1989 Equipment

• White buggy with green laser cannon and missile launcher, used by G.I. Joe.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, part of Battlefield Robots line.
• Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Robots were Radar Rat (1989); Devastator (1989); and Hovercraft (1989).
• The Tri-Blaster was animated only for commercials.

• White buggy with green radar dish and missile launcher, used by G.I. Joe.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, part of Battlefield Robots line.
• Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Robots were Tri-Blaster (1989); Devastator (1989); and Hovercraft (1989).

Radar Rat Animated Appearances

Notes: Radar Rats made 2 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 21 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

• White three-tread vehicle with forward machine gun, used by Cobra.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, part of Battlefield Robots line.
• Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Robots were Tri-Blaster (1989); Radar Rat (1989); and Hovercraft (1989).

Devastator Animated Appearances

Notes: Devastators made 3 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 20 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

• White square hovercraft with twin rear fans and foward machine gun, used by Cobra.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, part of Battlefield Robots line.
• Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Robots were Tri-Blaster (1989); Radar Rat (1989); and Devastator (1989).

Hovercraft Animated Appearances

Notes: Hovercraft made 5 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 95 seconds on screen. They were named twice in-story.

• Gold low-built one man crawl vehicle, used by the Iron Grenadiers.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Darklon.
• The Evader was animated only for commercials.

• Purple one-man twin-rotor copter, used by Cobra. Stands for Fully-Armed Negator Gyrocopter.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Related: Cobra F.A.N.G. (1983); Cobra F.A.N.G. III (2002); Cobra F.A.N.G. and Cobra C.L.A.W. (2008).

F.A.N.G. II Animated Appearances

Notes: F.A.N.G. II's made 7 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 266 seconds on screen. They were named 4 times in-story.

F.A.N.G. II Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, F.A.N.G. II's were discernible in 34 panels in 9 issues from Oct. 1989 to Aug. 1991: SM 26, #92, 97, 100, 101, 108, 109, 110, and 115.

• Silver one-man tread tank with Popoid-mounted laser cannon, used by G.I. Joe's Battle Force 2000.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Related: The other Battle Force 2000 vehicles were Marauder (1987); Sky Sweeper (1987); Vindicator (1987); Dominator (1987); Eliminator (1987); and Vector (1987). The 1987 vehicles had parts that combined to form the Future Fortress (1987).
• The Pulverizer was animated only for commercials.

Pulverizer Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Pulverizers were discernible in 10 panels in 2 issues from Mar. 1991 to Jul. 1991: #110 and 114.

• Red criss-crossed twin cannon station with enclosed cockpit on folding wheels, used by Cobra's Python Patrol. Stands for Assault System Pod.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Recolor of Cobra A.S.P. (1984). Also related: Operation Crimson Sabotage (2004).

Python A.S.P. Animated Appearances

Notes: Python A.S.P.s made 1 appearance in the DiC series, with a total of 26 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story. (One DiC series episode featured an A.S.P. computer system, but it was unrelated to the vehicle.)

Python A.S.P. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, Python A.S.P.s were only discernible in 8 panels of 1 issue: #88 in Jul. 1989.

• Yellow one-man attack boat with twin outboard motors, used by G.I. Joe's Tiger Force.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Recolor of the Devilfish (1986).
• No animated appearances.

• Small green and brown tread-tank with one-man 6-missile turret, used by G.I. Joe's Slaughter's Marauders.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Related: Mini Tank Armadillo (1985); Sgt. Slaughter's Armadillo (2006); Armadillo Tank vs. Serpentor's Air Chariot (2008).

Armadillo Animated Appearances

Notes: Armadillos made 6 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 73 seconds on screen. They were only named once in-story (in Day 5).

• White Fast Attack Vehicle with large studded rear wheels and green rollbar, used by G.I. Joe.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Windchill.
• Arctic Blasts were animated only for commercials.

• Green jet bomber with large rear propeller.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Dogfight. Reissued in fall 1989 with Dogfight, the H.I.S.S. II, Track Viper, and two random figures from 1988-1989 as a Benny's-exclusive set.

Mudfighter Animated Appearances

Notes: Mudfighters made 2 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 56 seconds on screen. They were only named once in-story.

Mudfighter Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Mudfighters were discernible in 40 panels in 3 issues from Nov. 1989 to Jun. 1991: SM 28, #111, and 113.

• Red criss-crossed 3-wheeled vehicle with splitting forward gun pods, used by Cobra's Python Patrol. They were never named in-story.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Recolor of Cobra Stun (1986). Also related: Dreadnok Stun (2004).

Python Stun Animated Appearances

Notes: Python Stuns made 3 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 102 seconds on screen.

Python Stun Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Python Stuns were discernible in 37 panels in 2 issues from Jul. 1989 to May 1990: #88 and 100.

• Yellow jeep with door panels and rear-mounted missile box, used by G.I. Joe's Tiger Force.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Related: Attack Vehicle (V.A.M.P.) (1982); Attack Vehicle (V.A.M.P. Mark II) (1984); Cobra Night Attack 4-WD Stinger (1984); Cobra Rattler 4-WD (1998); Desert Striker (2001); V.A.M.P. with Twin Battle Gun (2004); V.A.M.P. Mark V (2007); V.A.M.P. (2008); Cobra Stinger (2009).
• No animated appearances.

