7 Best Helicopters in GTA Online 2025: Combat & Transport Guide
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What's the Best Helicopter in GTA Online?
Helicopters offer unmatched mobility in Los Santos. Whether you need stealth, firepower, or speed, there's a perfect chopper for every situation. Here are our top 7 picks.
1. Akula: Best Stealth Helicopter
The Akula's stealth mode removes you from radar completely. Essential for PvP and sneaky approaches.
- Price: $3,704,050 (Trade Price: $2,785,000)
- Speed: 157.25 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles, bombs, machine guns
- Special: Full stealth mode
- Best For: PvP, stealth missions
2. Sparrow (Best for Cayo Perico & Speed)
The Sparrow spawns inside your Kosatka submarine, making it perfect for Cayo Perico prep. It's also the fastest helicopter in-game.
- Price: $1,815,000
- Speed: 175.00 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles or machine guns
- Special: Kosatka storage
- Best For: Cayo Perico grinding
3. Buzzard Attack Chopper (Best Value)
The Buzzard remains the best value combat helicopter. CEO spawn makes it instantly available.
- Price: $1,750,000
- Speed: 149.00 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles, machine guns
- Special: CEO instant spawn
- Best For: General use, beginners
4. FH-1 Hunter (Best Combat Helicopter)
The Hunter's co-pilot barrage missiles shred everything. It's the most powerful attack helicopter available.
- Price: $4,123,000 (Trade Price: $3,100,000)
- Speed: 147.50 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles, barrage, bombs, explosive cannon
- Special: Co-pilot weapons
- Best For: Two-player combat
5. Savage (Best Solo Attack Helicopter)
The Savage's explosive cannon fires as fast as you can pull the trigger. Devastating against ground targets.
- Price: $2,593,500 (Trade Price: $1,950,000)
- Speed: 145.00 MPH
- Weapons: Homing missiles, explosive cannon
- Special: Rapid-fire cannon
- Best For: Solo ground attacks
6. Sea Sparrow (Best Amphibious Helicopter)
Land on water and keep fighting. The Sea Sparrow adds versatility other helicopters lack.
- Price: $1,815,000
- Speed: 150.00 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles or machine guns
- Special: Water landing
- Best For: Coastal operations
7. Volatus (Best Luxury Transport)
When you need to arrive in style, the Volatus delivers. Fast, sleek, and stylish.
- Price: $2,295,000
- Speed: 154.00 MPH
- Weapons: None
- Special: Premium interior
- Best For: Executive transport
Helicopter Buying Priority
- Buzzard is essential for every player
- Sparrow if you own a Kosatka
- Akula for PvP players
- Hunter if you play with friends