Believe it or not, the first water gun was created by a NASA engineer!
Dr. Lonnie Johnson was born in the fall of 1949. Lonnie learned how to invent things from a young age as his father helped him create toys. By 13, the growing inventor attached a lawnmower engine to a go-kart he made himself and drove it down the freeway.
Lonnie kept pursuing inventions as an adult. In 1979, he became a Senior Systems Engineer at NASA and helped send a craft to Jupiter.
One day in 1982, Lonnie was trying to develop an improved refrigeration system. He hooked up a nozzle to his bathroom sink, then accidentally shot a stream of water across the room.
“I was doing the experiment and thought to myself, ‘This would make a great gun,’” said Lonnie.
And he was right! Lonnie soon perfected the water gun, and the toy hit store shelves in 1990.
There are a bunch of different water guns today. With this list, we’ll look at eight of the most expensive water guns you can buy in 2022. Keep reading to learn more!
8. The Nerf Super Soaker FreezeFire 2.0
Water Gun Style: Handgun
Tank Capacity: 20 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Designed to shoot ice-cold water
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First up is the Nerf Super Soaker FreezeFire 2.0!
This intimidating water gun is designed to freeze your enemies with ice-cold water. The tank holds 20 fluid ounces of water and ice cubes, arming you with freezing-cold blasting capabilities. Nerf designed the blaster to keep your chilly ammo nice and cold — perfect for keeping cool on hot summer days.
As an advanced water gun, the Super Soaker FreezeFire 2.0 is designed for long-range fire. According to Nerf, the blaster can fire nearly 40 feet! Just pump to fire and freeze your competition.
Overall, this cool water gun costs about $19.99 on average.
Did you know?
This cold water blaster weighs about 14 ounces. The lightweight design is perfect for intense water gun battles!
7. Nerf Super Soaker Barracuda
Water Gun Style: Two-hand blaster
Tank Capacity: 35 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Double-barrel design
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Nerf is at it again! This time it’s the Super Soaker Barracuda, a threatening double-barrel water gun that holds over 30 ounces of water. The two-hand blaster is perfect for drenching your opponents with a powerful spray!
One of the best features of this water gun is its long-range firing system. The water gun can shoot far enough to hit your enemies while you stay undercover. The high-capacity tank is fantastic too, letting you fire quick streams of water during long-haul battles.
All those capabilities come at a steep price! The Nerf Super Soaker Barracuda costs about $21, making it the seventh most expensive water gun in 2022.
Did you know?
This water gun is made of plastic. Nerf recommends it for users ages 6 and up.
6. The Autrucker Electric Squirt Gun
Water Gun Style: Handgun
Tank Capacity: About 10 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Battery-operated water-firing system
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Coming in at number six is the powerful Autrucker Electric Squirt Gun. This beast is battery-operated, giving you intense firepower during high-octane battles. The gun sucks up water from the 10-ounce tank and shoots it 26 feet!
Beyond long-range firing, Autrucker added a few cool features like LED lights that glow while you’re shooting. “It will undoubtedly be a favorite of night pool parties, beach play, and outdoor activities,” says Autrucker.
As you probably guessed, this water gun is way more expensive than non-electric options. The Autrucker Electric Squirt Gun sells for about $25 — making it 2022’s sixth most expensive water gun.
Did you know?
Autrucker says this water gun has a leak-proof tank and a waterproof body, so it’s perfect for pool parties and beach days.
5. The Nerf Super Soaker Soakzooka
Water Gun Style: Two-hand blaster
Tank Capacity: 55 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Pump-style firing
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The Soakzooka is seriously powerful.
Inspired by real-life bazooka designs, this big blaster holds a whopping 55 ounces of water in a two-hand firing system. The pump-style setup lets you shoot massive streams of water and fully drench your opponents without getting too close.
Nerf says the Soakzooka is perfect for dominating the battlefield with “single streams, monstrous monsoons, and almost any floodtastic blast in between!”
