O.B.A.T. toys to former Soviet children through its India
n joint venture, Funskool (India) Ltd.; the Russians ordered 100,000 units delivered instantly.
In the Marvel Comics
G.I. Joe series, the M.O.B.A.T.'s most prominent appearances include the first issue, where it is part of a concentrated attack on a Cobra island fortress. Subsequently, the M.O.B.A.T. is featured prominently in issue #5, in a story dedicated to the vehicle. In-story, the acronym stood for "Multi-Ordnance BAttle Tank
".
The M.O.B.A.T. is one of the vehicles a player can use in the 1985 G.I. Joe computer game. The M.O.B.A.T. toy also receives a brief mention, along with the Terrordrome
, in the Stephen King
horror novel The Tommyknockers
.
. It featured two acoustic homing torpedoes, twin flip-up 30mm "Tidal Wave" cannons, and had both underwater and air-attack capabilities. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Shade in 1988. It was repainted with chrome parts, and released as the Sky Patrol Sky S.H.A.R.C. in 1990.
. It was originally planned to be part of the "Drug Elimination Force" line of figures and vehicles. The attack boat featured a water cannon, a spring-loaded "Aqua Attack" missile launcher, H2O X-1 machine guns, and actually floated with wind-up motor action.
, it featured a turbo-shaft engine, and was armed with two large bombs and four missiles.
action figure. When the G.I. Joe animated series was launched in 1985, the Skystriker was the team's only fighter aircraft, until the second season when the Conquest X-30 took over, in conjunction with the release of that toy. Although both the toy and the real life Northrop Grumman
F-14 Tomcat
fighter it was based upon were twin-seat designs, it was rarely portrayed as such in the associated comic books and cartoons. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Boomer in 1989.
. It featured a 170mm Howitzer cannon, a removable .30 caliber machine gun, a rear bumper/stabilizer, and a closable hatch to protect the figure inside the armored vehicle.
. It featured a 680 hp engine, two high-speed "Avalanche" ski-missiles, and room for up to 10 Joes. It was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Cat in 1988.
. It consisted of three components: a tractor vehicle, a trailer vehicle, and a cannon base. The tractor vehicle featured a MG-999 assault weapon, and two surface-to-surface missiles. The trailer vehicle had a computer-controlled blaster cannon, and three surface-to-surface cruise missiles. The main piece of the Thunderclap was its cannon base, featuring the huge extendable "Annihilator" cannon, with four stabilizer legs to support the base when set up separately from the vehicle itself. The cannon also had a mechanism that holds the shells, and simulated actual firing.
. It featured a rear cargo ramp/door, a working winch and propeller, five removable seats, a 20mm cannon, and two laser-enhanced NVS .50 caliber machine guns. While not identical, the Tomahawk is similar in design to the Marine
CH-46 Sea Knight
and the Army
CH-47 Chinook
.
was released in late 1984 as a Sears exclusive, and entered general retail in 1985. It came packaged with the Tollbooth action figure. The toy, although not a close copy like many others in the series, was inspired by the M60A1
.
action figure. The one-man tank featured two high explosive anti-tank missiles, and a 950 hp turbine engine. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Raider in 1988. In 1993, the original toy was offered as a mail-in vehicle, with magenta colored guns and missiles.
, the design was essentially a Jeep
, with dual-mounted 7.62mm machine guns that swiveled and elevated. The V.A.M.P. Mark II was released in 1984, and instead of the original's green color and twin machine guns, was instead painted tan and equipped with a quad-mount missile launcher (carrying the fictional Stinger XK-1 missile). A Sears exclusive included the VAMP four-wheeled drive vehicle with the H.A.L. artillery laser. The Vamp Mark II was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Sting in 1989.
. It featured two large MGM-59 "Lance" surface-to-surface missiles, and an interior bay to hold extra troops.
. It featured twelve Stinger ground-to-ground missiles, a tow hook, removable engine cover, and rescue cable. It was repainted and fitted with new parts in 1989, and released as the Slaughter's Marauders Lynx.
playset in 1986, packaged with the A.V.A.C. (Air Viper Advanced Class) pilot. A later mail-in version came in a brighter red color, without the A.V.A.C. figure.
As Cobra's primary tracked vehicle, this toy was meant to face-off against the M.O.B.A.T. tank. However, the toy's build quality was significantly lower, and unlike the M.O.B.A.T. toy, the H.I.S.S. toy was not motorized, in fact the "tracks" were made of solid molded plastic.
The H.I.S.S. was featured prominently in the comics and the first season of the animated series.
pilot. It featured a V-12 engine, two air-to-water torpedoes, four small missiles with a pop-up launcher, and an array of .30 caliber machine guns. It was recast in black and red, and released as the G.I. Joe Night Ray in 1989.
attack aircraft inspired by the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II
. It originally appeared in 1984, packaged with the pilot Wild Weasel
, and was intended as Cobra's answer to the Skystriker
, which had been added to the toyline a year earlier. It was repainted and released as the G.I. Joe Tiger Rat in 1988.
line.
line.
action figure. It featured twin 44mm "Destructor" cannons, 20mm roof-mounted DES-20B twin machine guns, a "Gator" surface torpedo, and a 580 hp engine. It was repainted and released as the G.I. Joe Tiger Shark in 1988.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a military-themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the...
toyline was introduced by Hasbro
Hasbro
Hasbro is a multinational toy and boardgame company from the United States of America. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States...
in 1982, and lasted to 1994, producing well over 250 vehicles (i.e. in-universe
Fictional universe
A fictional universe is a self-consistent fictional setting with elements that differ from the real world. It may also be called an imagined, constructed or fictional realm ....
are meant to move under their own power), and playsets (i.e. toys representing static bases of operation such as fortresses, or equipment such as artillery pieces). Many of these vehicles included action figures designed to be the driver/pilot of the vehicle. Other vehicles were sold separately, for use with any G.I. Joe character.
In the late 1980s, Toys "R" Us also produced several exclusive lines of G.I. Joe toys, which were repainted and recast versions of previously released toys.
Arctic Blast
The Arctic Blast was first released in 1989, packaged with the driver Windchill. This cold-weather vehicle featured a progressive air suspension system, two "Chain Gang" 30mm Gatling guns, two 7.62mm double-barreled machine guns, and side mounted surface missiles.Avalanche
The Avalanche was first released in 1990, packaged with the driver Cold Front. It featured a digital ice mine deployer, a side-swipe missile-firing pulse cannon, six heat-seeking surface-to-air missiles, and a removable scout craft for arctic reconnaissance.A.W.E. Striker
The A.W.E. (All-Weather/Environment) Striker was first released in 1985, packaged with the CrankcaseCrankcase (G.I. Joe)
Crankcase is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's A.W.E. Striker driver and debuted in 1985.-Profile:...
action figure. It featured a removable engine, a 10 round 70mm launcher for projectiles, off-road tires and springing 4WD suspension. Although the release of this toy pre-dates it, it is quite similar to the M1040/41 Fast Attack Vehicle
Desert Patrol Vehicle
The Desert Patrol Vehicle , formerly called the Fast Attack Vehicle , is a high-speed, lightly armored sandrail-like vehicle first used in combat during the Gulf War in 1991. Due to their dash speed and off-road mobility, the DPVs were used extensively during Operation Desert Storm. The first U.S...
