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| front_image = Maverick-GTAVC-front.jpg
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| caption = A Maverick in GTA Vice City
| caption = A Maverick in GTA Vice City.
| vehicle_type = Civilian [[:Category:Aircraft|aircraft]]
| vehicle_type = Civilian [[:Category:Aircraft|aircraft]]
| body_style = 4-door [[helicopter]]
| body_style = 4-door [[helicopter]]
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| game_5 = GTA IV
| game_5 = GTA IV
| game_6 = GTA V
| game_6 = GTA V
| manufacturer = [[Western Company]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small>
| manufacturer = [[Western Company]] <small>([[GTA IV Era]])</small><br />[[Buckingham]] <small>(GTA V Era)</small>
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{{quote|"Executive helicopter for high-rollers, big spenders and tourists."<br>- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}}
{{quote|"Executive helicopter for high-rollers, big spenders and tourists."<br>- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}}
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==Overview==
== Overview ==
The Maverick is based on the [[:wp:Bell 206|Bell 206]] L Longranger, but the GTA IV rendition features four blades on its main rotor, similar to the [[:wp:Bell 407|Bell 407]], but retaining the body design of previous Mavericks (pre-release material such as [[television]] footage suggests GTA IV's Maverick was originally intended to retain its two blade rotor).
The Maverick is based on the [[:wp:Bell 206|Bell 206]] L Longranger, but the GTA IV rendition features four blades on its main rotor, similar to the [[:wp:Bell 407|Bell 407]], but retaining the body design of previous Mavericks (pre-release material such as [[television]] footage suggests GTA IV's Maverick was originally intended to retain its two blade rotor).


Overall, the Maverick is a good choice of transport in GTA Vice City, but GTA San Andreas has many better options. In GTA IV, most helicopters are just variants of the Maverick, so for style go for a different variant (like a [[Helitours Maverick]]). However, for function, go for an [[Annihilator]] as it has weaponry and is the fastest helicopter in the game. Since GTA Vice City, the [[police]] has their own version of the Maverick called the [[Police Maverick]].
Overall, the Maverick is a good choice of transport in GTA Vice City, but GTA San Andreas has many better options. In GTA IV, most helicopters are just variants of the Maverick, so for style go for a different variant (like a [[Helitours Maverick]]). However, for function, go for an [[Annihilator]] as it has weaponry and is the fastest helicopter in the game. Since GTA Vice City, the [[police]] has their own version of the Maverick called the [[Police Maverick]].


===GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories===
=== GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories ===
In GTA Vice City, the Maverick is a fully accessible vehicle, available in quite a few places. It has a moderate maximum speed, can survive some damage, and it is the only helicopter that is available in a variety of colors. There is also another smaller two-passenger version dubbed [[VCN Maverick]] that is used by the [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] News Network.
In GTA Vice City, the Maverick is a fully accessible vehicle, available in quite a few places. It has a moderate maximum speed, can survive some damage, and it is the only helicopter that is available in a variety of colors. There is also another smaller two-passenger version dubbed [[VCN Maverick]] that is used by the [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] News Network.


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===GTA IV — GTA V ===
=== GTA IV — GTA V ===
==== GTA IV ====
[[File:Maverick-GTAIV-front.jpg|thumb|325px|right|A Maverick in GTA IV.]]
[[File:Maverick-GTAIV-front.jpg|thumb|325px|right|A Maverick in GTA IV.]]


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In addition to the aforementioned difference in rotor design (a two-blade rotor replaced by a four-blade variety), pre-release materials also depict earlier forms of the Maverick as having shut rear doors, as opposed to slid open doors in the final version.
In addition to the aforementioned difference in rotor design (a two-blade rotor replaced by a four-blade variety), pre-release materials also depict earlier forms of the Maverick as having shut rear doors, as opposed to slid open doors in the final version.
The Maverick returns in GTA V. Pitted against the [[Frogger|other civilian helicopter]] in the game, the Maverick is inferior - it is slower, and more unstable in crosswinds and prone to damage because of its light construction. More noticeably, though, is the return to a two-bladed main rotor


