5 best helicopters to buy in GTA Online post Los Santos Drug Wars, ranked
5 best helicopters to buy in GTA Online post Los Santos Drug Wars, ranked (Image via GTA RP Servers)
In GTA Online, players are able to achieve feats that may be difficult or impossible to accomplish in real life. Some individuals aspire to drive high-performance sports cars without fear, while others dream of piloting jets and helicopters through the skies.
Rockstar Games has given gamers access to a diverse selection of helicopters to choose from in GTA Online. These aircraft vary in speed, armament, and capabilities, with some offering a combination of features. In this article, we will explore the top five helicopters and their unique attributes, among the extensive range of aircraft that players can command in the game.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinion.
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Cost and characteristics of Akula and 4 other helicopters in GTA Online
5) Valkyrie
Ranked fifth on our list is the Valkyrie, a military helicopter created by Buckingham in GTA Online. This aircraft is modeled after the Bell UH-1Y Venom, which was manufactured by Bell Helicopter for the US Marines. However, unlike the Venom, the Valkyrie has its exhausts positioned very closely to each other, a design element reminiscent of the Bell 212/412 helicopters. Additionally, the Valkyrie features a Fenestron tail rotor similar to that found on the Eurocopter Dauphin or Kamov Ka-60, giving it a comparable empennage.
Valkyrie comes in at 145 mph, or 233.35 km/h for its top speed and the aircraft can hold out against :
- One Homing Missile
- One RPG/Sticky Bomb
- One Tank Cannon
- Two Explosive Rounds.
This aircraft costs between $2,850,000 and $3,790,500 and can be obtained from the Warstock Cache & Carry website. The players will, however, be unable to sell this vehicle.
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4) Buzzard Attack Chopper
The Buzzard Attack Chopper, created by Nagasaki in GTA Online, is a compact yet heavily armed attack helicopter. It draws inspiration from the AH-6 Little Bird, a light observation military aircraft used in real life.
Buzzard clocks in at a top speed of 145mph or 233.35 km/h, and+ when under attack, it withstands :
- One Homing Missile
- One RPG/Sticky Bomb
- One Tank Cannon
- Two Explosive Rounds
It is available for $1,750,000 in GTA Online from the Warstock Cache & Carry website. It can also be obtained in GTA 5’s story mode by stealing or buying it for $2,000,000. It cannot be resold.
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3) FH-1 Hunter
With the release of the Smuggler Run update in 2017, the FH1-Hunter was introduced to GTA Online. This heavily-armed and armored aircraft is modeled after real-life helicopters such as the Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche and the AH-64.
This aircraft has a top speed of 141.50 mph or 227.72 km/h, making it slower than the previous 2 aircraft. However, it makes up for it with its toughness by being able to resist :
- Three Homing Missiles,
- Three RPG/Sticky Bombs,
- One Tank Cannon
- Seven Explosive Rounds.
$4,123,000 is the amount needed to be paid to own the FH-1 Hunter from Warstock Cache & Carry. It can be sold for $2,473,800 and +$2,817,805 when fully upgraded.
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2) Sparrow
One standout aircraft on this list is the Sparrow, a weaponized civilian helicopter that was added to GTA Online in 2020 with the Cayo Perico Heist update. This aircraft draws inspiration from the Bell 47 Sioux helicopter.
Sparrow is one of the fastest helicopters in the game, clocking in at a top speed of 168.75 mph or 271.58 km/h, making it significantly faster than any aircraft on this list, and this beast can resist :
- One Homing Missile
- One RPG/Sticky Bomb
- One Tank Cannon
- Two Explosive Rounds
$1,815,000 is the price that GTA Online players will have to pay to buy the Sparrow from the Warstock Cache & Carry website.
1) Akula
The Akula is a heavily-armed military helicopter in GTA Online that was introduced with The Doomsday Heist update. This aircraft boasts impressive speed and a unique feature called Stealth Mode, which renders it invisible to enemy radars. The Akula draws inspiration from real-life helicopters such as the Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche and the Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark.
The top speed of this aircraft is 157.25 mph or 253.07 Km/h, making it faster than the Valkyrie, Sparrow, and FH-1 Hunter. Moreover, it can withstand the following:
- Three Homing missiles
- Three RPG/Sticky Bombs
- One Tank Cannon
- Seven Explosive Rounds
Akula is listed for $3,704,050 on the Warstock Cache & Carry website and can be resold for $2,222,430 and $2,777,355 when fully upgraded.
Boasting a top speed of 157.25 mph or 253.07 Km/h, the Akula is faster than the Valkyrie, Sparrow, and FH-1 Hunter. Additionally, it has impressive durability, able to withstand up to three Homing missiles, three RPG/Sticky Bombs, one Tank Cannon, and seven Explosive Rounds. The Akula is available for purchase on the Warstock Cache & Carry website for $3,704,050, and can be resold for $2,222,430 or $2,777,355 when fully upgraded.