A.W.E. Striker

The A.W.E. Striker is a fictional vehicle from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series.

The A.W.E. Striker (All-Weather Environment) was first released in 1985, packaged with the action figure Crankcase. It featured a removable engine, a 10-round 70mm launcher for projectiles, off-road tires and springing 4WD suspension. The toy is based on the Chenowth M1040/41 Fast Attack Vehicle first produced in 1982 but not in service until 1991.

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. The 2001 release came with the Pathfinder figure, and the 2003 release was a Toys "R" Us exclusive, which came with the Dial Tone figure, and featured "Sound Attack" technology.

Two versions were released in 2008, the first version again with Crankcase, and the second with Leatherneck as a driver. The toy's filecard establishes there is an entire fleet of A.W.E. Strikers, the 2008 one is modified for desert combat. The A.W.E. Striker was released again in 2010 as part of the "Pursuit of Cobra" line, with the driver Night Fox.

In 1995, the toy was released as part of a tie-in for the Stargate merchandise line. It was renamed the "All Terrain Cruiser".

The A.W.E. Striker debuts in issue #44 of the Marvel Comics series. Crankcase is driving it as part of his first training mission. The entire group of Joes is kidnapped by Cobra. Their ammunition is taken. Crankcase, with Bazooka in the passenger seat, puts the vehicle through its paces while trying to survive. The vehicle is later almost crushed by the space shuttle "USS Defiant". Crankcase is rescued from a burning A.W.E. Striker in the first Cobra Island civil war.

The vehicle is featured in issue 10 of the Marvel Comics 'Special Missions' series. It is used by Roadblock and Chuckles.

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