Rattler

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The Rattler is a Cobra vehicle from the A Real American Hero and G.I. Joe vs. Cobra series.

Rattler
Machine information
Machine type	Jet fighter
Purpose	Ground attack
Weapon(s)	Array of different missiles and bombs
Military information
Service branch	Cobra Air Force
Driver / Pilot	Wild Weasel; Other qualified
Organizational information
Faction(s)	Cobra

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.

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 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. 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.

Fiction

Comics continuity

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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 R 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:

• Tiger Rat (1988)
• A-10 Thunderbolt (1997)

Trivia

• The Rattler is based on the real-life A-10 Thunderbolt II.

External links

• YoJoe.com page

References

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