Patriot: Difference between revisions
minor edits + GTA IV takes place in a different fictional universe - so the GTA III era patriot models are unrelated/have no manufacturer
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[[Image:Patriot.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The Patriot in the showroom. Image from http://www.gta-mania.com]] | [[Image:Patriot.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The Patriot in the showroom. Image from http://www.gta-mania.com]] | ||
The | The '''Patriot''' is an SUV based on the AM General HMMWV/Hummer H1 (GTA III era) and Hummer H2 (GTA IV). In [[GTA III]] and [[GTA: Liberty City Stories|Liberty City Stories]], it is a popular car often found in [[Portland]], however, in [[Vice City]] and [[San Andreas]] this vehicle is reserved for military use. In [[GTA IV]] the Patriot is based on the GMT800 2003-present Hummer H2 (with a few things rearranged, a different tail light and grille design) and is driven by civilians and a special, faster police version is used by the LCPD's NOOSE division. Some can be seen with roof lights, a bull bar, and an American flag painted on the side. It is very powerful and can climb over things, like no other vehicle can (such as cars and low walls). Also if you find a low car like a [[Turismo]] in GTA IV, you can drive underneath the Patriot without damage, but will run over it, rather than crushing it. | ||
==Handling== | ==Handling== | ||
The Patriot has medium | The GTA III era Patriot has medium top speed, due to its heavy weight. It is very durable, and has outstanding off-road capabilities, mainly because of high ground clearance, unusual width, and suspension. It can climb very steep gradients due to its low gear boost, and does not roll, due to the low centre of gravity. | ||
Because it has a low gear boost, its engine sounds big, and it is average speed for a large, heavy SUV, it wouldn't be a bad idea to assume that the Patriot has a turbocharged V8. | Because it has a low gear boost, its engine sounds big, and it is average speed for a large, heavy SUV, it wouldn't be a bad idea to assume that the Patriot has a turbocharged V8. | ||
The GTAIV rendition is similar, but has some changes. It is ridiculously heavy for an SUV, and as a result cannot go particularly fast, limiting its usefulness in highspeed chases. Its engine seems to struggle to pull the weight, but is not easily stalled by crashes. The Patriot is also top heavy, and has a propensity to roll over in extremely turns. However, it is extremely durable as a result, able to soak up bullets and crashes and keep going. Its suspension is however excellent, and it can take light to medium turns with low body roll. Its engine hood is hinged differently from other cars, and will not fly off if an impact dislodges it. | The GTAIV rendition is similar, but has some changes. It is ridiculously heavy for an SUV, and as a result cannot go particularly fast, limiting its usefulness in highspeed chases. Its engine seems to struggle to pull the weight, but is not easily stalled by crashes. The Patriot is also top heavy, and has a propensity to roll over in extremely turns. However, it is extremely durable as a result, able to soak up bullets and crashes and keep going. Its suspension is however excellent, and it can take light to medium turns with low body roll. Its engine hood is hinged differently from other cars, and will not fly off if an impact dislodges it. | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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===Vice City Stories=== | ===Vice City Stories=== | ||
*Two are found inside [[Fort Baxter]] Airbase, you can access it before completing [[Conduct Unbecoming]], or jumping over the side cabin to re-enter the base (watch out, if you are spottedby soldiers, they will shoot you), or having completing the story line, wearing the | *Two are found inside [[Fort Baxter]] Airbase, you can access it before completing [[Conduct Unbecoming]], or jumping over the side cabin to re-enter the base (watch out, if you are spottedby soldiers, they will shoot you), or having completing the story line, wearing the "Army Fatigues" | ||
"Army Fatigues" | |||
===San Andreas=== | ===San Andreas=== | ||