the Manta Ray

The Manta Ray is a small, inflatable 'shark proof' commando raft, that is fitted with several advanced combat features. It sports an upper deck that rests atop the raft proper, which provides its occupants some small measure of protection from small arms fire.

Of course, this platform also allows for the addition of a missile launcher! The Manta Ray has these characteristics:

Communications Gear (i): the Manta Ray is equipped with a gigahertz frequency, frequency wobbler clandestine operations radio system. This makes for intensity 4 communications power (with a 25 mile range) that has intensity 10 signal encryption.

Lightning Speed (a): the Manta Ray is rather fast for a steel-plated, inflatable raft. The thing can move at intensity 1 lightning speed, or roughly 30 miles per hour (about 26 knots). Definitely beats swimming - especially when sharks are around!

Missile Launcher (i): the sole armament on the Manta Ray, this weapon allows it to go toe to toe with much larger craft - assuming they go down in the first hit. It can only fire one projectile at a time (but has two spares for reloads), which inflict intensity 10 fragmentary damage.

Rugged Construction (s): the Manta Ray is built rather tough for an inflatable raft. Once inflated, it supports a steel 'deck' that offers its riders +1 protection from incoming attack. Of course, the whole thing is 'shark proof', since the raft is puncture-resistant.

Extra Goodies:

Gi Joe directories featuring a version of the Manta Ray: