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| − | |blaster type = Single-fire/[[slam fire]] [[clip system]] dart blaster ([[reverse plunger]]) |
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| + | |series= [[N-Strike]] ([[Light It Up]]) |
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| + | |blaster type = Electronic [[clip system]] dart blaster ([[flywheel]])}}The '''Rayven CS-18''' is a [[clip system]] [[Nerf]] [[Nerf blaster|blaster]] that was released under the [[Light It Up]] series on March 3, [[2012]]. Despite having this official release, its soft release date was December 27, 2011; many consider this is its release date instead of Nerf's official release date. |
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| − | The '''Raider CS-35''' is a [[clip system]] [[Nerf]] [[Nerf blaster|blaster]] that was released in [[2009]] under the [[N-Strike]] series. It comes with the largest ammo capacity magazine yet: the [[thirty-five dart drum]]. It is able to [[Slam fire|slam fire]] its darts and the blaster is advertised as being able to do so at incredible speeds. |
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+ | It comes packaged with a [[Firefly Tech]] [[Firefly Tech clip|clip]], capable of holding and charging eighteen glow-in-the-dark white [[Streamline Dart]]s. |
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| − | The Raider has a direct successor called the [[Rampage]] that will be released under the [[N-Strike Elite]] series. |
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==Details== |
==Details== |
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| + | [[File:712epok6F-L._AA1400_.jpg|200px|left]]This blaster is powered by a [[flywheel system]] which is activated by a second trigger beneath the main trigger, much like the [[Nitron]]. Take note that the blaster has a semi-automatic firemode only, meaning that the main trigger must be pulled once for each [[dart]] to be fired. The Rayven has many safety mechanisms in it: The blaster's flywheels cannot be revved without a clip inserted and the jam door closed, and the trigger cannot be pulled without revving the blaster's flywheels. |
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| − | The Raider CS-35 is usually disliked in modifying communities due to its [[reverse plunger]] system. On the muzzle of the Raider, there is an orange jam door to that allows users to remove jammed darts. It also has space in the handle for an extra dart. The Raider has a side-loading clip system which is pretty uncomfortable if the user has an [[Eighteen dart clip|eighteen dart clip]]. Removing the magazine can be challenging to some people. |
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| − | It has two [[tactical rail]]s |
+ | It has two [[tactical rail]]s; one on top of the small carry handle and another one on the right side of the blaster, above the trigger. |
| + | It is compatible with a [[barrel extension]], it has a hinge-open jam door, similar to the [[Recon CS-6|Recon]], instead of the traditional slide-open door, and has two holes for a sling to be attached on the top and bottom of the stock, as well as another on the front of the tactical rail. At the end of the carry handle, there is a small pin that can be lined up with the tactical rail to create an iron sight. The blaster uses seven AA batteries overall: four for the flywheel firing system and three batteries for the internal lighting system. |
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| − | ===Modification=== |
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| − | [[Nerfer/Orange Mod Works|Orange Mod Works]], a team devoted to [[Blaster modification|modding]] blasters, have released two special mod kits for the Raider: a Stage 1 package with a stronger spring and a "starter" Massacre kit, with polycarbonate replacement parts. |
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| + | Because of the blasters bullpup design (with the clip being placed far back), the Rayven has a long barrel, despite being compact. Because of this, adding barrel extensions other than that of the [[Spectre barrel extension|Spectre]] will cause the range to drop noticably (due to the large distance the dart travels through the barrel, rubbing against the edge of the barrel). |
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| − | ===Value packs=== |
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| − | Toys "R" Us features a [[value pack|bonus pack]] of the Raider which included two thirty-five dart drums and seventy darts. Another bundle was released with two drums, a carrying strap, and one hundred darts. |
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| + | Like all clip system blasters, the Rayven is compatible with any type of [[clip]] or [[drum]]; many left-handed users have found it extremely difficult to hold and operate the blaster with a [[thirty-five dart drum]] inserted. However, this has also been found to hinder the mobility of right-handed users as well as the drum digs into their body if held close. |
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| − | A "double your darts" version with seventy darts was also released, as well as a version with a [[Flip Clip]]. A version with one hundred darts was also released. |
