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{{also|''This article is about helicopters in general. For helicopters assuming the "Helicopter" name, see [[Helicopter (disambiguation)]].''}} | |||
[[File:Maverick-GTAVC-front.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A [[Maverick]], a generic but common helicopter introduced in GTA Vice City.]] | |||
[[ | '''[[:wp:Helicopter|Helicopters]]''' are recurring aircraft first introduced in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] as non-controllable vehicles, and available as controllable vehicles since [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]. Helicopters complement [[Fixed-Wing Aircraft|fixed-wing aircraft]], and possesses advantages and drawbacks. Due to similar attributes, [[:wp:autogyro|gyrocopter]]s such as the [[Little Willie]] are classified under this article, although both the helicopter and the gyrocopter fall more accurately under the [[:wp:rotorcraft|rotorcraft]] category. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The player can control the speed of the rotor using the acceleration and brake command, while banking, which requires the use of both the steering commands for side banks and two sets of directional commands for forward/backward leans and turning. Since GTA Vice City, helicopters in GTA typically support between one to four occupants. | The player can control the speed of the rotor using the acceleration and brake command, while banking, which requires the use of both the steering commands for side banks and two sets of directional commands for forward/backward leans and turning. Since GTA Vice City, helicopters in GTA typically support between one to four occupants. | ||
With its rotors fully exposed, the blades of the helicopter itself can be effectively used as a weapon against any person on the street, killing them instantly on contact, but requires risky controlling of the aircraft. Games prior allow only the horizontal rotor to inflict such damage, while helicopters in GTA IV allow the player to kill using the tail rotor as well. Helicopter kills do not attract police attention. | With its rotors fully exposed, the blades of the helicopter itself can be effectively used as a weapon against any person on the street, killing them instantly on contact, but requires risky controlling of the aircraft. Games prior allow only the horizontal rotor to inflict such damage, while helicopters in GTA IV allow the player to kill using the tail rotor as well. Helicopter kills do not attract police attention in the 3D Universe and GTA IV. | ||
=== Controls === | |||
In GTA V, helicopters are now significantly harder to fly - they sway constantly even in good weather. This relaxed stability does not extend to pitch control, as the game will automatically correct and limit the downward pitch of a helicopter - it is no longer possible to fly a helicopter upside down. | |||
=== Damage === | === Damage === | ||
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{{main|Weather}} | {{main|Weather}} | ||
Much like fixed-wing aircraft, the weather has a noticeable affect on helicopters in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. In windy or rainy conditions helicopters will bank and sway in the direction of the wind, which makes flying at low altitudes dangerous. Players can avoid | Much like fixed-wing aircraft, the weather has a noticeable affect on helicopters in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. In windy or rainy conditions helicopters will bank and sway in the direction of the wind, which makes flying at low altitudes dangerous. Players can avoid accidents by flying at higher altitudes, where there is plenty of room to manoeuvre. | ||
===Usage as a weapon=== | ===Usage as a weapon=== | ||
[[File:Vehicularcombat-GTAVC-helicopter-blades.png|thumb|right|333px|The player using the blades of a helicopter to kill soldiers in GTA Vice City.]] | |||
Helicopters can be used as a weapon. Since GTA III, police helicopters will shoot from their helicopters at the player if the player receives a [[Wanted Level|wanted level]] of three or more, with the exception of GTA IV where actual police officers will shoot from the helicopters instead. | Helicopters can be used as a weapon. Since GTA III, police helicopters will shoot from their helicopters at the player if the player receives a [[Wanted Level|wanted level]] of three or more, with the exception of GTA IV where actual police officers will shoot from the helicopters instead. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], if the player's helicopter is tracked by a [[Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher|heat-seeking missile]], the helicopter will signal the player with a rapidly beeping sound and the location of the missile in the radar. This applies to [[Fixed-Wing Aircraft|planes]] as well. | * In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], if the player's helicopter is tracked by a [[Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher|heat-seeking missile]], the helicopter will signal the player with a rapidly beeping sound and the location of the missile in the radar. This applies to [[Fixed-Wing Aircraft|planes]] as well. | ||
* The Grand Theft Auto III Police Helicopter was meant to appear in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], but cut during development. This is evidenced by the handling files, and it is probably replaced by the [[Police Maverick]], probably a leftover from GTA III. | |||
* In the original PS2 version of GTA Vice City, entering a [[Spray Shop|spray shop]] with a helicopter will result in the helicopter acquiring wheels. | * In the original PS2 version of GTA Vice City, entering a [[Spray Shop|spray shop]] with a helicopter will result in the helicopter acquiring wheels. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[:Category:Helicopters|List of aircraft categorized as helicopters]] | *[[:Category:Helicopters|List of aircraft categorized as helicopters]] | ||
[[Category:Helicopters| ]] | [[Category:Helicopters| ]] | ||