Overall, this powerful water blaster costs about $30 on average — making it the fifth most expensive water gun in 2022!
Did you know?
You can buy this powerful water gun in a variety of sizes designed for battlers of any age.
4. The Puissant Electric Water Gun
Water Gun Style: Two-hand blaster
Tank Capacity: About 20 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Automatic firing
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The pricey Puissant Electric Water Gun features an automatic firing system that totally dominates the battlefield. With a 20-ounce tank, you just have to pull the trigger once and you’ll get a steady stream of high-power water to completely drench your enemies!
Puissant says this beast can fire between 40 and 50 feet — far enough to soak your opponents without getting hit yourself. “With a range of 40-50 ft and high speed shot…[nobody]…can escape from this water blaster gun.”
The whole setup is powered by a strong motor that propels each water blast straight to your target.
At about $50, this is easily 2022’s fourth most expensive water gun. Would you use this blaster?
Did you know?
This water blaster is about 24 inches long and 8 inches tall. The compact design holds plenty of water plus all the batteries you need to run the machine.
3. Rousewit Electric Auto Water Gun
Water Gun Style: Two-hand blaster
Tank Capacity: About 18 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Quick-fill tank
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The Rousewit Electric Auto Water Gun is one of the most advanced water blasters on this list. The gun includes a quick-fill tank, letting you dunk the whole thing underwater and refill your ammo in just 10 seconds.
The tank holds about 18 ounces of water, and the two-hand blaster setup is perfect for experienced water battlers.
The gun’s coolest feature is probably its high-range firing system. According to Rousewit, this water blaster shoots up to 50 feet!
Rousewit says this water gun can fire up to 70 water blasts before it needs to be reloaded. “The integrated battery lasts all day…Every pull of the trigger discharges [an] individual blast of water.”
All those features make this electric water gun perfect for intense blasting battles. The blaster costs about $60 on average, making it 2022’s third most expensive water gun.
Did you know?
This water gun automatically reloads and repressurizes its tank when dunked underwater.
2. The SpyraLX
Water Gun Style: Two-hand blaster
Tank Capacity: About 20 fluid ounces
Cool Feature: Water-drunk refill system
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At number two is the SpyraLX, a forceful mechanical gun that uses the classic hand-pump design.
This water gun may look pretty standard, but there’s some cool technology at play here. According to Spyra, the blaster uses patented “SpyraBlast” tech, which lets you shoot water “bullets” rather than a single stream. That means you have more control over how and when you shoot your water, which is ideal for fast-paced battles.
As a two-hand blaster, this water gun relies on your own power to shoot. Spyra says the shooting system takes effort, but it’s worth the trouble.
The water blaster can shoot 18 water “bullets” before reloading, and the tank holds a solid 20 fluid ounces.
Overall, this impressive blaster costs $89 — making it 2022’s second most expensive water gun.
Did you know?
The Spyra company says this water gun is one of the best on the planet, and reviewers seem to agree. “The water bullets are both accurate and satisfying,” says one report.
1. The SpyraTwo
Water Gun Style: Two-hand automatic blaster
Tank Capacity: 22 water “bullets”
Cool Feature: Auto-fill tank
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The SpyraTwo is the most expensive water gun that you can currently buy.
This is probably the coolest water gun out there. The high-power electric design lets you fire individual water “bullets” up to 45 feet! It also has an auto-fill tank that restocks your water with the press of a button. Just dunk the muzzle underwater and the tank refills in about 10 seconds.
According to Spyra, the SpyraTwo was designed by a group of advanced engineers and water gun enthusiasts. The original Spyra was only available via a Kickstarter campaign in 2018, but the updated SpyraTwo can be purchased by anyone online. Each water gun sells for $174, or you can buy a two-pack for over $300.
Did you know?
The SpyraTwo has a small display that tracks how much ammo you have left during a battle.