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| − | In 2011, the bonus pack was re-released with Nerf's new box colors, but only as a promotion at Toys "R" Us for one week. |
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| − | ==Color schemes== |
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| − | The Raider has been released with the following color schemes: |
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| − | *Standard (blue/orange) |
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| − | *[[Raider CS-35 (Clear)|Clear]] |
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| − | *[[Raider CS-35 (Gear Up)|Gear Up]] |
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+ | |Blaster name = Ravyen CS-18 |
|Size = Medium |
|Size = Medium |
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| − | |Firing range score = |
+ | |Firing range score = 10 |
| − | |Firing range notes = |
+ | |Firing range notes = If the blaster is new with good batteries, it will fire around 50 feet. The average range is around 40 feet. |
| − | + | |Accuracy score = 9 |
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| + | |Accuracy notes = This blaster is quite accurate for a Streamline Dart blaster. |
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| − | |Accuracy notes = It has average accuracy for a clip system blaster, which isn't actually particularly good, because of the nature of Streamlines. The long barrel of the Raider helps improve accuracy. The weight of the drum on the left side may reduce accuracy for the unprepared. |
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+ | |Reliability score = 9 |
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+ | |Reliability notes = The Rayven rarely jams. It is also very quiet for a flywheel blaster, being more quiet than the Barricade and Nitron. The only true downside to this blaster, as will all battery-powered blasters, is the fact that the blaster will not work when the batteries die. |
|ROF score = 10 |
|ROF score = 10 |
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+ | |ROF notes = The Rayven is designed to fire at five darts per second max, because any higher is almost impossible to physically achieve. |
|Capacity score = 10 |
|Capacity score = 10 |
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| − | |Capacity notes = This blaster |
+ | |Capacity notes = This blaster is included with eighteen darts, and has no other space to hold ammo other than its clip slot. |
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+ | |Final score = 9.6 |
| + | |Final notes = This blaster is worth the price. It is quieter than the Barricade and Nitron, and is small, making it a very mobile weapon, great for firefights. This blaster can be used as a primary or a side arm weapon. It is a great asset to any arsenal.}} |
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| − | |Final notes = The Raider CS-35 is a rather effective blaster. While it suffers from jamming issues, an average firing range and an average clip system accuracy, it has an extremely high rate of fire, rendering accuracy less of a necessity. It also features the highest capacity of any Nerf blaster currently available. It is recommended both as a primary and as a booster pack.}} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *The Rayven is much quieter than the Nitron and [[Barricade RV-10]], even though all three use the same flywheel system. |
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| − | [[Video:Nerf 2009 Commercial - N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 Blaster|thumb|right|350px|The official Raider commercial.]] |
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| + | *The Rayven has an appearance similar to that of the [[Stampede ECS]]. |
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| − | *The Raider holds the title of being the Nerf blaster with the most special value packs. |
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| + | *Many Nerfers consider the Rayven to be the successor to the [[Firefly REV-8]]. Like the Firefly, the Rayven features glow-in-the-dark darts. |
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| − | *The Raider is featured as a weapon in [[Nerf N-Strike Elite]]. |
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| + | *Like all clip system blasters, the Rayven is compatible with any type of [[clip]] or [[drum]]; many left-handed users have found it extremely difficult to hold and operate the blaster with a [[thirty-five dart drum]] inserted. However, this has also been found to hinder the mobility of right-handed users as well as the drum digs into their body if held close. |
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| − | *This blaster was accidentally shipped to Australia when they were supposed to be shipped to the United States, making Australia the first country to have it. |
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| + | *Strangely enough, the Rayven can fire Streamline Darts that are inserted backwards into clips, although this will drastically decrease ranges and accuracy. |
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| + | *You can fit a 6 dart clip in the carrying handle. |