. In 1992, the cannon was replaced by a water-firing gun, and the vehicle was recast as the Eco-Striker, as part of the Eco-Warriors line.
Blockbuster
The Blockbuster was first released in 1994, packaged with the Battle Corps version of Windchill. The heavily armored vehicle featured a double-barreled pom-pom cannon, with a ten shot auto-feeding rocket chamber, an anti-aircraft gun, and a front-mounted Gatling gun.Conquest X-30
The Conquest X-30 super-sonic jet was first introduced in the 1986 run of the toyline, packaged with the Slip StreamSlip Stream (G.I. Joe)
Slip Stream is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's Conquest X-30 pilot and debuted in 1986.-Profile:...
action figure. The Conquest is an advanced forward-swept wing
Forward-swept wing
A forward-swept wing is an aircraft wing configuration in which the quarter-chord line of the wing has a forward sweep. The configuration was first proposed in 1936 by German aircraft designers.Perceived benefits of a forward-swept wing design include...
jet fighter, based on the real-life experimental Grumman X-29
Grumman X-29
|-See also:-References:NotesBibliography* Thruelsen, Richard. The Grumman Story. New York: Praeger Publishers, Inc., 1976. ISBN 0-275-54260-2....
aircraft. It is armed with a laser guidance system, twin 25 mm revolver cannon
Revolver cannon
A revolver cannon is a type of autocannon commonly used as an aircraft gun. It uses a cylinder with multiple chambers, like those of a revolver handgun, to speed up the loading-firing-ejection cycle. Some examples are also power-driven, to further speed the loading process, but this is by no means...
s, and four "AIM-12 Light Sparrow" missiles. The Conquest X-30 carries "11k" (presumably 11,000 pounds) internal fuel, and two 350 gal. external fuel tanks. Hasbro marketed it as the Joe team’s counterpart to Cobra’s Night Raven.
It was recast in a red and black cross "Snake Skin" camouflage, and released as the Python Conquest in 1989, as part of the Python Patrol
Python Patrol
The Python Patrol is an elite unit within the fictional Cobra Organization. They have special uniforms that masks their presence to electronic detection systems...
line. It was later released again as the Conquest X-30 in 1998, with a different color scheme, and bundled with a different character, fellow G.I. Joe pilot Ace
Ace (G.I. Joe)
Ace is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original fighter pilot and debuted in 1983.-Profile:...
. It was released once more in 2003, again with a different color scheme, and Slip Stream back as the pilot.
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, the Conquest first appeared in issue #54, where it squared off against the Cobra Firebat
Terrordrome
The Cobra Terrordrome is a playset from Hasbro's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line.-Toys:The playset was first released in 1986, and is basically the prefabricated easily set up fortress/headquarters for Cobra. Each playset comes with a vehicle service and refueling bay, munitions depot, a...
. It would not be until G.I. Joe: Special Missions issue #5 that it would fight against the Night Raven. The Conquest X-30 is featured heavily in the second season of the TV series
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (TV series)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The cartoon had its beginnings with two five-part mini-series, then became a regular series that ran in syndication from 1985...
, when it replaced the Skystriker
Skystriker
In the fictional world of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Skystriker refers to two things: a jet fighter and a character.-Toys:The Skystriker XP-14F is a variable wing fighter aircraft, which first appeared in the 1983 edition of the hit cartoon series and toyline...
as the Joe team’s primary fighting aircraft.
Crossfire
The Crossfire was the first radio-controlled G.I. Joe vehicle. It was first released in 1987, packaged with the action figure Rumbler. The 4WD vehicle came with a control module and twin-lever joystick, and could be controlled from up to 70 feet away. It featured two "Live-Wire" Sam-19 missiles, "Pumper" 20mm cannons, and real rubber tires. The Crossfire was available in two different radio frequencies ("Alpha 27" or "Delta 49"), so that two vehicles could be operated in the same location.Crusader Space Shuttle
The Crusader Space Shuttle is based on the design of the DefiantDefiant (G.I. Joe)
The Defiant is a fictional space shuttle complex vehicle and station from the G.I. Joe series, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, line of toys, comics and cartoons.-Toys:...
that was released two years earlier. In lieu of the robot arm, the Crusader comes with the Avenger Scout Craft, which was a one-person recon jet, similar to the drone that accompanied the Cobra Night Raven S3P. The Crusader also came with a repainted version of the Payload
Payload (G.I. Joe)
Payload is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's Defiant pilot and his figure debuted in 1987.-Profile:...
action figure.
Desert Fox
The Desert Fox 6WD desert jeep was first released in 1988, packaged with the driver Skidmark. It featured two "Scorpion" anti-tank missiles, wheels that were heat and puncture resistant, and a rear-mounted anti-aircraft cannon. In 1993, it was recast and released as the Dino-Hunter Jeep, as part of the Dino-Hunter Mission Playset, which also included repainted versions of the figures Ambush and Low-LightLow-Light (G.I. Joe)
Low-Light is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He served as the G.I. Joe Team's Infantryman and debuted in 1986.-Profile:...
.
Dragonfly XH-1
The Dragonfly XH-1 assault copter was first released in 1983, packaged with the action figure Wild BillWild Bill (G.I. Joe)
Wild Bill is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s.-Profile:According to Wild Bill's original file card, his real name is William S. Hardy, and his rank is that of army chief warrant officer CW-4...
. Armed with four Sidewinder air-to-ground missiles, two Sidewinder H.E. missiles, and a dual M-34 grenade launcher/2mm Vulcan nose cannon, it became a trademark for the G.I. Joe Team. The toy's design is based upon the Bell AH-1 Cobra. The Dragonfly is featured in the 1985 G.I. Joe computer game. Wild Bill also pilots a Dragonfly in the C64/CPC version of the Action Force
Action Force (video game)
Action Force: International Heroes is a video game released by Virgin Games in for the Sinclair Spectrum and Commodore 64, and in for the Amstrad CPC. The game is set in the world of the Action Force toys by Hasbro. It was followed by a sequel, Action Force II.-Plot:Cobra have launched a...
video game. It was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Fly in 1988.
Ghoststriker X-16
The Ghoststriker X-16 was introduced in 1993, as the latest in the G.I. Joe Team's high-tech flight technology. Based on the F-16 Fighting FalconF-16 Fighting Falcon
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force . Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,400 aircraft have been built since...
