The wings were destroyed around 1979 so that there would be no possibility of their re-installation. The vehicle is armed with machine guns, cannons and a variation of the EMP device he used chasing Bane's men. The 1966 Batman show has an iconic Batmobile, but the DC Super Powers batmobile was based on the early comic books, and the paint job just stood out more. The tank certainly inspired later versions of the Batmobile in comics and on-screen, including the Tumbler version from the Christopher Nolan Batman movies. The Batcopter was often used as an auxiliary vehicle for emergencies and Alfred would often use it to assist Batman and Robin on their missions.

On one occasion, Batman used the Bat-Copter on a mission to rescue a man who was bound to be released from prison, but the rest of the inmates threatened to attack the man if he was allowed to go. During a confrontation with Clayface III, the Whirly-Bat was damaged as a result of Clayface's attack on the Batmobile. Still, the Whirly Bird and other transports in Batman's repertoire are among his best, showing the Dark Knight's famous reliance on unique ways to get around while he fights crime.The boat also could open up and turn into a land vehicle if Batman was chasing The Riddler and Two-Face through the harbor, or just following a Boston sports championship team on a duck boat. Bruce Wayne met with Lucius Fox to discuss the status and business options of a crumbling Wayne Enterprises.

Kenner released two batmobiles for their toy line, the Sonic batmobile and the Ice Shatter batmobile.

The first concept ever for a Bat-Copter was created by the notorious criminal known as the Penguin after he decided to create flying devices to help him in his crimes and taunt Batman. Bruce then replied that he was retired from Batman, but Lucius coerced him to look at some new stuff anyway: "just for old time's sake. It also came with a missile that shot out of the front and had two plastic blades above the headlights which were perfect for blasting through the ice and cutting through vines. The Tumbler Batmobile was the perfect toy because it resembled a tank and what young boy doesn't love tanks and Batman?