GTA Online: Top 5 helicopters you should buy

Grand Theft Auto has garnered a lot of hype since its release a decade ago. GTA Online hasn’t died yet, thanks to ongoing fixes and upgrades. Constant online updates, ranging from new heists, missions, the addition of races, etc., have kept the game alive. Very true to the name Grand Theft Auto, the game heavily relies on automotive and aircraft. The list of automobiles and aircraft, with the inclusion of watercraft, is very diverse in the game.

The most common way for veterans of this game to distinguish themselves from newbies is through the vehicles they own. From sports cars to fighter jets to Apache helicopters to war submarines, the list never ends.

Sports cars or other land vehicles are relatively easier to acquire in GTA Online. But when it comes to aircraft like planes and helicopters, this is what draws the line between a seasoned and a new player. This is because owning aircraft is only possible with the ownership of a Hangar in GTA Online. The cost of the property and the aircraft is absurd. Let’s take a look at the best 5 Helicopters players can buy in GTA Online!

Cargobob

Price: Standard price is $1,790,000 & the Jetsam version is priced at $1,995,000
Where to buy through your in-game mobile: Warstock Cache & Carry

Cargobob is a great helicopter for many various reasons. It doesn’t have offensive or defensive capabilities but has its own unique usage. This aircraft is one of the very few helicopters in GTA Online that has the ability to transport heavy loads. This helicopter has a special hook feature that allows it to pick up cars/cargo and fly it across the map. Very useful for bunker supplies pickup and drop missions. Also, if you own a warehouse, transporting cars would be much easier.

Buzzard

Price: Standard price is $1,750,000 & Trade offer price is $2,785,000
Where to buy through your in-game mobile: Warstock Cache & Carry

One of the best aircraft available in-game is the Buzzard. This helicopter comes with impressive offensive capabilities. Lashed with machine guns and homing missiles, Buzzard is a very convenient fighter aircraft. Also, Buzzard can come in handy quite a lot in GTA Online. This is because of its ability to spawn at the player’s location at their convenience. Though to use this feature, you’ll need to be registered as a CEO.

Volatus

Price: $2,295,000
Where to buy through your in-game mobile: Elitas Travel

We have seen fighter helicopters till now; let’s move on to a luxurious one instead. The Volatus is the fastest helicopter in GTA Online. That’s why it is preferred by players despite not having any offensive or defensive capabilities. Volatus is a good choice if what you need is fast, full of style, and luxury. The acclaimed top speed that this helicopter can reach is the highest among all helicopters in-game, which is 161.25 MPH.

Akula

Price: $3,704,050
Where to buy through your in-game mobile: Warstock Cache & Carry

The best stealth helicopter in GTA Online, the Akula. Not only does this helicopter has strong offensive and defensive capabilities, but it also has a very strong stealth ability. While normally flying, players can toggle on the stealth mode, which makes their player icon disappear from the map. This can be very deadly, as players relying on the map to keep track of hostile players approaching them can be vaporized without ever noticing it before it’s too late.

Also, any heist or cargo supply you are delivering will vanish off the map if your stealth mode is on. However, the only downside is that while in stealth mode, all the weapons retract, making them unusable, and players can’t see you on the map but can very much spot you visually. But the overall upside of this helicopter negates the downside.

Sparrow

Price: Price of the Helicopter only is $1,815,000 & price of the Kosatka Submarine is $2,200,000
Where to buy through your in-game mobile: Warstock Cache & Carry

A helicopter that’s all the hype nowadays due to the Cayo Perico Heist. Sparrow is a helicopter in GTA Online that comes along with the Kosatka Submarine. This helicopter can be upgraded with artillery support. A really convenient helicopter that is used over and over to help with the Cayo Perico Heist, the current method to make money amongst the player base of GTA Online. The overall offensive capability of this helicopter is good, and it’s easy to maneuver too.

All these helicopters are the cream of the top. Though they might cost a bit, but investing in these aircraft can make you a distinguished player in GTA Online.