IRON GRENADIERS RAZORBACK SPECS:

(An Iron Grenadiers Razorback.  Area of operations: California's Sierra Nevada mountain range)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Dual elevating armored tank

MANUFACTURER:

DATE FIRST PRODUCTION VEHICLE:

1989

CREW:

2 (1 driver and 1 gunner)

PASSENGERS:

1

CRUISING RANGE:

1500 kilometers

MAXIMUM SPEED FORWARD:

70 k/h

ENGINE:

#

UNIT REPLACEMENT COST:

$10,490

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

360°, pivoting, all-directional, shatter-resistant dome
9' steel/titanium plated armament covers
Extended front end with ultra-sensitive radar guidance
High-powered, antenna for long-range transmission/reception capability
High resolution, image intensification, personnel ID system
Low-noise engine modulator with anti-infrared nullifier
Multi-angled, arched hinged joint mechanism
Pivoting, quad-traction, all-terrain track treads
Positionable hydraulic, attack elevation mechanism
Silicone ventilation with smokeless, odorless exhaust system
Sophisticated, self-determining, computer-controlled console

ARMAMENTS:

205mm, dual pulsating, anti-armor/personnel cannon
OVX-902, "Short Blast", surface-to-surface strike missiles x8

DESCRIPTION:

     The Razorback is the principle front-line assault vehicle for the Iron Grenadiers.  Its impressive firepower capabilities can totally destroy an enemy vehicle within minutes.  Only the "créme de la créme" of the Iron Grenadiers can be admitted into the Razorback driver program.

     Like many Iron Grenadier vehicles, the Razorback can function with two different capacities.  In its first mode, the Razorback functions as higher ground for extended long-range firepower with its powerful cannon.  To accomplish this mode transformation, the center of the Razorback arches upward on a vehicular hinge and the crew compartment and rear engine section move together to form a stable ground for the cannon's recoil.  The second mode of the Razorback is as an armored, missile-launching tank.  Razorbacks in the second mode move in high-speed formations are known as "packs", and their Wild Boar drivers favor surprise attacks with an intense barrage of surface-to-surface missiles.

     Razorbacks saw service in North America during 1989 and 1990.  Razorbacks were later seen on European fronts from 1991 until the late 1990's.  Razorbacks and Evaders were then last deployed to India along with T.A.R.G.A.T.s.  To date, the Iron Grenadier operative Metal-Head was operating in India as recently as 2003, so it is quite likely, but not confirmed, that Razorbacks are still in production and deployment to India.

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

April 2005 (G.I. Joe Collector's Club Newsletter)

Destro's Razorback

Destro's Razorback

Funskook Razorback

Razorback

Razorback Review

The B.A.T.'s Lair - Iron Grenadier Vehicles