, the jet featured two Sidewinder missiles, four Phoenix missiles, retractable landing gear, and an image projection unit built into the nosecone of the toy. When activated, it would project the illuminated image of an enemy jet on a wall, so that the toy could "fire a missile" at the image and neutralize it. The Ghoststriker came packaged with the Battle Corps version of Ace
Ace (G.I. Joe)
Ace is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original fighter pilot and debuted in 1983.-Profile:...
.
H.A.V.O.C.
The H.A.V.O.C. (Heavy Articulated Vehicle Ordnance Carrier) was introduced in 1986, and came packaged with the Cross-CountryCross-Country (G.I. Joe)
Cross-Country is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's H.A.V.O.C. driver and debuted in 1986.-Profile:...
action figure. It was armed with dual recoilless cannons, and "Lancer" guided missiles. The rear of the vehicle opened to reveal a reinforced lift-off pad, and one-man hover reconnaissance vehicle. Unlike much of the Joe team's vehicles and equipment up to that point, the H.A.V.O.C. was not based on any real-world vehicle, deployed or in development. It was repainted with chrome parts, and released as the Sky Patrol Sky H.A.V.O.C. in 1990.
Killer W.H.A.L.E.
The Killer W.H.A.L.E. (Warrior: Hovering Assault Launching Envoy) hovercraft was released in 1984. It came packaged with the CutterCutter (G.I. Joe)
Cutter is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's hovercraft pilot and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
action figure, and featured twin elevating cannons, two rotating machine guns, and six depth charges. The craft's four casters allow it to "hover" on a flat surface, and although not air-tight, the toy has positive buoyancy
Buoyancy
In physics, buoyancy is a force exerted by a fluid that opposes an object's weight. In a column of fluid, pressure increases with depth as a result of the weight of the overlying fluid. Thus a column of fluid, or an object submerged in the fluid, experiences greater pressure at the bottom of the...
and is capable of floating on water. In the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic book, the acronym stood for Water-borne Hovercraft Assault Landing: Experimental, and it first appeared in issue #28, when it participated in an assault on Zartan
Zartan
Zartan is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, by Hasbro. He is a mercenary who often worked directly for Cobra Commander, and is one of the main villains in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic and animated series. His character was voiced by Zack Hoffman in the 1985 TV...
's lair in Florida's Okefenokee Swamp
Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp is a shallow, 438,000 acre , peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia–Florida border in the United States. A majority of the swamp is in Georgia and protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness. The Okefenokee Swamp is considered to be...
. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Striker in 1988.
Mauler M.B.T.
The Mauler M.B.T. (Manned Battle TankTank
A tank is a tracked, armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which combines operational mobility, tactical offensive, and defensive capabilities...
) was released in 1985, as a replacement for the M.O.B.A.T. toy which was discontinued the same year. It came packaged with the Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal (G.I. Joe)
Heavy Metal is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's Mauler M.B.T. tank driver and debuted in 1985.-Profile:...
action figure. Like the M.O.B.A.T., the Mauler incorporated a small DC
Direct current
Direct current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by such sources as batteries, thermocouples, solar cells, and commutator-type electric machines of the dynamo type. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through...
electric motor
Electric motor
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force...
, powered by 4xC batteries
C battery
The C battery is a standard size of battery typically used in medium-drain applications such as toys and musical instruments.As of 2007, C batteries accounted for 4% of alkaline primary battery sales in the US...
. However, the Mauler toy was only capable of going forward, albeit with two speeds, unlike the M.O.B.A.T. which could also reverse and turn. It was repainted and fitted with new parts in 1989, and released as the Slaughter's Marauders Equalizer.
Mean Dog
The Mean Dog 3-in-1 armored vehicle was first released in 1988, packaged with the driver Wild Card. It consisted of a main body with a tow hook and ten missiles, a removable M200 "Spitfire" 20mm cannon, and a fast-attack scout car with a .50 caliber machine gun.M.O.B.A.T.
The M.O.B.A.T. (MOtorized BAttle Tank) was first released in 1982, packaged with the action figure SteelerSteeler (G.I. Joe)
Steeler is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's original tank commander and debuted in 1982.-Profile:...
. The design was based on the M551 Sheridan
M551 Sheridan
The M551 Sheridan was a light tank developed by the United States and named after Civil War General Philip Sheridan. It was designed to be landed by parachute and to swim across rivers. It was armed with the technically advanced but troublesome M81/M81E1 152mm gun/launcher which fired conventional...
light tank, with an extendable 130mm main cannon, and a .50 caliber machine gun. "Motorized" refers to the fact that toy was actually propelled by a small 2xD battery
D battery
A D battery is a size of dry cell. A D cell is cylindrical with electrical contacts at each end; the positive end having a nub or bump...
powered electric motor that drove the tank's tracks, allowing the toy to move forward/reverse and turn under its own power; its movement was controlled by moving the tank commander's cupola on the top of the turret. In later years, Hasbro was able to sell thousands of M.O.B.A.T. toys to former Soviet children through its India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n joint venture, Funskool (India) Ltd.; the Russians ordered 100,000 units delivered instantly.
In the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
G.I. Joe series, the M.O.B.A.T.'s most prominent appearances include the first issue, where it is part of a concentrated attack on a Cobra island fortress. Subsequently, the M.O.B.A.T. is featured prominently in issue #5, in a story dedicated to the vehicle. In-story, the acronym stood for "Multi-Ordnance BAttle Tank
Main battle tank
A main battle tank , also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fills the heavy direct fire role of many modern armies. They were originally conceived to replace the light, medium, heavy and super-heavy tanks. Development was spurred onwards in the Cold War with the development...
".
The M.O.B.A.T. is one of the vehicles a player can use in the 1985 G.I. Joe computer game. The M.O.B.A.T. toy also receives a brief mention, along with the Terrordrome
Terrordrome
The Cobra Terrordrome is a playset from Hasbro's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line.-Toys:The playset was first released in 1986, and is basically the prefabricated easily set up fortress/headquarters for Cobra. Each playset comes with a vehicle service and refueling bay, munitions depot, a...
, in the Stephen King
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
horror novel The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers is a 1987 horror novel by Stephen King. While maintaining a horror style, the novel is more of an excursion into the realm of science fiction for King, as the residents of the Maine town of Haven gradually fall under the influence of a mysterious object buried in the woods.In his...
.
