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:''The Dragonfly is a vehicle | :''The Dragonfly is a vehicle from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Dragonfly rotorgone.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|In fairness, [[Cobra]] are ''never'' this good a shot.]] | ||
The '''Dragonfly''' was first introduced to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] arsenal in [[1983]] and immediately became their standard assault helicopter. The typical pilot is [[Wild Bill]], although other Joes are certified to operate it as well. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | ===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''=== | ||
When [[Serpentor]] made his move and took control of [[Power Station Alpha]] remotely, a Dragonfly was among the aircraft that [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] scrambled in an effort to retrieve the facility. It and its crew succeeded in downing a [[Rattler]]. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} | When [[Serpentor]] made his move and took control of [[Power Station Alpha]] remotely, a Dragonfly was among the aircraft that [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] scrambled in an effort to retrieve the facility. It and its crew succeeded in downing a [[Rattler]]. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} | ||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic=== | |||
[[ | {{noteukexclusive|The Dragonflies}} | ||
The Dragonflies were called in as the first strike against [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel Comics|Megatron]]. He shrugged off their fire, shot one out of the air in retaliation, and completely ignored the rest. {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}} | [[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg|thumb|left|Megatron defeats the Dragonflies with his incredible "walking forward" skills!]] | ||
The Dragonflies were called in as the first strike against [[Straxus (G1)#Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He shrugged off their fire, shot one out of the air in retaliation, and completely ignored the rest. {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}} | |||
===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''=== | |||
[[Zartan]] mowed down multiple Joes on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] using the rotors of a Dragonfly. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} | |||
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==Notes== | |||
*Like many ''G.I. Joe'' vehicles, the Dragonfly is based on a real-world design. In this instance, the real-world inspiration is the {{w|AH-1 Cobra}}. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/dragonfly/ Dragonfly at YoJoe.com] | *[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/dragonfly/ Dragonfly at YoJoe.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:17, 3 July 2025
- The Dragonfly is a vehicle from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Dragonfly was first introduced to the G.I. Joe arsenal in 1983 and immediately became their standard assault helicopter. The typical pilot is Wild Bill, although other Joes are certified to operate it as well.
Fiction
[edit]G.I. Joe and the Transformers
[edit]When Serpentor made his move and took control of Power Station Alpha remotely, a Dragonfly was among the aircraft that Hawk scrambled in an effort to retrieve the facility. It and its crew succeeded in downing a Rattler. Power Struggle
Marvel The Transformers comic
[edit]The Dragonflies appeared exclusively in the UK portion of the Marvel Comics continuity.
The Dragonflies were called in as the first strike against Megatron. He shrugged off their fire, shot one out of the air in retaliation, and completely ignored the rest. Ancient Relics!
Transformers vs. G.I. Joe
[edit]Zartan mowed down multiple Joes on Cybertron using the rotors of a Dragonfly. Earth: R.I.P.
Notes
[edit]- Like many G.I. Joe vehicles, the Dragonfly is based on a real-world design. In this instance, the real-world inspiration is the AH-1 Cobra.