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File:Maverick-GTAIV-twoblade-artwork.jpg|Pre-release GTA IV game art of an early Maverick with a two-blade rotor and closed rear doors.
File:Maverick-GTAIV-twoblade-artwork.jpg|Pre-release GTA IV game art of an early Maverick with a two-blade rotor and closed rear doors.
File:Maverick-GTAIV-twoblade-WeazelNews.jpg|A similar Maverick in a [[Weazel News]] program on [[TV Shows in GTA IV|television in GTA IV]].
File:Maverick-GTAIV-twoblade-WeazelNews.jpg|A similar Maverick in a [[Weazel News]] program on [[TV Shows in GTA IV|television in GTA IV]].
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==== GTA V ====
The Maverick returns in GTA V. Pitted against the [[Frogger|other civilian helicopter]] in the game, the Maverick is inferior - it is slower, and more unstable in crosswinds and prone to damage because of its light construction. More noticeably, though, is the return to a two-bladed main rotor.
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File:Maverick-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Pre-release GTAV screenshot from the official website.
File:Maverick-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Pre-release GTAV screenshot from the official website.
File:Maverick-GTAV-front.jpg|GTA V, final game.
File:Maverick-GTAV-front.jpg|GTA V, final game.
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* [[Helitours Maverick]], Mavericks for use in a [[Higgins Helitours|helitour]].
* [[Helitours Maverick]], Mavericks for use in a [[Higgins Helitours|helitour]].


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
* Like most other aircraft in GTA San Andreas, the Maverick plays [[K-DST]] by default.
* Like most other aircraft in GTA San Andreas, the Maverick plays [[K-DST]] by default.
* Even though the Maverick in GTA Liberty City Stories is not meant to be obtained, the controls from previous games still work. It also lacks an in-game name.
* Even though the Maverick in GTA Liberty City Stories is not meant to be obtained, the controls from previous games still work. It also lacks an in-game name.
* In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], Mavericks are scripted to be flown by civilians, and can be found flying around the coastline of [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]].
* In [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], Mavericks are scripted to be flown by civilians, and can be found flying around the coastline of [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]].
* A special Golden Maverick is used during [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] [[Drug Wars]].
* A special Golden Maverick is used during [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] [[Drug Wars]].
*In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], despite having its rear door open, the player will always smash the window rather than a safer way by going trough the back door. The same thing happened to the [[Annihilator]].
* In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], despite having its rear door open, the player will always smash the window rather than a safer way by going trough the back door. The same thing happens to the [[Annihilator]].
*It is possible to use the Maverick to obtain the One Man Army [[Achievements in GTA IV|Trophy/Achievement]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. First, the player has to obtain a six star wanted level either using cheats or by killing civillians and destroying vehicles. Once the six stars have been obtained, the player is to fly the Maverick as high as they can while at the same time making sure they stay inside the search radius. Wait five minutes and the player should gain the achievement.
* It is possible to use the Maverick to obtain the One Man Army [[Achievements in GTA IV|Trophy/Achievement]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. First, the player has to obtain a six star wanted level either using cheats or by killing civillians and destroying vehicles. Once the six stars have been obtained, the player is to fly the Maverick as high as they can while at the same time making sure they stay inside the search radius. Wait five minutes and the player should gain the achievement.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
;GTA Vice City
; GTA Vice City
*Roof of the [[Hyman Condo]] safehouse.
* Roof of the [[Hyman Condo]] safehouse.
*Roof of the [[Vercetti Estate]] after the mission [[Rub Out]]. If the Sea Sparrow is unlocked, there is a less chance of the Maverick spawning.
* Roof of the [[Vercetti Estate]] after the mission [[Rub Out]]. If the Sea Sparrow is unlocked, there is a less chance of the Maverick spawning.
*Uniquely-colored Maverick in the mission [[Loose Ends]].
* Uniquely-colored Maverick in the mission [[Loose Ends]].


;GTA San Andreas
; GTA San Andreas
*[[Easter Bay Airport]], near the [[Dodo]] hangars.  You must complete [[New Model Army]]. Oddly, the doors are not locked even without a pilot's license, allowing it to be used if the player can get into the airport.
* [[Easter Bay Airport]], near the [[Dodo]] hangars and near a [[Baggage Handler]]. Oddly, the doors are not locked even without a pilot's license, allowing it to be used if the player can get into the airport.
*The top of the [[Los Santos Tower]] in [[Downtown Los Santos in GTA III Era|Downtown Los Santos]]. The tower has a star-shaped top. The Maverick may not be there, it spawns more when you fly there.
* The top of the [[Los Santos Tower]] in [[Downtown Los Santos in GTA III Era|Downtown Los Santos]]. The tower has a star-shaped top. The Maverick may not be there, it spawns more when you fly there.
*[[San Fierro Police Headquarters]] Helipad in [[Downtown San Fierro]]. Spawns there after [[Toreno's Last Flight]], the mission where you have to stop [[Mike Toreno]] with a [[Rocket Launcher|rocket launcher]].
* [[San Fierro Police Headquarters]] Helipad in [[Downtown San Fierro]]. Spawns there after [[Toreno's Last Flight]], the mission where you have to stop [[Mike Toreno]] with a [[Rocket Launcher|rocket launcher]].
*[[Bayside Marina]] helipad (note that a [[Sea Sparrow]] often also spawns here)
* [[Bayside Marina]] helipad (note that a [[Sea Sparrow]] often also spawns here)
*On the roof of [[San Fierro Medical Center]], [[Santa Flora]], [[San Fierro]] (note that a [[Raindance]] also spawns east of here)
* On the roof of [[San Fierro Medical Center]], [[Santa Flora]], [[San Fierro]] (note that a [[Raindance]] also spawns east of here)
*Helipad at [[The Emerald Isle]] (If it does not spawn, walk to the very west of the building and walk back and it should be there).
* Helipad at [[The Emerald Isle]] (If it does not spawn, walk to the very west of the building and walk back and it should be there).