Mudfighter
The Mudfighter bomber was first released in 1989, packaged with the pilot Dogfight. It featured two bomb racks, with sixteen AS-99 air-to-surface bombs, and a 100FW 1670 lb. "propfan" propeller with forward/reverse power modes.Persuader
The Persuader high-speed laser tank was first released in 1987, packaged with the action figure Back-Stop. It featured a "Heatwave" 10 Megawatt armor-piercing laser cannon, six "Dart" Sam-37 missiles, and 10-wheel drive. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Storm in 1988.Phantom X-19
The Phantom X-19 stealth fighter jet was first released in 1988, packaged with the pilot Ghostrider. It featured two "Bullseye" computer-aided low-altitude missiles, two BY-106 "Little Guy" long range air-to-air missiles, two opening wings with flip out laser cannons, and retractable landing gear.Raider
The Raider was first released in 1989, packaged with the driver Hot Seat. It featured titanium reinforced support legs for the upper section, to maintain perfect balance in attack mode, and allow the Raider's armaments to attack oncoming ground vehicles. It was armed with a dual-impact photo cannon, two tactical infrared computer-controlled laser blasters, and two large missiles housed inside the vehicle.Retaliator
The Retaliator helicopter was first released in 1990, packaged with the pilot Updraft. It features a capture claw with built in winch hook, super-speed rotor blades, four missiles, and a bomb ramp with nine bombs.Rolling Thunder
The Rolling Thunder armored missile launcher was first released in 1988, packaged with the driver Armadillo. It featured two large "Double Team" quad thruster rockets, which were hidden in the housing of the Rolling Thunder itself, and could be moved into launch position. Each rocket contained six "Firefly" free fall cluster bombs. The Rolling Thunder also came with a small ATSV (All Terrain Scout Vehicle), many laser cannons and missiles, and a turret-mounted "Short Throw" 90mm main battle cannon.S.H.A.R.C.
The S.H.A.R.C. Flying Submarine (Submersible High-speed Attack and Reconnaissance Craft) was first released in 1984, packaged with the action figure Deep SixDeep Six (G.I. Joe)
Deep Six is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's S.H.A.R.C. driver and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
. It featured two acoustic homing torpedoes, twin flip-up 30mm "Tidal Wave" cannons, and had both underwater and air-attack capabilities. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Shade in 1988. It was repainted with chrome parts, and released as the Sky Patrol Sky S.H.A.R.C. in 1990.
Shark 9000
The Shark 9000 was first released in 1993, packaged with the Battle Corps version of CutterCutter (G.I. Joe)
Cutter is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's hovercraft pilot and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
. It was originally planned to be part of the "Drug Elimination Force" line of figures and vehicles. The attack boat featured a water cannon, a spring-loaded "Aqua Attack" missile launcher, H2O X-1 machine guns, and actually floated with wind-up motor action.
Skystorm
The Skystorm X-wing chopper was first released in 1988, packaged with the pilot Windmill. Based partially on the Sikorsky S-72Sikorsky S-72
|-See also:-External links:* * *...
, it featured a turbo-shaft engine, and was armed with two large bombs and four missiles.
Skystriker XP-14F
The Skystriker XP-14F is a variable wing fighter aircraft that was first released in 1983, packaged with the AceAce (G.I. Joe)
Ace is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original fighter pilot and debuted in 1983.-Profile:...
action figure. When the G.I. Joe animated series was launched in 1985, the Skystriker was the team's only fighter aircraft, until the second season when the Conquest X-30 took over, in conjunction with the release of that toy. Although both the toy and the real life Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company was the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world as of 2010, and the largest builder of naval vessels. Northrop Grumman employs over...
F-14 Tomcat
F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental program following the collapse of the F-111B project...
fighter it was based upon were twin-seat designs, it was rarely portrayed as such in the associated comic books and cartoons. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Boomer in 1989.
Slugger
The Slugger Self-Propelled Cannon was first released in 1984, packaged with the action figure ThunderThunder (G.I. Joe)
Thunder is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's self-propelled gun artilleryman and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
. It featured a 170mm Howitzer cannon, a removable .30 caliber machine gun, a rear bumper/stabilizer, and a closable hatch to protect the figure inside the armored vehicle.
Snow Cat
The Snow Cat tracked arctic vehicle was first released in 1985, packaged with the action figure FrostbiteFrostbite (G.I. Joe)
Frostbite is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's Snow Cat driver and debuted in 1985.-Profile:His real name is Farley S. Seward, and his rank is that of corporal E-4...
. It featured a 680 hp engine, two high-speed "Avalanche" ski-missiles, and room for up to 10 Joes. It was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Cat in 1988.
Thunderclap
The Thunderclap was first released in 1989, packaged with the driver Long RangeLong Range (G.I. Joe)
Long Range is the code name of two fictional characters from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. The first is Karl W. Fritz, who is the G.I. Joe team's Thunderclap driver and debuted in 1989...
. It consisted of three components: a tractor vehicle, a trailer vehicle, and a cannon base. The tractor vehicle featured a MG-999 assault weapon, and two surface-to-surface missiles. The trailer vehicle had a computer-controlled blaster cannon, and three surface-to-surface cruise missiles. The main piece of the Thunderclap was its cannon base, featuring the huge extendable "Annihilator" cannon, with four stabilizer legs to support the base when set up separately from the vehicle itself. The cannon also had a mechanism that holds the shells, and simulated actual firing.
Tomahawk
The Tomahawk troop transit helicopter was first released in 1986, and came packaged with the action figure pilot Lift-TicketLift-Ticket (G.I. Joe)
Lift-Ticket is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's Tomahawk pilot and debuted in 1986.-Profile:...
. It featured a rear cargo ramp/door, a working winch and propeller, five removable seats, a 20mm cannon, and two laser-enhanced NVS .50 caliber machine guns. While not identical, the Tomahawk is similar in design to the Marine
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
CH-46 Sea Knight
CH-46 Sea Knight
The Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift tandem rotor transport helicopter, used by the United States Marine Corps to provide all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. Assault Support is its primary function, and the movement of supplies and...
and the Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
CH-47 Chinook
CH-47 Chinook
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. Its top speed of 170 knots is faster than contemporary utility and attack helicopters of the 1960s...
.
Toss 'n Cross
The Toss 'n Cross Bridge LayerArmoured vehicle-launched bridge
An armoured vehicle-launched bridge is a combat support vehicle, sometimes regarded as a subtype of combat engineering vehicle, designed to assist militaries in rapidly deploying tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles across rivers. The AVLB is usually a tracked vehicle converted from a tank...
was released in late 1984 as a Sears exclusive, and entered general retail in 1985. It came packaged with the Tollbooth action figure. The toy, although not a close copy like many others in the series, was inspired by the M60A1
M60A1 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)
The M60 AVLB is an armored vehicle based on the M60 Patton main battle tank chassis used for the launching and retrieval of a scissors-type bridge...
.
Triple "T"
The Triple "T" (Tag Team Terminator) was first released in 1986, packaged with the Sgt. SlaughterSgt. Slaughter (G.I. Joe)
Sgt. Slaughter is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline series based on the professional wrestler of the same name. Though the original G.I. Joe was based on the real life Sgt. Alvin York, Sgt. Slaughter was the first G.I. Joe figure accurately based on a real person...
action figure. The one-man tank featured two high explosive anti-tank missiles, and a 950 hp turbine engine. It was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Raider in 1988. In 1993, the original toy was offered as a mail-in vehicle, with magenta colored guns and missiles.
V.A.M.P.
