The FLAK or Field Light Attack Cannon was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1982. The toy was also sold in 1983 and was discontinued domestically in 1984.
The FLAK cannon was available from Hasbro Direct via mail-away offers from 1985 until 1990.
The FLAK cannon was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.
Being released in GI JOE ARAH's inaguaral 1982 Series 1 run of the line makes this piece one of the first vehicles released for the line and is a must have for any serious JOE collection.