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(The "Transparent Star" phrase is part of the FlyUS logo, not the Ripley.)
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[[Image:Ripley-GTA4-front.jpg|right|thumb|350px|A Ripley in GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Ripley-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]
[[Image:Ripley-GTA4-front.jpg|right|thumb|350px|A Ripley in GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Ripley-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]


The '''Ripley''' is an [[wp:Pushback|airliner tug]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
The [[HVY]] '''Ripley''' is an [[wp:Pushback|airliner tug]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].


== Description ==
== Description ==
If you zoom in on the front of the Ripley, by the right windshield wiper you can see the Ripley's manufacturer is Transparent Star. Like most trucks, the Ripley's performance is defined by its average pickup, below average top speed and poor brakes, but it has a tight turning radius, due to its very short wheelbase. This truck can pack a powerful punch on cars, and can tip them over easily at relatively low speeds. Additionally, the Ripley's mid-to-rear-mounted engine configuration allows the vehicle to survive large numbers of head-on collisions; the openness of the cab, however, exposes the player to gunfire. Also, the large tires can easily be shot and blown out, making getaways from high-end police extremely difficult.
Like most trucks, the Ripley's performance is defined by its average pickup, below average top speed and poor brakes, but it has a tight turning radius, due to its very short wheelbase. This truck can pack a powerful punch on cars, and can tip them over easily at relatively low speeds. Additionally, the Ripley's mid-to-rear-mounted engine configuration allows the vehicle to survive large numbers of head-on collisions; the openness of the cab, however, exposes the player to gunfire. Also, the large tires can easily be shot and blown out, making getaways from high-end police extremely difficult.


Seen only at [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]], the Ripley may appear as a pedestrian vehicle on the road, or is parked on the tarmac or car parks of the airport. Like certain vehicles operating in the vicinity of the airport, the Ripley bears [[FlyUS]] livery.
Seen only at [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]], the Ripley may appear as a pedestrian vehicle on the road, or is parked on the tarmac or car parks of the airport. Like certain vehicles operating in the vicinity of the airport, the Ripley bears [[FlyUS]] livery.
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* Some Grand Theft Auto IV machinima creators recommend the Ripley for first-person driving views, as the interior of the cab lacks visual obstructions from a first-person perspective.
* Some Grand Theft Auto IV machinima creators recommend the Ripley for first-person driving views, as the interior of the cab lacks visual obstructions from a first-person perspective.
* In GTA IV, the three default radio stations in the Ripley are [[Integrity 2.0]], [[WKTT Radio]] and [[PLR]].
* In GTA IV, the three default radio stations in the Ripley are [[Integrity 2.0]], [[WKTT Radio]] and [[PLR]].
* The Ripley shares the same handling and engine sound as the[[ Brickade]].
* The Ripley shares the same handling traits and engine sound as the [[Brickade]].
* Despite being manufactured by Transparent Star, the police refer to it as an HVY Ripley, same with the Airtug.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 07:57, 28 June 2010

File:Ripley-GTA4-front.jpg
A Ripley in GTA IV (Rear quarter view).

The HVY Ripley is an airliner tug in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Description

Like most trucks, the Ripley's performance is defined by its average pickup, below average top speed and poor brakes, but it has a tight turning radius, due to its very short wheelbase. This truck can pack a powerful punch on cars, and can tip them over easily at relatively low speeds. Additionally, the Ripley's mid-to-rear-mounted engine configuration allows the vehicle to survive large numbers of head-on collisions; the openness of the cab, however, exposes the player to gunfire. Also, the large tires can easily be shot and blown out, making getaways from high-end police extremely difficult.

Seen only at Francis International Airport, the Ripley may appear as a pedestrian vehicle on the road, or is parked on the tarmac or car parks of the airport. Like certain vehicles operating in the vicinity of the airport, the Ripley bears FlyUS livery.

Trivia

  • The Ripley's name is an homage to lead character Ellen Ripley of the Alien films (played by Sigourney Weaver) — the US Colonial Marines M577 Armored Personnel Carrier from Aliens was built using a decommissioned airliner tug as a base.
  • Some Grand Theft Auto IV machinima creators recommend the Ripley for first-person driving views, as the interior of the cab lacks visual obstructions from a first-person perspective.
  • In GTA IV, the three default radio stations in the Ripley are Integrity 2.0, WKTT Radio and PLR.
  • The Ripley shares the same handling traits and engine sound as the Brickade.

See also

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