Nerf Wiki
Register
Advertisement

This is an article about the N-Strike Rayven CS-18. For other uses, see Rayven.

The Rayven CS-18 is a clip system Nerf blaster that was released on March 3, 2012, under the Light It Up sub-series. It requires four "AA" batteries to be operated.

Included contents[]

Details[]

The Rayven is a semi-automatic flywheel clip system blaster. Its main feature is being able to fire glow-in-the-dark ammunition from its special "Firefly Tech" clip. It is bullpup in design, with the included clip feeding into the blaster from behind the handle and firing trigger. It features an integrated carry handle and a short, built-in shoulder stock. It is compatible with barrel extensions, but does not come packaged with one. A hatch-style jam door sits on top of the blaster, providing an access point for clearing jams and removing damaged darts.

There are two tactical rails: one on top of the carry handle and one on the right side of the blaster. A small iron sight sits in front of the rail for helping with aiming accuracy. One strap point sit in front of the rail; another is built into the stock.

Left-handed users may find it difficult to hold and operate the blaster with a thirty-five dart drum inserted. This may also hinder the mobility of right-handed users as the drum will slam into their body if held too close.

The Rayven has much quieter motors than the Vortex Nitron and N-Strike Barricade RV-10.[citation needed]

Official description[]

History[]

The Rayven had a soft release on December 27, 2011, three months before its official release.

It was the first clip system flywheel blaster, preceding the Stryfe, which is often misattributed with that title, which did not release until 2013.

It was succeeded by the N-Strike Elite Rayven CS-18 in 2013. The Elite version itself got two re-releases: the Rayven Stinger of the same year, and the RayvenFire in 2017.

Modification[]

The Rayven has many safety mechanisms in it. When opening the jam door or removing the clip, the Rayven has a quick rev-down function. It directs induced currents from the motors to short into the batteries. 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 first.

Trivia[]

  • The name "Rayven" is an play on words between the word "ray" and "raven", the latter of which is a species of bird.
  • The Rayven is the second blaster to have a bullpup design, the first being the Firefly REV-8. Because of this and the fact that both blasters have glow-in-the-dark technology, many consider the Rayven to be the successor to the Firefly.
  • A clip can be stored in the carrying handle; however, this is a design oversight and not an official feature.
  • Due to the design of the jam door, it is possible, although more difficult, to reload the blaster without removing the clip.
  • Due to the barrel extension area being very close to the green shell of the Rayven, it is possible for some barrels to get stuck on the blaster. However, any lubricant can help take the barrel off.

Gallery[]

Official videos[]

References[]

  1. SG Nerf (2011-12-25). Nerf Rayven CS-18 - Review! (Review). SG Nerf. Archived from the original on 2018-11-04. Retrieved on 2023-07-07.

External links[]

Advertisement