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:''The Rattler is a [[Cobra]] vehicle from the [[A Real American Hero]] and [[G.I. Joe vs. Cobra]] series.''
  
:''The Rattler is a [[Cobra]] vehicle from the [[A Real American Hero]] and [[G.I. Joe vs. Cobra]] series.''
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Along with the [[H.I.S.S.]], the '''Rattler''' is the one other symbol of [[Cobra]]'s might. For many years, it has been the evil organization's chief means of gaining air superiority and has been for many years. Even with the advent of other more sophisticated fighters like the [[Hurricane]] and the [[Stellar Stiletto]], the Rattler has continued to be the most versatile fighter.
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Along with the [[H.I.S.S.]], the '''Rattler''' is the one other symbol of [[Cobra]]'s might. For many years, it has been the evil organization's chief means of gaining air superiority. Even with the advent of other more sophisticated fighters like the [[Hurricane]] and the [[Stellar Stiletto]], the Rattler has continued to be the most versatile fighter.
   
 
==Features==
  
==Features==
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While primarily designed as a ground assault jet, the Rattler is also configured to be capable of engaging in aerial dogfights, though its high fuel consumption limits this. It has VTOL capability that enables it to respond for quick support. The nose-mounted 30mm seven-barrelled anti-tank gun can shoot up to 1,400 rounds while the turret-mounted 20mm twin guns can shoot up to 2,000 rounds.
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While primarily designed as a ground assault jet, the Rattler is also configured to be capable of engaging in aerial dogfights, though its high fuel consumption limits this. It has VTOL capability that enables it to respond for quick support. The aircraft has a maximum weight of 23.5 tons, and a maximum speed of 450 mph with a 300 mile average combat radius.
   
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The Rattler's ordnance is impressive. It holds a total of six cluster bombs, two pilot-selectable air-to-air air-to-ground missiles, armor-piercing Renegade missiles and two radar-seeking bombs.
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The nose-mounted 30mm seven-barrelled anti-tank gun can shoot up to 1,400 rounds while the turret-mounted 20mm twin guns can shoot up to 2,000 rounds. The Rattler's ordnance is impressive, being able carry up to 14K lbs on 10 external hardpoints (variable configured weapon loads). One configuration consisting of six cluster bombs, two pilot-selectable air-to-air air-to-ground missiles, armor-piercing Renegade missiles and two radar-seeking bombs.
   
 
==Fiction==
  
==Fiction==
 
===Comics continuity===
  
===Comics continuity===
   
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===Animated continuity===
  
===Animated continuity===
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[[Image:Rattler.png|200px|thumb|left|The Rattler from the [[A Real American Hero animated continuity]].]]
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==Toys==
  
==Toys==
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* '''G.I. Joe vs. Cobra (2002)'''
  
* '''G.I. Joe vs. Cobra (2002)'''
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:A recolored Rattler was sold as a [[Toys R Us]] exclusive. The toy was retooled with a sound attack feature. A new Wild Weasel action figure was also included.
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:A recolored Rattler was sold as a [[Toys "Я" Us]] exclusive. The toy was retooled with a sound attack feature. A new Wild Weasel action figure was also included.
 
:[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/02/rattler/blueprints1.shtml Blueprint 1] [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/02/rattler/blueprints2.shtml Blueprint 2] from YoJoe.com
  
:[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/02/rattler/blueprints1.shtml Blueprint 1] [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/02/rattler/blueprints2.shtml Blueprint 2] from YoJoe.com
   
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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* The Rattler is based on the real-life [[Wikipedia:A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt II]].
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* The Rattler appears to be a [[Wikipedia:A-10 Thunderbolt II|YA-10B Thunderbolt II]] with extreme modifications such as:
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** The engines were moved from the tail to the wings and a third engine was placed on top of the tail similar to a DC-10 or MD-11.
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** All engines were given afterburning capability.
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** The wings can tilt to allow vertical take offs and landings. This is a real life ability called "tilt-wing" and shown by experimental aircrafts such as the Hiller X-18. "Heli-crafts" such as the V-22 Osprey uses a slightly different method of V/STOL ability called the "tilt-rotor" (The big difference of course is that in a tilt-wing, the whole entire wing rotates, like the Rattler. In tilt rotor, the engines and the propeller is mounted on the wing tip and only the engine pod rotates, not the whole entire wing).  
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** The 30mm cannon was replaced with a laser-firing cannon (as is common for all of the small caliber weapons in the series).
   
 
==External links==
  
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==References==
  
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* G.I. Joe: Field Manual Vol 1
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Revision as of 18:04, 29 April 2020

This article is about Cobra tank smasher; for the second Cobra night attack vehicle, see Rattler 4-WD.


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The Rattler is a Cobra vehicle from the A Real American Hero and G.I. Joe vs. Cobra series.
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Along with the H.I.S.S., the Rattler is the one other symbol of Cobra's might. For many years, it has been the evil organization's chief means of gaining air superiority. Even with the advent of other more sophisticated fighters like the Hurricane and the Stellar Stiletto, the Rattler has continued to be the most versatile fighter.

Features

While primarily designed as a ground assault jet, the Rattler is also configured to be capable of engaging in aerial dogfights, though its high fuel consumption limits this. It has VTOL capability that enables it to respond for quick support. The aircraft has a maximum weight of 23.5 tons, and a maximum speed of 450 mph with a 300 mile average combat radius.

The nose-mounted 30mm seven-barrelled anti-tank gun can shoot up to 1,400 rounds while the turret-mounted 20mm twin guns can shoot up to 2,000 rounds. The Rattler's ordnance is impressive, being able carry up to 14K lbs on 10 external hardpoints (variable configured weapon loads). One configuration consisting of six cluster bombs, two pilot-selectable air-to-air air-to-ground missiles, armor-piercing Renegade missiles and two radar-seeking bombs.

Fiction

Comics continuity

Write up

Animated continuity

Rattler

The Rattler from the A Real American Hero animated continuity.

Write up

Toys

Toy editions

  • A Real American Hero (1984)
The Rattler was originally sold as part of the vehicle packages of the A Real American Hero series. It was sold in 1984 and in 1985. It included a Wild Weasel action figure.
Original 1984 blueprint from YoJoe.com
  • G.I. Joe vs. Cobra (2002)
A recolored Rattler was sold as a Toys "Я" Us exclusive. The toy was retooled with a sound attack feature. A new Wild Weasel action figure was also included.
Blueprint 1 Blueprint 2 from YoJoe.com

Re-uses/re-makes

The mold used to create the Rattler was also used for the following vehicles:

Trivia

  • The Rattler appears to be a YA-10B Thunderbolt II with extreme modifications such as:
    • The engines were moved from the tail to the wings and a third engine was placed on top of the tail similar to a DC-10 or MD-11.
    • All engines were given afterburning capability.
    • The wings can tilt to allow vertical take offs and landings. This is a real life ability called "tilt-wing" and shown by experimental aircrafts such as the Hiller X-18. "Heli-crafts" such as the V-22 Osprey uses a slightly different method of V/STOL ability called the "tilt-rotor" (The big difference of course is that in a tilt-wing, the whole entire wing rotates, like the Rattler. In tilt rotor, the engines and the propeller is mounted on the wing tip and only the engine pod rotates, not the whole entire wing).  
    • The 30mm cannon was replaced with a laser-firing cannon (as is common for all of the small caliber weapons in the series).

External links

References

  • G.I. Joe: Field Manual Vol 1


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