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| + | *When opening the jam door or removing the clip, the Raven has a quick rev-down function. It directs induced currents from the motors to short into the batteries. |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
| + | <gallery type="slideshow" position="center"> |
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| − | *[[Raider CS-35 vs Alpha Trooper CS-18]] |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 08.JPG |
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| − | *[[Quick 16 vs Raider CS-35]] |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 07.JPG |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 06.JPG |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 04.JPG |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 03.JPG |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 02.JPG |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 19.JPG|The Rayven with an [[eighteen dart drum]]. |
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| + | Nerf Rayven - 17.JPG|The Rayven with a [[six dart clip]]. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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+ | *Rayven CS-18 on the [http://www.hasbro.com/nerf/en_US/shop/details.cfm?R=AEEA031E-5056-900B-102C-403905CA4F34:en_US Nerf website] |
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+ | *Rayven CS-18 on the [http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nerf-N-Strike-Rayven-CS-18-Blaster/19592177 Wal-Mart website] |
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+ | *Rayven CS-18 on the [http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12219564 Toys "R" Us website] |
| − | *Raider CS-35 on the [http://www.target.com/p/NERF-N-Strike-Raider-CS-35/-/A-13266887 Target website] |
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Revision as of 06:21, 23 May 2012
Template:Infobox BlasterThe Rayven CS-18 is a clip system Nerf blaster that was released under the Light It Up series on March 3, 2012. Despite having this official release, its soft release date was December 27, 2011; many consider this is its release date instead of Nerf's official release date.
It comes packaged with a Firefly Tech clip, capable of holding and charging eighteen glow-in-the-dark white Streamline Darts.
Details
This blaster is powered by a flywheel system which is activated by a second trigger beneath the main trigger, much like the Nitron. Take note that the blaster has a semi-automatic firemode only, meaning that the main trigger must be pulled once for each dart to be fired. The Rayven has many safety mechanisms in it: The blaster's flywheels cannot be revved without a clip inserted and the jam door closed, and the trigger cannot be pulled without revving the blaster's flywheels.
It has two tactical rails; one on top of the small carry handle and another one on the right side of the blaster, above the trigger.
It is compatible with a barrel extension, it has a hinge-open jam door, similar to the Recon, instead of the traditional slide-open door, and has two holes for a sling to be attached on the top and bottom of the stock, as well as another on the front of the tactical rail. At the end of the carry handle, there is a small pin that can be lined up with the tactical rail to create an iron sight. The blaster uses seven AA batteries overall: four for the flywheel firing system and three batteries for the internal lighting system.
Because of the blasters bullpup design (with the clip being placed far back), the Rayven has a long barrel, despite being compact. Because of this, adding barrel extensions other than that of the Spectre will cause the range to drop noticably (due to the large distance the dart travels through the barrel, rubbing against the edge of the barrel).
Like all clip system blasters, the Rayven is compatible with any type of clip or drum; many left-handed users have found it extremely difficult to hold and operate the blaster with a thirty-five dart drum inserted. However, this has also been found to hinder the mobility of right-handed users as well as the drum digs into their body if held close.
Review
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Trivia
- The Rayven is much quieter than the Nitron and Barricade RV-10, even though all three use the same flywheel system.
- The Rayven has an appearance similar to that of the Stampede ECS.
- Many Nerfers consider the Rayven to be the successor to the Firefly REV-8. Like the Firefly, the Rayven features glow-in-the-dark darts.
- Like all clip system blasters, the Rayven is compatible with any type of clip or drum; many left-handed users have found it extremely difficult to hold and operate the blaster with a thirty-five dart drum inserted. However, this has also been found to hinder the mobility of right-handed users as well as the drum digs into their body if held close.
- Strangely enough, the Rayven can fire Streamline Darts that are inserted backwards into clips, although this will drastically decrease ranges and accuracy.
- You can fit a 6 dart clip in the carrying handle.
- When opening the jam door or removing the clip, the Raven has a quick rev-down function. It directs induced currents from the motors to short into the batteries.
Gallery
External links
- Rayven CS-18 on the Nerf website
- Rayven CS-18 on the Wal-Mart website
- Rayven CS-18 on the Toys "R" Us website