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The a NOOSE-controlled Annihilator scouting for the player).

The Annihilator is extensively available in several multiplayer modes in GTA IV.

The Annihilator is a helicopter in Grand Theft Auto IV based on the S-70_Blackhawk. The Annihilator is comparable to the Raindance in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for its design and size.

Description

Operated by the LC Patriotism and Immigration Authority, or NOOSE, the Annihilator is the only armed law enforcement vehicle in GTA IV, occasionally seen patrolling the skies above Liberty City in single player mode, often over the East Borough Bridge and Hickey Bridge.

It has four miniguns that are difficult to aim (no aiming reticule is provided) and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are hugely devastating to people and vehicles alike and are essentially supplied with infinite ammunition. Strangely, AI-controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on NOOSE soldiers seated on the rounds to fire on the player. A passenger in an Annihilator (or any other helicopter) can shoot an assault rife type weapon regardless if they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper or in the copilot's seat. Additionally, in multiplayer mode, entering the Annihilator will cause the player to automatically obtain a Rocket Launcher with 8 rounds.

The helicopter moves faster then any other vehicle in GTA IV, but it is more difficult to slow down as a result. The Annihilator is a popular vehicle in GTA IV's multiplayer modes because of its speed, maneuverability and resistance to enemy fire.

An Annihilator can be obtained by sniping the pilot while wanted by the police. Make sure it lands in an open area as to not destroy the helicopter. However, the force with which it impacts will most often destroy the helicopter.

Locations

One on a helipad at Northeast police station in Algonquin. It is watched over by LCPD officers armed with rifles, but stealing it will only earn you the usual one star for vehicle theft, which can be easily evaded once you take the chopper.

*One on a helipad on a police station near Chinatown. Inaccessible from the ground, so the player must land on the helipad itself to get the Annihilator.

One in Francis International Airport, although it is recommended you go for another one, because entering the airport will earn you a 4 star wanted level, which you cannot lose while in the Annihilator.
One on a helipad in Alderney after you collect all 200 pigeons.
Three in Francis International Airport (multi-player mode only.)
Can be summoned by calling 359-555-0100. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army achievements.

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-[[Image:Anhhilator.jpg|right|thumb|The Annihilator in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].]]
+[[Image:Annihilator (GTA4) (front).jpg|right|thumb|220px|The a NOOSE-controlled Annihilator scouting for the player).]]
+[[Image:Anhhilator.jpg|right|thumb|220px|The Annihilator is extensively available in several multiplayer modes in GTA IV.]]
-The '''Annihilator''' is an [[LC Patriotism and Immigration Authority]], or [[NOOSE]] helicopter based on the [[:wp:S-70 Blackhawk|S-70_Blackhawk]].  The Annihilator is the only armed law enforcement vehicle in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It has four miniguns that are difficult to aim (no aiming reticule is provided) and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are hugely devastating to people and vehicles alike. The ammunition is infinite, however. The helicopter moves faster then any other vehicle in GTA IV, but it is more difficult to slow down as a result. This helicopter is available only in GTA IV. An Annihilator can be obtained by sniping the pilot while wanted by the police. Make sure it lands in an open area as to not destroy the helicopter. However, the force with which it impacts will most often destroy the helicopter. Entering inside the Annihilator will cause you to automatically obtain a [[Rocket Launcher]] with 8 rounds (multiplayer only). Strangely, AI-controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on NOOSE soldiers seated on the sides to fire on the player. The Annihilators in the game patrol the skies above Liberty City, often over the East Borough Bridge and Hickey Bridge. The Annihilator is a popular vehicle in multiplayer games because of its speed, maneuverability and resistance to enemy fire. Also note that as a passenger in an Annihilator (or any other helicopter) one can shoot an assault rife type weapon regardless if they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper or in the copilot's seat. The Annihilator strongly resembles a [[Raindance]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
+The '''Annihilator''' is a helicopter in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] based on the [[:wp:S-70 Blackhawk|S-70_Blackhawk]]. The Annihilator is comparable to the [[Raindance]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] for its design and size.
+== Description ==
+Operated by the [[LC Patriotism and Immigration Authority]], or [[NOOSE]], the Annihilator is the only armed law enforcement vehicle in GTA IV, occasionally seen patrolling the skies above Liberty City in single player mode, often over the [[East Borough Bridge]] and [[Hickey Bridge]].
+It has four miniguns that are difficult to aim (no aiming reticule is provided) and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are hugely devastating to people and vehicles alike and are essentially supplied with infinite ammunition. Strangely, AI-controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on NOOSE soldiers seated on the rounds to fire on the player. A passenger in an Annihilator (or any other helicopter) can shoot an assault rife type weapon regardless if they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper or in the copilot's seat. Additionally, in multiplayer mode, entering the Annihilator will cause the player to automatically obtain a [[Rocket Launcher]] with 8 rounds.
+The helicopter moves faster then any other vehicle in GTA IV, but it is more difficult to slow down as a result. The Annihilator is a popular vehicle in GTA IV's multiplayer modes because of its speed, maneuverability and resistance to enemy fire.
+An Annihilator can be obtained by sniping the pilot while wanted by the police. Make sure it lands in an open area as to not destroy the helicopter. However, the force with which it impacts will most often destroy the helicopter.
 ==Locations==
-*One on a helipad at Northeast police station in [[Algonquin]]. It is watched over by [[Liberty City Police Department|LCPD]] officers armed with rifles, but stealing it will only earn you the usual one star for vehicle theft, which can be easily evaded once you take the chopper.
+* One on a helipad at Northeast police station in [[Algonquin]]. It is watched over by [[Liberty City Police Department|LCPD]] officers armed with rifles, but stealing it will only earn you the usual one star for vehicle theft, which can be easily evaded once you take the chopper.
-*One on a helipad on a police station near [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]]. Inaccessible from the ground, so the player must land on the helipad itself to get the Annihilator.
+ *One on a helipad on a police station near [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]]. Inaccessible from the ground, so the player must land on the helipad itself to get the Annihilator.
-*One in [[Francis International Airport]], although it is recommended you go for another one, because entering the airport will earn you a 4 star wanted level, which you cannot lose while in the Annihilator.
+* One in [[Francis International Airport]], although it is recommended you go for another one, because entering the airport will earn you a 4 star wanted level, which you cannot lose while in the Annihilator.
-*One on a helipad in [[Alderney]] after you collect all 200 pigeons.
+* One on a helipad in [[Alderney]] after you collect all 200 pigeons.
-*Three in [[Francis International Airport]] (multi-player mode only.)
+* Three in [[Francis International Airport]] (multi-player mode only.)
-*Can be summoned by calling 359-555-0100. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army [[achievements]].
+* Can be summoned by calling 359-555-0100. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army [[achievements]].
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 [[Category:Aircraft]]
 [[Category:Law Enforcement Vehicles]]
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