As any long-time GTA player knows, there are a few different ways to get from one place to the other. From fighter jets to luxury passenger planes, the options are by no means limited in GTA Online. However, one often overlooked option is the helicopter. This vehicle has been expanded upon greatly since GTA Online launched, with Rockstar Games giving players a plethora of options to purchase.
These options are varied as well. Players have the choice of going with a fast helicopter or one that can challenge a fighter jet’s weapons in the sky, among other options. With so many choices available to players, it’s understandable why some GTA Online users have trouble deciding which helicopter to buy.
Below, we’ll go over how players can go about buying their first or fifth helicopter as well as listing some of the best ones to purchase in GTA Online.
Buying a helicopter
Before players can ponder which helicopter they’re going to be flying around Los Santos in, they need to learn how to actually purchase one. This process is the same as buying other vehicles in GTA Online; the only difference is which websites players visit.
To start, players can open up their mobile device and go to the Eyefind browser. From here, a list of websites will appear. To buy a helicopter, players want to click on either Warstock Carry and Cache or Elitás Travel. These are the two websites that carry helicopters in GTA Online.
As their names suggest, these two sites carry different kinds of helicopters. Elitás Travel offers expensive helicopters that are mainly used for getting from one place to the other in the most luxurious style possible. The helicopters available on this site range in size and speed, though most of the choppers available will be fairly fast to begin with. If players want to buy a helicopter from Elitás Travel, they’ll need a sizeable amount of cash.
Comparatively, the helicopters on Warstock Carry and Cache are primarily focused on arming players with weapons and armor. Most helicopters on this site are weaponized in some way, giving players the option to open fire in the skies. Some choppers will also be equipped with armor so players can be protected from homing missiles or other forms of weaponry.
Players can visit the site they feel best suits their needs for a helicopter. However, before going to purchase one, it’s important that players remember they will need a personal aircraft hangar or something comparable to store their chopper. If they don’t have one, then they won’t be able to complete the purchase.
Best helicopters to buy
Now that players know how to go about buying a helicopter, they can get into which one to spend their hard-earned money on. There are dozens of options in GTA Online and it’s hard for players to truly go wrong depending on their needs. Although, as with any other vehicle in GTA, there are certainly choppers that stand above the rest.
Sparrow
Sparrow in GTA Online. Image via GTABase
Arguably the most-used helicopter currently in GTA Online is the Sparrow. This chopper comes with homing missiles as its only weapon and some minor armor. Players can purchase the Sparrow from Warstock Carry and Cache but it’s paired with the Kostaka Submarine. It costs $1.8 million, not including the price of the submarine. While this is certainly not the fastest or most decked-out helicopter, it’s arguably the most useful in GTA Online.
Players who are looking to take advantage of the money-making method involving the Cayo Perico Heist can utilize the Sparrow to great effect. Having the Sparrow allows players to make the most out of this money-making method, which is why it lands on this list.
Akula
Akula in GTA Online. Image via GTABase
The next chopper on this list is a must-own for any GTA Online player. The Akula is a weaponized helicopter that comes pre-equipped with heavy armor and weapons. It also possesses a feature unavailable on any other helicopter in the game. If players press the right keybind, they’ll activate the stealth mode. This turns the helicopter invisible on the radar, making players undetectable. The chopper’s weapons aren’t usable in stealth mode, however.
While the Akula is a terrific helicopter, it does come with a huge price tag of $3.7 million. Players might want to save up for the Akula if they want a fully-stealth vehicle in GTA Online.
Volatus
Volatus in GTA Online. Image via GTABase
The Volatus is one of the sleekest and most luxurious helicopters in GTA Online. While players won’t be able to take it into a firefight, that’s not what it was designed. The Volatus was designed to be shown off in the skies and a centerpiece of any player’s aircraft hangar. It was also designed to be the fastest helicopter in GTA Online, which is a boon for any player looking to get across Los Santos quickly. It has a top speed of 161 mph, which blows most other helicopters out of the water.
Of course, such a luxury vehicle will cost players. This chopper’s price tag sits at roughly $3 million, which isn’t a horrible price considering what players are getting in return.
Buzzard
Buzzard in GTA Online. Image via GTAWiki
Last on the list is the Buzzard, which has been one of the most popular helicopters in GTA Online for some time. The main reason for this is the Buzzard’s price, which sits at $1.7 million. However, this helicopter also has some useful attributes, such as its homing missiles and extra space onboard for any passengers. The Buzzard is also able to be spawned in directly from the CEO menu, which means players can board it much quicker than other choppers in GTA Online.
For players looking at a budget helicopter that can still be useful in a variety of situations, the Buzzard is among the top choices.
Source: Gamespot