The V.A.M.P. (Vehicle: Attack: Multi Purpose) was part of the original 1982 A Real American Hero release. Packaged with the action figure ClutchClutch (G.I. Joe)
Clutch is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is one of the G.I. Joe Team's motor vehicle drivers and debuted in 1982.-Profile:...
, the design was essentially a Jeep
Jeep
Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler . The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second...
, with dual-mounted 7.62mm machine guns that swiveled and elevated. The V.A.M.P. Mark II was released in 1984, and instead of the original's green color and twin machine guns, was instead painted tan and equipped with a quad-mount missile launcher (carrying the fictional Stinger XK-1 missile). A Sears exclusive included the VAMP four-wheeled drive vehicle with the H.A.L. artillery laser. The Vamp Mark II was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Sting in 1989.
Warthog A.I.F.V.
The Warthog A.I.F.V. (Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle) was first released in 1988, packaged with the driver Sgt. SlaughterSgt. Slaughter (G.I. Joe)
Sgt. Slaughter is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline series based on the professional wrestler of the same name. Though the original G.I. Joe was based on the real life Sgt. Alvin York, Sgt. Slaughter was the first G.I. Joe figure accurately based on a real person...
. It featured two large MGM-59 "Lance" surface-to-surface missiles, and an interior bay to hold extra troops.
Wolverine
The Wolverine Armored Missile Vehicle was first released in 1983, packaged with the action figure Cover GirlCover Girl (G.I. Joe)
Cover Girl is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline comic books and cartoon series. She is a tank jockey, specializing in the Wolverine missile tank, and debuted in 1983.-Profile:...
. It featured twelve Stinger ground-to-ground missiles, a tow hook, removable engine cover, and rescue cable. It was repainted and fitted with new parts in 1989, and released as the Slaughter's Marauders Lynx.
Other G.I. Joe vehicles
- A.P.C. – The A.P.C. (Amphibious Personnel Carrier) was first released in 1983. It was the first troop transporter for the Joes, featuring seat belts and a 50mm auto-control cannon, and it held 23 G.I. Joe soldiers. The A.P.C. was recast in black and red, and released as the Night Force Night Scrambler in 1989.
- Armadillo – The Armadillo mini-tank was first released in 1985. The small all-purpose tank featured 60mm synchronized variable-range cluster cannons. It was repainted and fitted with new parts in 1989, and released as the Slaughter's Marauders Armadillo.
- Attack Cruiser – The Attack Cruiser was released in 1991. It featured two mines, two missiles, and a launchable attack glider.
- Badger – The Badger was first released in 1991. It featured all-track radial tires, a 25,000 lb. tow hook with stabilizer, and an auto-fire missile launcher. In 1993, it was recast and released as the "Crimson Cruiser", as part of the Street Fighter IIStreet Fighter IIis a competitive fighting game originally released for the arcades in . It is the arcade sequel to the original Street Fighter released in and was Capcom's fourteenth title that ran on the CP System arcade hardware...
toy line, also produced by Hasbro at the time. - Barracuda – The Barracuda submarine was first released in 1992. It featured three "Shredder" torpedoes, movable stabilizer fins, and real diving action caused by included baking soda tablets.
- Battle Wagon – The Battle Wagon was released in 1991. It featured a detachable missile launcher with twelve missiles, and the vehicle itself was motorized.
- Bomb Disposal – The Bomb Disposal vehicle was released in 1985. It featured anti-tank mines, a hydraulic claw, and a universal tow hook.
- Brawler – The Brawler was first released in 1991. It featured fifteen detachable grenades, a missile launcher with two large missiles, and a removable hatch cover.
- Desert Apache – The Desert Apache AH-74 helicopter was first released in 1992, as part of the Sonic Fighters line. It featured electronic sounds, spring-loaded missile launchers, a 30mm chin gun, and a turbo-shaft thruster.
- Devilfish – The Devilfish high-speed attack boat was first released in 1986. It featured twin 110 hp jet motors, twin 20mm repeater cannons, two water guided "Captor" torpedoes, and four laser guided "Sea Phoenix" missiles. It was repainted and released as the Tiger Force Tiger Fish in 1989.
- Eco-Striker – The Eco-Striker was a recast of the A.W.E. Striker vehicle, released in 1992 as part of the Eco-Warriors line. The cannon was replaced by a water-firing gun.
- Falcon Glider – The G.I. Joe Falcon Glider was first released in 1983, packaged with the tan version of the action figure GruntGrunt (G.I. Joe)Grunt is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is an infantryman with the G.I. Joe Team and debuted in 1982.-Profile:...
. - Fort America – Fort America was released in 1992, as part of the Sonic Fighters line. It was a mobile fortress that featured electronic sounds, spring-loaded missile launchers, and transformed from a combat tank into a battle fortress.
- Hammer – The Hammer was first released in 1990, based on the designs of the GM HummerHummerHummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the Humvee; and the H2 and H3 models that were...
vehicle. It featured a removable engine cover, a high-impact pulse cannon, a fully rotational gun turret, and quick slide rear hatches with storage ducts. - L.C.V. Recon Sled – The L.C.V. (Low Crawl Vehicle) Recon Sled was first released in 1986.
- Locust – The Locust attack copter/bomber was first released in 1990. It featured four air-to-air missiles, and a tinted blast-proof windscreen canopy. A recolored version of the Locust was also included with the General in 1990.
- Manta Ray – The Manta Ray was first released in 1994. It was an inflatable attack raft, with three lock-on torpedoes, a front mounted torpedo launcher, and a turbo-blast engine.
- Mobile Battle Bunker – The Mobile Battle Bunker was first released in 1990. It featured a 5,000 round laser ammunition dispenser, two double-barreled mortar cannons, and a hidden missile rack that popped out from the inside.
- Monster Blaster A.P.C. – The Monster Blaster A.P.C. (Armored Personnel Carrier) was first released in 1993, as part of the "Mega Marines" line. Designed to be driven by the Mega Marine version of ClutchClutch (G.I. Joe)Clutch is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is one of the G.I. Joe Team's motor vehicle drivers and debuted in 1982.-Profile:...
(sold separately), the heavily armored troop transporter featured a "Lock 'n Load" missile launcher, four heat-seeking missiles, and puncture proof tires. - Mudbuster – The Mudbuster was first released in 1993. It was and all-terrain 4x4 battle truck, that featured a "smash 'n bash" bumper, a 360-degree rotating missile launcher, and puncture proof tires.
- Patriot – The Patriot was first released in 1992. It featured a multi-terrain track system, a quick recoil side machine gun, and triple-barreled laser cannon.
- Polar Battle Bear – The Polar Battle Bear (Skimobile) was first released in 1983. It featured movable twin 55mm cannons, two heat seeking missiles, a 160 hp V-6 engine, and a tow-hook for vehicle accessories.
- Radar Rat – The Radar Rat is a battlefield robot released in 1989, with two MM-15 "Flat Face" target guidance dishes, three terminal homing/active radar missiles, and puncture proof tires.
