Parts Used:
Main Chassis: Desert Striker
Rollcage: Desert Striker
Doors & Cab: Stinger
Anti-Tank Weapon: BBi Anti-Tank Weapon
Heavy Machine Gun: Tunnel Rat V1, Moray small machine gun and Roadblock ammo can
Miscellaneous: Front Bumper unknown, sheet plastic, small toy truck for tires and co-axial clamps.

The Tarantula is the new fast attack vehicle used by Cobra to replace the Stinger. The Tarantula was designed by M.A.R.S. and Destro. The Tarantula has more power and better handling than the Stinger and has less in common with the G.I. JOE V.A.M.P. series of vehicles. The Tarantula has increased ground clearance and excellent traction for off road use. The Tarantula's basic load out includes two 15 liter plastic gas cans, a storage bin on the left hand side, and a utility shovel. The Tarantula also has a long range UHF-VHF radio capable of 150 kilometer transmissions surface to surface, and 200 nautical kilometers surface to air. The Tarantula carries 1550 rounds of 7.62 mm ammo, and one M.A.R.S produced AT-58 shoulder fired anti-tank weapon with 10 rounds.