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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Similarly armed with machine guns as the [[Annihilator]], as well as additionally featuring missile pods, the Buzzard is evidently based on an [[wp:MH-6 Little Bird|AH-6 Little Bird]], an attack variant of the [[wp:MH-6 Little Bird|MH-6 Little Bird]] light observation helicopter, which in turn is a military version of the [[wp:OH-6 Cayuse|OH-6 Cayuse]] and the [[wp:MD Helicopters MD 500|MD 500C]]. It's important to note that the Buzzard has the old style tail stabilizer, characteristic of the MD-500C and its corresponding defender/AH/MH-6 counterparts. | Similarly armed with machine guns as the [[Annihilator]], as well as additionally featuring missile pods, the Buzzard is evidently based on an [[wp:MH-6 Little Bird|AH-6 Little Bird]], an attack variant of the [[wp:MH-6 Little Bird|MH-6 Little Bird]] light observation helicopter, which in turn is a military version of the [[wp:OH-6 Cayuse|OH-6 Cayuse]] and the [[wp:MD Helicopters MD 500|MD 500C]]. It's important to note that the Buzzard has the old style tail stabilizer, characteristic of the MD-500C and its corresponding defender/AH/MH-6 counterparts. Being based off of a military class light attack helicopter, this makes the helicopter illegal at least in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. | ||
The helicopter's compact build and lighter weight makes it very nimble and allows it to execute sharp banks and pitches with ease. However, its bubble canopy and lack of bulletproof glass offers little in the way of protection from heavy weapons like the [[M249|Advance MG]] or [[Explosive Shotgun]]. The Buzzard can only hold two people as the rear compartment is entirely occupied by an ammunition hold for the miniguns. | |||
According to in-game speech, the Buzzard that [[Luis Fernando Lopez]] intended to steal for [[Yusuf Amir]] was a prototype, meaning there's possibly only a single one in existence. The same stolen one | According to in-game speech, the Buzzard that [[Luis Fernando Lopez]] intended to steal for [[Yusuf Amir]] was a prototype, meaning there's possibly only a single one in existence. The same stolen one is later gold-plated by Yusuf - this difference would be first recognized during the mission "[[Not So Fast]]" where Luis must use it to land on the roof of the Libertonian. LCPD will call it "a black/gold helicopter", which is dependent on which version Luis uses - the black version acquired by cheats or the golden version from Yusuf. | ||
=== Armaments === | |||
[[Image:Buzzard-TBOGT-gunfire.jpg|thumb|300px|A Buzzard firing both its miniguns and missiles, TBOGT]] | |||
The Buzzard is equipped with two high-powered miniguns (which can be fired using the A button ([[Xbox 360]]), X button ([[PS3]]), or Left Shift key ([[PC]])) and missiles (which can be fired using the X button (Xbox 360), Square button (PS3), or left mouse button (PC)). | |||
Miniguns on the Buzzard are much more effective than those on the Annihilator - they have a much faster rate of fire, a narrower spread, and are fired both simultaneously, unlike the Annihilator which only fires one gun at a time. However, they do considerably less damage then the Annihilators guns. They also never overheat, which allows for continuous fire. The missiles from the Buzzard's two missile pods alternately fire one rocket at a time, being unloaded a short height from the pods before launching forward. Because the missiles explode on impact with any solid surface after being unloaded, the player is advised not to use them at a low altitude with a sharp trajectory as the detonating missile can destroy the helicopter and kill the player. | |||
Firing the guns and missiles will not gain you a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]] at all if no one is hurt in the process. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Logically, Yusuf's Buzzard should be gold painted, not gold plated, as the weight of the gold would make takeoffs very difficult. | *Logically, Yusuf's Buzzard should be gold painted, not gold plated, as the weight of the gold would make takeoffs very difficult. | ||
*The name "Buzzard" may be a reference to [[Buzzard 1]], a named helicopter from the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] mission [[Reuniting the Families]]. | *The name "Buzzard" may be a reference to [[Buzzard 1]], a named helicopter from the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] mission [[Reuniting the Families]]. | ||
== Locations== | |||
[[Image:Buzzard-TBOGT-gold-front.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Yusuf Amir]]'s golden Buzzard, available after the end of TBOGT's storyline.]] | |||
*A black one can be obtained without cheats in single player. After destroying the boats in "[[Sexy Time]]", land the black Buzzard on a road. Get into a car or bike, and drive away from it but keep the camera fixed on the Buzzard. After you have failed the mission, reverse and it will be there. | |||
*[[Yusuf Amir]] gives his gold Buzzard to the player as a gift after completing the game. It will be then available at the helipad beside the golf club on the [[West River]]. It replaces the [[Swift]] there. | *[[Yusuf Amir]] gives his gold Buzzard to the player as a gift after completing the game. It will be then available at the helipad beside the golf club on the [[West River]]. It replaces the [[Swift]] there. | ||
*Can be spawned via cheat code, by dialing the number: 359-555-2899 (FLY-555-BUZZ). | *Can be spawned via cheat code, by dialing the number: 359-555-2899 (FLY-555-BUZZ). | ||
*In multiplayer, there are multiple locations where Buzzards can be found: | *In multiplayer, there are multiple locations where Buzzards can be found: | ||
**The first two can be found at Francis International Airport on the helipads. | **The first two can be found at Francis International Airport on the helipads. | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 19 August 2011
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| Appearance(s) | [[Appearance::The Ballad of Gay Tony (GTA IV)]] |
| Vehicle type | Military aircraft |
| Body style | 2-door light-class attack helicopter |
| Capacity | 2 (pilot and passenger) |
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"The ultimate party starter: light, maneuverable and armed with rockets and a high-caliber machine gun."