- R.A.M. – The Rapid Fire Motorcycle was part of the original A Real American Hero release in 1982. It included a Vulcan 20mm Gatling Cannon, a side car, and twin saddle bags. The R.A.M. was recast as a Sears exclusive in 1986, sold as the Dreadnok Ground Assault Motorcycle.
- Razor-Blade – The Razor-Blade helicopter was first released in 1994. It featured two handles with a connecting string, and by holding one of the handles and pulling the string tight, the helicopter would glide along the string. The vehicle also comes with a figure rescue backpack to "scoop" Joes out of harm's way.
- R.P.V. – The R.P.V. (Remote Piloted Vehicle) was first released in 1988. The hydraulically operated missile rack could be elevated with the attached remote, and had room for a figure in the driver's seat.
- Silver Mirage Motorcycle – The Silver Mirage Motorcycle was first released in 1985. It featured a silver finish, and sidecar with gun operator's seat, two ground launch missiles and 10-round mortar launcher.
- Skyhawk VTOL – The Skyhawk VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft was first released in 1984. It featured twin "Thunderclap" cannons, and two air-to-surface rockets. The Skyhawk was recast as a Sears exclusive in 1986, sold as the Dreadnok Air Assault VTOL. It was repainted with chrome parts in 1990, and released as the Sky Patrol Sky Hawk.
- Storm Eagle – The Storm Eagle A.T.F. (Advanced Tactical Fighter) was released in 1992. It was a one-piece water-shooting jet, with four missiles and rear landing gear.
- Swamp Masher – The Swamp Masher twelve-wheeled swamp vehicle was first released in 1988. It featured four tri-wheeled tracks for navigating rough terrain, and a 4.3 liter 350 hp engine.
- Tri-Blaster – The Tri-Blaster is a battlefield robot released in 1989. It is a one-man 4WD vehicle, with a triple-barreled pulse fire laser cannon, and digital communications array.
- Weapon Transport – The Weapon Transport vehicle was released in 1985. It came with a Force MK88 magnesium cased bomb, and removable bomb trailer.
Marauders
Unlike other recast and repainted vehicles, the Slaughter's Marauders line borrowed previous G.I. Joe vehicle designs, and added newly-minted parts to enhance their camouflaged frames. All three vehicles were released in 1989, and came without an action figure.- Armadillo – Based on the Armadillo mini-tank, it featured a missile launcher with stabilizer bar, and six missiles.
- Equalizer – Based on the Mauler M.B.T., but is not motorized. Instead, it featured a flip-up radar dish, dual missile launchers with six missiles, and dual M-80A anti-lock machine guns.
- Lynx – Based on the Wolverine tank, but without the missile launchers. Instead, its main weapon was a huge cannon, similar to the one attached to the Mauler M.B.T.
Night Force
The Night Force vehicles were repaints of existing G.I. Joe and Cobra vehicles, sold exclusively by Toys "R" Us, and designed for "top secret nighttime missions". None of these vehicles included a driver.- Night Blaster – The Night Blaster was a repaint of the Cobra Maggot in black and red, and was first released in 1988.
- Night Boomer – The Night Boomer was a repaint of the G.I. Joe SkystrikerSkystrikerIn the fictional world of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Skystriker refers to two things: a jet fighter and a character.-Toys:The Skystriker XP-14F is a variable wing fighter aircraft, which first appeared in the 1983 edition of the hit cartoon series and toyline...
in black and red, and was first released in 1989. - Night Raider – The Night Raider was a repaint of the Triple "T" in black and red, and was first released in 1988.
- Night Ray – The Night Ray was a repaint of the Cobra Moray hydrofoil in black and red, and was first released in 1989.
- Night Scrambler – The Night Scrambler was a repaint of the G.I. Joe A.P.C. in black and red, and was first released in 1989.
- Night Shade – The Night Shade was a repaint of the G.I. Joe S.H.A.R.C. in black and red, and was first released in 1988.
- Night Storm – The Night Storm was a repaint of the G.I. Joe Persuader in black and red, and was first released in 1988.
- Night Striker – The Night Striker was a repaint of the G.I. Joe W.H.A.L.E. in black and red, and was first released in 1988.
Tiger Force
- Tiger Cat – The Tiger Cat armored half-track was a repaint of the Snow Cat arctic vehicle. It was first released in 1988, packaged with the Tiger Force version of FrostbiteFrostbite (G.I. Joe)Frostbite is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's Snow Cat driver and debuted in 1985.-Profile:His real name is Farley S. Seward, and his rank is that of corporal E-4...
. - Tiger Fish – The Tiger Fish was a repaint of the Devilfish high-speed attack boat, and was first released in 1989.
- Tiger Fly – The Tiger Fly attack helicopter was a repaint of the Dragonfly XH-1 assault copter. It was first released in 1988, packaged with the Tiger Force version of RecondoRecondo (G.I. Joe)Recondo is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original jungle trooper, and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
. - Tiger Paw – The Tiger Paw was a repaint of the Cobra Ferret ATV, and was first released in 1988.
- Tiger Rat – The Tiger Rat attack plane was a repaint of the Cobra Rattler. It was first released in 1988, packaged with the pilot Skystriker.
- Tiger Shark – The Tiger Shark was a repaint of the Cobra Water Moccasin, and was first released in 1988.
- Tiger Sting – The Tiger Sting was a repaint of the V.A.M.P Mark II, and was first released in 1989.
BUGG
The Cobra BUGG was first released in 1988, packaged with the driver Secto-Viper. It was an amphibious command vehicle, with a removable two-man hovercraft/submarine, twin cannons, machine guns, anti-aircraft gun, and two missiles.Condor Z-25
The Cobra Condor Z-25 was first released in 1989, packaged with the pilot Aero-Viper. The Condor has two different component parts that are detachable at the touch of a button; an attack "wing, and a high-speed aircraft. Other special features included a thumb-wheel bomb dropping mechanism, bomb-bay doors, retractable landing gear, and dual-laser support cannons.Detonator
The Cobra Detonator was first released in 1993, packaged with the driver Nitro-Viper. It featured six monster tires, three long-range ICBM rockets, and a targeting seat with AAK gun.Dictator
Overlord's Dictator was first released in 1990, packaged with the Overlord action figure. It is a simple combination track and wheeled craft, with rapid-fire .40 caliber machine guns, and low to the ground air-to-surface missiles.Firebat
The Cobra Firebat was included with the TerrordromeTerrordrome
The Cobra Terrordrome is a playset from Hasbro's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line.-Toys:The playset was first released in 1986, and is basically the prefabricated easily set up fortress/headquarters for Cobra. Each playset comes with a vehicle service and refueling bay, munitions depot, a...
playset in 1986, packaged with the A.V.A.C. (Air Viper Advanced Class) pilot. A later mail-in version came in a brighter red color, without the A.V.A.C. figure.
