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[[Image:Rhino.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Rhino]] | [[Image:Rhino.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Rhino]] | ||
Rhino is the name of a tank since [[ | '''Rhino''' is the name of a tank since [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]. In both GTA III and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] it resembles a modified [[Wikipedia:M3 Lee | M3 tank]], but it is very unrealistic - tall, with doors on both sides, that can be easily damaged with even the slightest hit and truck-style 3-axle drivetrain with easily seen wheels. The turret was rotated by pressing buttons, which made precise shooting almost impossible. Since [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] the Rhino looks like an [[Wikipedia:M1 tank | M1 tank]] and is much more realistic. It is coloured beige (desert camouflage), has a normal tank entrance in front and a new drivetrain with smaller wheels, which look almost like tracks. It also has a new steering system, that finally allows to make very tight turns. The turret is operated with mouse or right thumbstick ([[PlayStation 2|PS2]]), which allows to shoot directly at the target. Like [[Tank|its predecessor]] from the earlier games, the Rhino appears when the player gets a six star [[Wanted Level|wanted rating]]. In all games, the Rhino can be avoided without much difficulty because of its slow speed and bad handling, but it's extremely deadly if the player attempts engaging one, since its cannon kills with one blast, and the soldier driving totes an [[M4 Carbine|M4]]. When it hits a car, the car most of the time explodes straight away; if not, it starts to burn instead. They're immune to all weapons minus the [[Flamethrower|flamethrower]] and [[Molotov Cocktail|molotovs]]. The tank in GTA San Andreas can also be found in [[Area 69]]. The Rhino does not appear in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], even when 6 wanted stars are attained. | ||
==Comparison== | ==Comparison== | ||
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!Handling | !Handling | ||
|Handling of this tank is terrible. Even at low speeds its turns are horribly wide. | |Handling of this tank is terrible. Even at low speeds its turns are horribly wide. Unlike the normal tank it has very poor acceleration, when maximum speed is normal for this kind of tank. It has a working handbrake, but because of its wide turning radius and dual rear axles it is difficult to tighten turns with it. Tank is quite bouncy, so its wheels easily lose contact with ground. Its small ground clearance, bouncy suspension and low torque makes this tank very poor when driving off-road, or even through small barriers. | ||
|This tank has 2 steering modes: normal allows it to make turns a little better than trucks, and extra, activated with handbrake button, allows to make extra tight turns. | |This tank has 2 steering modes: normal allows it to make turns a little better than trucks, and extra, activated with handbrake button, allows to make extra tight turns. It has little better off-road abilities, but it is still far from perfect. It has better acceleration and grip, but it still cannot go through high obstacles. It handles better on road. | ||
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*When you rotate your turret back and start shooting you will be able to reach very high speeds. | *When you rotate your turret back and start shooting you will be able to reach very high speeds. Its handling is terrible! | ||
*Even the slightest touch of normal vehicle will make it explode, so you can destroy cars not only by ramming into it, but with little hits. | *Even the slightest touch of normal vehicle will make it explode, so you can destroy cars not only by ramming into it, but with little hits. | ||
*Because you've got doors and the Rhino is slow you can be easily busted by a police officer sticking his gun into your tank. It is even more dangerous when you lose doors. | *Because you've got doors and the Rhino is slow you can be easily busted by a police officer sticking his gun into your tank. It is even more dangerous when you lose doors. | ||
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*Hitting other tanks will damage you! | *Hitting other tanks will damage you! | ||
*The tank is rocketproof, but not flameproof. Set it on fire few times and it will explode. | *The tank is rocketproof, but not flameproof. Set it on fire few times and it will explode. | ||
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==Missions== | ==Missions== | ||
In the tank you can perform [[vigilante | In the tank you can perform [[Vigilante|vigilante missions]], which means catching and killing suspects. The Rhino isn't neccesarily the best vehicle to do this mission because sooner or later you will be chased by the army, which means other tanks ramming your tank and damaging it. On the other hand, if you cannot complete the missions with the other, comparatively flimsy police vehicles, the Rhino might be better. If you can intercept the enemy vehicles, rather than chasing them, you may be able to strike the targets with the tank instead of firing on them. This method cuts down on the wanted level you receive, which may help you avoid having to fight the military. | ||
On the other hand, if you cannot complete the missions with the other, comparatively flimsy police vehicles, the Rhino might be better. If you can intercept the enemy vehicles, rather than chasing them, you may be able to strike the targets with the tank instead of firing on them. This method cuts down on the wanted level you receive, which may help you avoid having to fight the military. | |||
In GTA Vice City there is a mission in which you have to steal a tank, [[Sir, Yes Sir!]]. Its doors are closed, so you need to wait until the driver hops out to buy some doughnuts, or kill guy on top of the tank. This tank has a self-destruct mechanism which you must have disabled before it destroys the tank. | |||
[[Category:Vehicles in GTA III]] | [[Category:Vehicles in GTA III]] | ||
[[Category:Vehicles in GTA Vice City]] | [[Category:Vehicles in GTA Vice City]] | ||