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Best Flying Vehicles
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Best Flying Vehicles

Discover the top flying vehicles in Grand Theft Auto V, including the Oppressor MK II, Deluxo, Besra, P-996 Lazer, and Hydra. Learn about their upgrades, speeds, and best uses.

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Discover the top flying vehicles in Grand Theft Auto V, including the Oppressor MK II, Deluxo, Besra, P-996 Lazer, and Hydra. Learn about their upgrades, speeds, and best uses.

This guide covers the best flying vehicles available in Grand Theft Auto V, detailing their features, upgrade costs, and combat capabilities. Whether you're looking for speed, defense, or maneuverability, we've got you covered.

Top 5 Flying Vehicles

Oppressor MK II

The Oppressor MK II, released on July 14th, 2018, is an upgraded version of the original Oppressor. It boasts a top speed of 130mph, making it ideal for quickly traversing the map, especially for those invested in businesses. Key upgrades include Chaff to defend against homing missiles and jets, and Explosive MG or Homing Missiles for offensive capabilities. It's particularly useful for missions requiring quick entry and exit, such as Deal Breaker and Pier Pressure.

UpgradePrice
Armor Upgrade 1-5$1,000 - $50,000
Chaff$70,000
Flare$110,000
Engine Upgrade 1-4$9,000 - $33,500
Xenon Lights$7,500
Livery’s$18,240 - $31,350
Explosive MG$275,000
Homing Missiles$180,000

Deluxo

The Deluxo, inspired by the DeLorean and added with The Doomsday Heist on December 12th, 2017, is capable of flight and comes equipped with a Machine Gun and Homing Missiles. Unlike the Oppressor MK II, it lacks a built-in defense system, so adding Mounted MGs and Missiles is recommended for fending off other players. Its speed and maneuverability make it suitable for missions like Deal Breaker and Pier Pressure.

UpgradePrice
Armor Upgrade 1-5$7,500 - $50,000
Brakes 1-3$20,000 - $35,000
Engine Upgrade 1-4$9,000 - $33,500
Exhaust Upgrade 1-3$750 - $3,000
Ignition Bomb$5,000
Remote Bomb$7,500
Bumpers Styles 1-3$4,600 - $11,700
Grille Styles 1-9$750 - $5,000
Hood Styles 1-4$3,000 - $9,600
Xenon Lights$7,500
Skirt Styles 1-2$5,500 - $8,000
Spoiler Styles 1-8$7,050 - $17,500
Transmission Upgrade 1-3$29,500 - $40,000
Turbo Tuning$50,000
Mounted MGs and Missiles$198,000
Window Smoke 1-3$1,500 - $5,000

Besra

Added in the SA Flight School Update in 2014, the Besra is based on the Northrop F-5. It can be found in Fort Zancudo or purchased from Elitas Travel with a Hangar. Its key feature is a high speed of 204 mph, allowing for rapid travel and stunt flying due to its lightweight design.

P-996 LAZER

The P-996 LAZER, based on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, has been in GTA Online since its release in 2013. Initially only accessible in Fort Zancudo, it can now be purchased from the Warstock Site. It reaches a top speed of 195 mph and is equipped with cannons and homing missiles, making it excellent for high-speed flight and combat.

HYDRA

The HYDRA, based on the British Aerospace Harrier II, was added in 2015. It cannot be found in the world and must be purchased from the Warstock Site after completing The Humane Labs Raid. While similar to the P-996 Lazer, it has slightly inferior acceleration and handling. Its primary draw is its combat capability, though it is more expensive than the P-996 Lazer, costing $6,500,000.

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