Hammerhead
The Cobra Hammerhead submersible sea tank was first released in 1990, packaged with the driver Decimator. It featured two detachable attack subs with missile firing capabilities, an airtight self-contained control center, a decompression chamber, and an airborne/undersea command module with pivoting radar unit.H.I.S.S.
The Cobra H.I.S.S. (Hi Speed Sentry) was first released in 1983, and was packaged with the HISS Driver action figure. It came with twin 90mm "Double Diablo" cannons, which could swivel and elevate. Along with the F.A.N.G. and the Viper Glider, this toy was one of the first three Cobra vehicles to be released, a full year after the initial Joe team vehicles.As Cobra's primary tracked vehicle, this toy was meant to face-off against the M.O.B.A.T. tank. However, the toy's build quality was significantly lower, and unlike the M.O.B.A.T. toy, the H.I.S.S. toy was not motorized, in fact the "tracks" were made of solid molded plastic.
The H.I.S.S. was featured prominently in the comics and the first season of the animated series.
H.I.S.S. II
The Cobra H.I.S.S. II was first released in 1989, packaged with the driver Track Viper. It is an updated version of the original H.I.S.S. tank, and featured a hull that opens to carry Cobra troopers, a tri-barreled thermal-propulsion cannon, two 100mm armor-piercing laser machine guns, and two surface-hovering "Slam" missiles.Hurricane V.T.O.L.
The Cobra Hurricane V.T.O.L. (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) was first released in 1990, packaged with the pilot Vapor. It featured eleven missiles, dual 75mm cannons, and a VTE-490 pilotless attack drone mounted on its back.Maggot
The Cobra Maggot was three vehicles in one. It was first released in 1987, packaged with the driver W.O.R.M.S. It could be separated into a long-range gun emplacement with 155mm cannon, a battlefield control vehicle, and a high-speed attack vehicle with a 1000 hp turbo-diesel engine. It was recast in black and red, and released as the G.I. Joe Night Blaster in 1988.Mamba
The Cobra Mamba was a supersonic attack helicopter. It was first released in 1987, packaged with the pilot Gyro-Viper. The Mamba featured two detachable "MOLT" assault pods (Mamba Offensive Light Tactical), six missiles, and a NT-58 turbo-shaft engine.Moray
The Cobra Moray hydrofoil was first released in 1985, packaged with the Cobra LampreyLamprey (G.I. Joe)
Lamprey is the name of a set of characters from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys. Generally speaking, they are Cobra soldiers specialized in underwater and sea environments...
pilot. It featured a V-12 engine, two air-to-water torpedoes, four small missiles with a pop-up launcher, and an array of .30 caliber machine guns. It was recast in black and red, and released as the G.I. Joe Night Ray in 1989.
Night Raven S3P
The Cobra Night Raven S3P was first released in 1986, packaged with the Strato-Viper action figure. Based on the Blackbird SR-71, the Night Raven featured two twin missile pods, a single person "Drone" recon jet, twin 20mm cannons, and dual Viper Mach 3.5 turbojet engines. It was repainted with chrome parts, and released as the G.I. Joe Sky Raven in 1990.Rattler
The Cobra Rattler is a VTOLVTOL
A vertical take-off and landing aircraft is one that can hover, take off and land vertically. This classification includes fixed-wing aircraft as well as helicopters and other aircraft with powered rotors, such as cyclogyros/cyclocopters and tiltrotors...
attack aircraft inspired by the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II
A-10 Thunderbolt II
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. The A-10 was designed for a United States Air Force requirement to provide close air support for ground forces by attacking tanks,...
. It originally appeared in 1984, packaged with the pilot Wild Weasel
Wild Weasel (G.I. Joe)
Wild Weasel is a fictional character appearing in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series and comic-books. He is a member of Cobra and pilot of the Cobra Rattler...
, and was intended as Cobra's answer to the Skystriker
Skystriker
In the fictional world of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Skystriker refers to two things: a jet fighter and a character.-Toys:The Skystriker XP-14F is a variable wing fighter aircraft, which first appeared in the 1983 edition of the hit cartoon series and toyline...
, which had been added to the toyline a year earlier. It was repainted and released as the G.I. Joe Tiger Rat in 1988.
Sea Ray
The Cobra Sea Ray was first released in 1987, packaged with the driver Sea Slug. The underwater attack and aerial reconnaissance vehicle featured a two-stage ship with eight "Snake Attack" surface-to-air missiles, two 30mm cannons, and a "Thruster" Mach-2 turbojet engine.Stellar Stiletto
The Cobra Stellar Stiletto was first released in 1988, packaged with the pilot Star-Viper. It featured dual "Stellar" main propulsion engines, the capability of exit and re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, and the tail could be maneuvered so that the Stiletto could achieve the semblance of a VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) launch. It was recast and released as the G.I. Joe Starfighter in 1993, as part of the Star BrigadeStar Brigade
The Star Brigade is a fictional sub-team from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. With specialized space suits and accessories, these high-tech astronauts were designed to protect the universe from Cobra and the Lunartix Empire.-Toys:All of the Star Brigade...
line.
Stinger
The Cobra Stinger Night Attack 4WD vehicle was first released in 1984. Packaged with the Stinger Driver action figure, it featured four ground-to-air rockets with 360-degree rotation. The Stinger was recast as a Sears exclusive in 1986, sold as the Dreadnok Ground Assault 4WD.STUN
The Cobra STUN was first released in 1986, packaged with the Motor-Viper action figure. It was a three-wheeled vehicle, with forward assault pods that split down the center. Each pod was armed with twin "Blazer" rotating laser cannons. It was recast in a red and black cross "Snake Skin" camouflage, and released as the Python STUN in 1989, as part of the Python PatrolPython Patrol
The Python Patrol is an elite unit within the fictional Cobra Organization. They have special uniforms that masks their presence to electronic detection systems...
line.
Water Moccasin
The Cobra Water Moccasin swamp cruiser was first released in 1984, packaged with the CopperheadCopperhead (G.I. Joe)
Copperhead is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is Cobra's Water Moccasin pilot and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
action figure. It featured twin 44mm "Destructor" cannons, 20mm roof-mounted DES-20B twin machine guns, a "Gator" surface torpedo, and a 580 hp engine. It was repainted and released as the G.I. Joe Tiger Shark in 1988.
W.O.L.F.
The Cobra W.O.L.F. (Winter Operational Light Fighting Vehicle) was first released in 1987, packaged with the driver Ice-Viper. The W.O.L.F. was a winter attack vehicle, and featured four "Wham" surface-to-air missiles and two "Snarl" ski-torpedoes.Other Cobra vehicles
- Adder – The Cobra Adder was first released in 1988, and featured two large "White Heat" surface-to-surface missiles.
- Buzz Boar – The Buzz Boar underground attack vehicle was first released in 1987.
