A.S.P.

The A.S.P. is a Cobra attack unit from the A Real American Hero series.

The A.S.P. is a one-man, towable gun emplacement. It is typically towed by either the Cobra H.I.S.S. or Stinger. The A.S.P. features twin 120mm "Eliminator" cannons, shell-proof deflector shields, retractable front and rear stabilizer pads, and a protective rollcage. While in horizontal position the firing pod could rotate 360 degrees, when raised it was limited to forward fire with elevated tracking.

In addition to its formidable firepower and mobility, the mobile cannon featured the ability to raise it operator vertically to view the battlefield from a horizontal point of view. This provided the advantage of the weapon to operate effectively as a ground-to-air as well as ground-to-ground support artillery. A fully encased rollcage protected the operator in the event that the cannon was somehow compromised and toppled from its stationary position.

Features[]

From Blueprints:

1. CANNON FLAME ARRESTORS
2. DUAL SYNCHRONIZED 120MM "ELIMINATOR" CANNONS
3. SHELL PROOF DEFLECTOR SHIELDS
4. RETRACTABLE REAR STABILIZER PADS
5. AUTO-LOAD BALLISTICS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
6. PROTECTIVE ROLLCAGE
7. FORWARD-LOOKING INFRARED TARGETING MONITOR
8. CANNON SYNCHRONIZER CONTROL UNIT PANEL
9. ARMORED FUEL DELIVERY PIPES
10. ROLLCAGE RAISING MECHANISM MAINTENANCE HATCH
11. PRIMARY GENERATOR VENTS
12. RETRACTABLE FRONT STABILIZER PADS
13. TOW HOOK
14. POD RAISING MECHANISM
15. POD ROTATION SERVO-SYSTEMS
16. INSULATED CANNON COOLANT DELIVERY TUBES
17. TWIN FUEL FILLERS

Fiction[]

Comics continuity[]

Write up

Animated continuity[]

The A.S.P. made its debut in 1984's The Revenge of Cobra and appeared subsequently in the following episodes:

• In the Cobra's Pit
• The Vines of Evil

Toys[]

Toy editions[]

• A Real American Hero (1984)

The Cobra A.S.P. was originally released in 1984. It was discontinued in stores in 1986, but was later made available for mail order by Hasbro Direct.

Re-uses/re-makes[]

• Python Patrol (1989)

The Python Patrol ASP (note the spelling difference) was released in 1989. It used the same mold as the original A.S.P., but was released with a deco congruent to the other Python Patrol vehicles.

• Crimson Sabotage (2004)

The A.S.P. mold was redecoed and released again in 2004, as part of Operation Crimson Sabotage. The set includes the A.S.P., which was referred to as an 'Anti-Aircraft Gun,' and a redecoed version of the H.I.S.S. tank. Also included are three Crimson Guard figures, each in a different deco.

Referennces[]

• G.I. Joe: Field Manual Vol 1

External links[]

A.S.P. at YoJoe!
Python ASP at YoJoe!
Operation Crimson Sabotage at YoJoe!

3DJoes.com

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