Tiger Sting Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Tiger Stings were discernible in 21 panels in 4 issues from Sept. 1989 to Aug. 1990: SM 25, SM 26, #93, and 103.

• Green and brown tread tank with large rear-mounted cannon, used by G.I. Joe's Slaughter's Marauders. They were only named once in-story (in Day 5).
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Related: Armored Missile Vehicle Wolverine (1983); Mauler M.B.T. Tank (1985).

Lynx Animated Appearances

Notes: Lynxes made 5 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 69 seconds on screen.

• Blue-grey transport tank with triangular treads and red triple cannon turret, used by Cobra.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Track Viper. Reissued in fall 1989 with Track Viper, the Mudfighter, Dogfight, and two random figures from 1988-1989 as a Benny's-exclusive set.
• Related: Cobra H.I.S.S. (1983); Cobra's Sentry and Missile System (S.M.S.) (1985); H.I.S.S. II (1989); Septic Tank (1991); H.I.S.S. III (2000); Crimson Strike Team H.I.S.S. Tank (2002); Cobra Hiss IV (2002); H.I.S.S. IIb (2003); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2004); Operation Crimson Sabotage (2004); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2005/I); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2005/II); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2008/I); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2008/II); Ultimate Battle Pack (2008); Arctic H.I.S.S. (2009).

H.I.S.S. II Animated Appearances

Notes: H.I.S.S. II's made 8 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 178 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

H.I.S.S. II Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, H.I.S.S. II's were discernible in 74 panels in 10 issues from Feb. 1990 to Jun. 1993: #97, 100, 101, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, and 137.

• Tan tread tank with elevating forward gun station, used by G.I. Joe.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Hot Seat.

Raider Animated Appearances

Notes: Raiders made 6 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 132 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

Raider Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Raiders were discernible in 70 panels in 6 issues from Oct. 1990 to Jul. 1991: #105, 110, 111, 112, 113, and 114.

• Orange 8-wheeled elevating tank with side missile launchers and domed turret, used by the Iron Grenadiers.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Wild Boar.

Razorback Animated Appearances

Notes: Razorbacks made 3 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 171 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

Razorback Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Razorbacks were discernible in 65 panels in 7 issues from Oct. 1989 to Sept. 1991: SM 26, #97, 101, 102, 103, 105, and 116.

• Red criss-crossed jet fighter with forward-swept wings; similar to Grumman X-29, used by Cobra's Python Patrol. Has black panels on the wingtips that are red on the 2009 version.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Recolor of Conquest X-30 (1986). Also related: Conquest X-30 (1998); Conquest X-30 (2003); Conquest X-30 (2008); Python Patrol Conquest X-30 (2009).

Python Conquest Animated Appearances

Notes: Python Conquests made 3 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 193 seconds on screen. They (or the jets from which they were created) were named 3 times in-story.

Python Conquest Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Python Conquests were discernible in 45 panels in 4 issues from Jul. 1989 to May 1990: #88, SM 28, 99, and 100.

• Large green and brown tread tank with 6-missile turret, used by G.I. Joe's Slaughter's Marauders.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989.
• Related: Mauler M.B.T. Tank (1985).

Equalizer Animated Appearances

Notes: Equalizers made 4 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 122 seconds on screen. They were only named once in-story (in Day 1).

• Green cannon station with tan transport trucks; similar to Atomic Annie, used by G.I. Joe.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Long Range.

Thunderclap Animated Appearances

Notes: The Thunderclap made 1 appearance in the DiC series, with a total of 95 seconds on screen. It was never named in-story.

Thunderclap Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, the Thunderclap was discernible in 23 panels in 4 issues from Nov. 1989 to Nov. 1992: #92, 99, 110, 130.

• White two-module jet fighter with forward-swept wings and rear cannon station, used by Cobra.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Aero-Viper.

Condor Animated Appearances

Notes: A Condor made 1 appearance in the DiC series, with a total of 95 seconds on screen.

Condor Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Condors were discernible in 42 panels in 8 issues from Nov. 1989 to Feb. 1992: #92, SM 28, 97, 100, 103, 115, 120, and 121.

• Black and white space shuttle with white one-man drone, used by G.I. Joe.
• Boxed vehicle from spring 1989, packaged with Payload.
• Related: Cobra Night Raven S³P (1986); Space Vehicle Launch Complex (1987); Sky Raven (1990).
• The Crusader was animated only for commercials.

Crusader Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, the Crusader was only discernible in 25 panels of 1 issue: SM #28 in Nov. 1989.

• Black wheeled transport vehicle with removable canopy; similar to French VAB, used by G.I. Joe's Night Force.
• Toys 'R Us boxed vehicle from fall 1989.
• Recolor of Amphibious Personnel Carrier (A.P.C.) (1983).
• No animated appearances.

• Black hydrofoil boat with forward-launching missiles and gun turret, used by G.I. Joe's Night Force.
• Toys 'R Us boxed vehicle from fall 1989.
• Recolor of Cobra Hydrofoil (Moray) (1985). Also related: Tiger-Ray Hydrofoil (2004); G.I. Joe Moray Hydrofoil (2005); Cobra Stealth Moray (2005).
• No animated appearances.

• Black fighter jet with folding wings; similar to F-14, used by G.I. Joe's Night Force.
• Toys 'R Us boxed vehicle from fall 1989.
• Recolor of Combat Jet Skystriker (XP-14F) (1983).
• No animated appearances.