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[[Image:Sparrow (GTAVC) (front).jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Sparrow in GTA Vice City.]]
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The '''Sparrow''' is a helicopter featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and possibly, in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]].
| front_image = Sparrow-GTAVC-front.jpg
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| caption = A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City
| vehicle_type = Civilian [[:Category:Aircraft|aircraft]]
| body_style = 2-door [[helicopter]]
| capacity = 2 (pilot and passenger)
| game_1 = GTA Vice City
| game_2 = GTA San Andreas
| game_3 = GTA Vice City Stories
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The '''Sparrow''' is a [[helicopter]] featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]].


== Description ==
== Description ==
The Sparrow is based on the [[wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], the military version of which, the H-13, was made famous by its role in M.A.S.H..
Based on the [[:wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[:wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], the Sparrow handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the [[Maverick]] despite its outdated appearance, but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas. It can fit 2 people inside and is great for transporting a body guard in GTA Vice City or a homie in GTA San Andreas. The Helicopter's weak point is its uncovered engine. A few shots is enough to bring it out of the air. Also of interesting is the tail rotor of the GTA San Andreas Sparrow, which is dislocated, placed a considerable distance further back from the tail fin.


Despite its outdated appearance, the helicopter handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the [[Maverick]], but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas. It can fit 2 people inside and is great for transporting a body guard in GTA Vice City or a homie in GTA San Andreas. The Helicopter's weak point is its uncovered engine. A few shots is enough to bring this whirley bird out of the air.
A more practical variant, known as the [[Sea Sparrow]], possesses a machine gun and the ability to land on water.


The Sparrow-like helicopter appears in the trailer of the upcoming DLC The Ballad of Gay Tony. The helicopter is grey and has two guns similar to the [[Hunter]].
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File:Sparrow-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City.
A more practical variant, known as the [[Sea Sparrow]], possesses a machine gun and the ability to land on water.
File:Sparrow-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (note the dislocated tail rotor).
File:Sparrow-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories.
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The tail rotor of the GTA San Andreas Sparrow is dislocated, placed a considerable distance further back from the tail fin.
* The [[:wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[:wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], which the Sparrow bases itself off, features a military version, the H-13, made famous by its role in [[:wp:M*A*S*H (TV series)|M*A*S*H]], a television series that aired between 1972 and 1983.
* Like most other aircraft in GTA San Andreas, the Sparrow plays [[K-DST]] by default.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
'''GTA Vice City'''
;GTA Vice City
*On a grassy area in [[Vice Point]], across the [[Links View Apartment]] near an alleyway after completing the mission [[Rub Out]]
''Notes: Sparrow only spawn in these areas (except the one in [[Downtown Vice City |Downtown]]) after completing  the [[Missions|mission]] [[Rub Out]].''
*On a roof in [[Little Haiti]] after completing the mission Rub Out
*On a grassy area in [[Vice Point]], across the [[Links View Apartment]] near an alleyway.
*By a set of stairs leading to the interior of the building used in [[G-Spotlight]] after completing that mission
*On a roof in [[Little Haiti]].
*On a roof across [[Apartment 3C]] in [[Ocean Beach]] after completing the mission Rub Out
*By a set of stairs leading to the interior of the building in Downtown used in [[G-Spotlight]] after completing that mission.
*On a roof across [[Apartment 3c]] in [[Ocean Beach]].


'''GTA San Andreas'''
;GTA San Andreas
*On roof of [[Madd Dogg]]'s [[Madd Dogg's Crib|mansion]] after completing [[A Home in the Hills]].
*On the roof of [[Madd Dogg|Madd Dogg's]] [[Madd Dogg's Crib|mansion]] after completing [[A Home in the Hills]].
*On roof of the [[Zombotech Corporation]] building in [[San Fierro]].
*On the roof of the [[Zombotech Corporation]] building in [[San Fierro]].


'''GTA Vice City Stories'''
;GTA Vice City Stories
*On a helipad at the [[Escobar International Airport]] after completing [[From Zero to Hero]].
*On a helipad at the [[Escobar International Airport]] after completing [[From Zero to Hero]].


== Gallery ==
== See also ==
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* [[Sea Sparrow]]
Image:Sparrow (GTASA) (front).jpg|A Sparrow in GTA San Andreas.
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Revision as of 12:14, 9 February 2014

Vehicle
Sparrow
A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City.
A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City.
A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City.
Appearance(s) GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Vice City Stories
Vehicle type Civilian aircraft
Body style 2-door helicopter
Capacity 2 (pilot and passenger)
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The Sparrow is a helicopter featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

Description

Based on the Bell Model 47 "Sioux", the Sparrow handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the Maverick despite its outdated appearance, but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas. It can fit 2 people inside and is great for transporting a body guard in GTA Vice City or a homie in GTA San Andreas. The Helicopter's weak point is its uncovered engine. A few shots is enough to bring it out of the air. Also of interesting is the tail rotor of the GTA San Andreas Sparrow, which is dislocated, placed a considerable distance further back from the tail fin.

A more practical variant, known as the Sea Sparrow, possesses a machine gun and the ability to land on water.

Trivia

  • The Bell Model 47 "Sioux", which the Sparrow bases itself off, features a military version, the H-13, made famous by its role in M*A*S*H, a television series that aired between 1972 and 1983.
  • Like most other aircraft in GTA San Andreas, the Sparrow plays K-DST by default.

Locations

GTA Vice City

Notes: Sparrow only spawn in these areas (except the one in Downtown) after completing the mission Rub Out.

GTA San Andreas
GTA Vice City Stories

See also