- Official website description.
The Buzzard is a small attack helicopter featured in Grand Theft Auto IV's second episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony. In a special report by Weazel News, the Buzzard is considererd an illegal attack helicopter, but the LCPD won't really put an effort into stopping a Buzzard until it fires on a police officer.
Description
Similarly armed with machine guns as the Annihilator, as well as additionally featuring missile pods, the Buzzard is evidently based on an AH-6 Little Bird, an attack variant of the MH-6 Little Bird light observation helicopter, which in turn is a military version of the OH-6 Cayuse and the MD 500C. It's important to note that the Buzzard has the old style tail stabilizer, characteristic of the MD-500C and its corresponding defender/AH/MH-6 counterparts. Being based off of a military class light attack helicopter, this makes the helicopter illegal at least in Liberty City.
The helicopter's compact build and lighter weight makes it very nimble and allows it to execute sharp banks and pitches with ease. However, its bubble canopy and lack of bulletproof glass offers little in the way of protection from heavy weapons like the Advance MG or Explosive Shotgun. The Buzzard can only hold two people as the rear compartment is entirely occupied by an ammunition hold for the miniguns.
According to in-game speech, the Buzzard that Luis Fernando Lopez intended to steal for Yusuf Amir was a prototype, meaning there's possibly only a single one in existence. The same stolen one is later gold-plated by Yusuf - this difference would be first recognized during the mission "Not So Fast" where Luis must use it to land on the roof of the Libertonian. LCPD will call it "a black/gold helicopter", which is dependent on which version Luis uses - the black version acquired by cheats or the golden version from Yusuf.
Armaments
The Buzzard is equipped with two high-powered miniguns (which can be fired using the A button (Xbox 360), X button (PS3), or Left Shift key (PC)) and missiles (which can be fired using the X button (Xbox 360), Square button (PS3), or left mouse button (PC)).
Miniguns on the Buzzard are much more effective than those on the Annihilator - they have a much faster rate of fire, a narrower spread, and are fired both simultaneously, unlike the Annihilator which only fires one gun at a time. However, they do considerably less damage then the Annihilators guns. They also never overheat, which allows for continuous fire. The missiles from the Buzzard's two missile pods alternately fire one rocket at a time, being unloaded a short height from the pods before launching forward. Because the missiles explode on impact with any solid surface after being unloaded, the player is advised not to use them at a low altitude with a sharp trajectory as the detonating missile can destroy the helicopter and kill the player.
Firing the guns and missiles will not gain you a wanted level at all if no one is hurt in the process.
Trivia
- Logically, Yusuf's Buzzard should be gold painted, not gold plated, as the weight of the gold would make takeoffs very difficult.
- The name "Buzzard" may be a reference to Buzzard 1, a named helicopter from the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas mission Reuniting the Families.
Locations
- A black one can be obtained without cheats in single player. After destroying the boats in "Sexy Time", land the black Buzzard on a road. Get into a car or bike, and drive away from it but keep the camera fixed on the Buzzard. After you have failed the mission, reverse and it will be there.
- Yusuf Amir gives his gold Buzzard to the player as a gift after completing the game. It will be then available at the helipad beside the golf club on the West River. It replaces the Swift there.
- Can be spawned via cheat code, by dialing the number: 359-555-2899 (FLY-555-BUZZ).
- In multiplayer, there are multiple locations where Buzzards can be found:
- The first two can be found at Francis International Airport on the helipads.
- One can be found at the heliport in southern Algonquin.
- One can also be found at a dock next to the parking garage in eastern Algonquin.
- One can be found at the yacht (not removed in multiplayer) just south of Acter Industrial Park and east of Happiness Island.
See also
- Hunter, Sea Sparrow and Annihilator, other attack helicopters in the Grand Theft Auto series.
- APC, another armed attack vehicle introduced in The Ballad of Gay Tony.