;GTA Liberty City Stories
; GTA Liberty City Stories
Much like other helicopters in the game, the Maverick in GTA Liberty City Stories is unobtainable, as the game's developer may had been unable to adapt the entire city for player-controlled helicopters, such as adding solid boundaries on building and roofs, setting a [[ceiling height limit]], or a crash animation.
Much like other helicopters in the game, the Maverick in GTA Liberty City Stories is unobtainable, as the game's developer may have been unable to adapt the entire city for player-controlled helicopters, such as adding solid boundaries on building and roofs, setting a [[ceiling height limit]], or a crash animation. Also, the Maverick takes extremely high damage if its rotors touch a building, unlike in GTA Vice City and Vice City Stories.


However, the helicopter is, along with the [[Police Maverick]], the only helicopter to appear proper during mission, although the player is normally unable to obtain one in any of its appearances (unless otherwise stated):
However, the helicopter is, along with the [[Police Maverick]], the only helicopter to appear proper during mission, although the player is normally unable to obtain one in any of its appearances (unless otherwise stated):
* During "[[Calm Before the Storm]]", an indestructible Maverick is used as [[Massimo Torini]]'s mode of transport, sporting a uniquely jet black color with two white stripes. The helicopter can be obtained in the PSP version as the helicopter makes a stopover at Chinatown.
* During "[[Calm Before the Storm]]", an indestructible Maverick is used as [[Massimo Torini]]'s mode of transport, sporting a uniquely jet black color with two white stripes. The helicopter can be obtained in the PSP version as the helicopter makes a stopover at Chinatown.
* During "[[The Passion of the Heist]]", when a fireproof Maverick is flown by a gang that stole diamonds.
* During "[[The Passion of the Heist]]", when a fireproof Maverick is flown by a gang that stole diamonds.
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Other than the aformentioned missions, the Maverick can otherwise be obtainable by using cheat devices or third party trainers.
Other than the aformentioned missions, the Maverick can otherwise be obtainable by using cheat devices or third party trainers.


;GTA Vice City Stories
; GTA Vice City Stories
*On the helipad near [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]].
* On the helipad near [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]].
*On the helipad in [[Escobar International Airport]] (activates [[Vice Sights]] mission as you enter).
* On the helipad in [[Escobar International Airport]] (activates [[Vice Sights]] mission as you enter).


;GTA IV
; GTA IV
* [[Alderney City]] heliport, above the [[Alderney]] exit of [[Booth Tunnel]].
* [[Alderney City]] heliport, above the [[Alderney]] exit of [[Booth Tunnel]].
* Private helipad at a mansion in [[Westdyke]], Alderney.
* Private helipad at a mansion in [[Westdyke]], Alderney.
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* On a helipad in front of a waterfront tunnel ventilation tower on the western edge of [[Purgatory]], Algonquin. Only spawns occasionally.
* On a helipad in front of a waterfront tunnel ventilation tower on the western edge of [[Purgatory]], Algonquin. Only spawns occasionally.
* Helipad of the [[Tudor]], Alderney [[Liberty City Fire Department|fire station]] in south-west Alderney.
* Helipad of the [[Tudor]], Alderney [[Liberty City Fire Department|fire station]] in south-west Alderney.
; GTA V
* Can be purchased from [[Elitas Travel]] for $780,000. Mavericks bought from the website are available only in silver with white trim.
* The player can hijack [[Dom Beasley]]'s unique green Maverick at most parachute jumps.
; GTA Online
* Spawns occasionally at the [[Central Los Santos Medical Center]], until a certain rank.


== References ==
== References ==
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