- C.A.T. – The Cobra C.A.T. (Crimson Attack Tank) was a Sears exclusive first released in 1985. Billed as "A Crimson Guard Weapon", it is a recast of the M.O.B.A.T. in black and red. It was likewise motorized, propelled by a small 2xD battery powered electric motor that drove the tank's tracks, allowing the toy to move forward/reverse and turn under its own power.
- Devastator – The Devastator is a battlefield robot released in 1989. It featured four "HOTS" (High Output Terrain-Hugging System) missiles, a "Tandem Blaster" .50 caliber machine gun, and hardened steel rear tracks.
- Earthquake – The Cobra Earthquake was first released in 1992. It was a heavily armored earth mover, that featured three "drop 'n shoot" mortar bombs, a 50mm machine gun, and four surface-to-surface missiles.
- F.A.N.G. – The F.A.N.G. (Fully Armed Negator Gyrocopter) was first released in 1983. The light-attack helicopter was equipped with four air-to-air heat-seeking rockets, and was designed for quick Cobra raids. Along with the H.I.S.S. and the Viper Glider, this toy was one of the first three Cobra vehicles to be released, a full year after the initial Joe team vehicles. The F.A.N.G. figured prominently in the comics and the first season of the animated series. The F.A.N.G. was also featured in the 1985 G.I. Joe computer game. The F.A.N.G. was recast as a Sears exclusive in 1986, sold as the Dreadnok Air Assault Gyrocopter.
- F.A.N.G. II – The F.A.N.G. II was first released in 1989, and is an updated version of the original F.A.N.G. helicopter. It features rotating wings, a 20mm long range cannon, and six "AIMZ-33" air-to-air missiles.
- Ferret – The Cobra Ferret all-terrain vehicle was first released in 1985. It featured two laser-guided missiles, a .50 caliber machine gun, and a four-cycle fender engine. It was repainted and released as the G.I. Joe Tiger Paw in 1988.
- Flight Pod – The Cobra Flight Pod (also known as the "Trubble Bubble") was a one-man bubble craft for surveying G.I. Joe from above. It was first released in 1985, and could also be used as a transport for the SNK aerial mine. The Trubble Bubble was heavily utilized on the Sunbow cartoon.
- Hovercraft – The Cobra Hovercraft is a battlefield robot released in 1989. It featured high-speed rotors, a dual-barreled "Crusher" .50 caliber machine gun, and four "Sailfish" surface torpedoes.
- Hydro-Sled – The Cobra Hydro-Sled was first released in 1986, and featured a rapid fire 9mm cannon, two guided "Sunk" torpedoes, and a wire-guided "Snag" spear gun.
- Ice Sabre – The Cobra Ice Sabre was first released in 1991. It featured rear side-mounted anti-aircraft cannons, and a swinging missile launcher system, with laser guidance, and a built in "cap firing" mechanism that would discharge when a missile was fired.
- Ice Snake – The Cobra Ice Snake is a fast-attack snow vehicle. It was first released in 1993, and featured a spring-action 360-degree rotating missile launcher, a roll-cage canopy, and heavy duty treads.
- IMP – The Cobra IMP was first released in 1988. It was a one-man tank that carried three Infrared Imaging missiles, and each missile contained eight removable mines secured around the center of the two-stage bombs.
- Jet Pack – The Cobra Jet Pack was first released in 1987, and featured two jet intakes, two "Neutralizer" air-to-air missiles, and four 25mm machine guns.
- Liquidator – The Cobra Liquidator A.T.F. (Advanced Tactical Fighter) was released in 1992. It was a one-piece water-shooting jet, with four missiles and rear landing gear.
- Night Landing – The Cobra Night Landing was an infiltration device for night missions, and was released in 1985.
- Paralyzer – The Cobra Paralyzer was first released in 1991. It was a tracked assault vehicle that featured a swiveling battle turret with 360-degree rotation, a double-barreled concussion cannon, and three missiles. In 1993, it was recast and released as the "Sonic Boom Tank", as part of the Street Fighter IIStreet Fighter IIis a competitive fighting game originally released for the arcades in . It is the arcade sequel to the original Street Fighter released in and was Capcom's fourteenth title that ran on the CP System arcade hardware...
toy line, also produced by Hasbro at the time. - Parasite – The Cobra Parasite was first released in 1992. It was an armored personnel carrier, that featured a "bomb firing catapult" with three gyro-catapult bombs, a rotating laser chin gun, and could carry up to 17 figures.
- Piranha – The Cobra Piranha was first released in 1990. It featured surface-skimming missiles, a removable machine gun emplacement, a 12,000 hp engine, and a high-velocity depth charge launcher.
- Pogo – The Cobra Pogo (Ballistic Battle Ball) was a one-man attack vehicle. It was first released in 1987, and featured maneuverability with its three resilient landing pods, and rotating machine gun turret. It was recast and released in 1993 as the Cobra Invader, as part of the Star BrigadeStar BrigadeThe Star Brigade is a fictional sub-team from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. With specialized space suits and accessories, these high-tech astronauts were designed to protect the universe from Cobra and the Lunartix Empire.-Toys:All of the Star Brigade...
line. - Rage – The Cobra Rage tank was first released in 1990. It featured four air-to-air missiles, a 25-valve thruster engine, and a movable turret with a long-range dual-barreled concussion cannon.
- Rat – The Cobra Rat was first released in 1992. It was a high-speed attack hovercraft, and featured launchable anti-aircraft flak rotors with stabilizer control spokes.
- Scorpion – The Cobra Scorpion was first released in 1994. It featured a 360-degree rotating missile launcher, a pivoting Gatling gun, and a fuel-injected V8 engine.
- Septic Tank – The Cobra Septic Tank was released in 1991, as part of the Eco-Warriors line. It featured a hydro powered sludge liquifier/compressor, and color change battle damage. The body of the Septic Tank was created by modifying the mold of the original H.I.S.S. tank, and the compressor could be fed water through a hose, like a water pistol.
- S.M.S. – The Cobra S.M.S. (Sentry and Missile System) was a Sears exclusive first released in 1985. Billed as "A Crimson Guard Weapon", it is a recast of the Cobra H.I.S.S. in red, with a bonus M.M.S. in red and black for the sentry to tow.
- Viper Glider – The Cobra Viper Glider was first released in 1983, packaged with the Viper Pilot action figure. The Viper Glider is a re-paint of the G.I. Joe Falcon Glider. Along with the F.A.N.G. and the H.I.S.S., this toy was one of the first three Cobra vehicles to be released, a full year after the initial Joe team vehicles.
See also
- Action Force vehicles
- Action Man Vehicles
- Fictional military aircraftFictional military aircraftFictional military aircraft are imagined aircraft which are used in fiction, in its various media, but do not exist in the real world. These aircraft may be conjectured variants of real-world aircraft or they may be completely fabricated by the author....
- G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man vehicles
- G.I. Joe Adventure Team vehicles
- List of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero characters
- List of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero playsets
External links
- Vehicles and Vessels at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page
- Vehicle/Playset Archive at YOJOE.com