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[[Image:shamal1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Shamal at Los Santos International Airport]] | [[Image:shamal1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Shamal at Los Santos International Airport]] | ||
The '''Shamal''' is an aircraft that draws its influence from both the Learjet 35 (Fuselage) and Gulfstream IV (Wings), with a cockpit reminiscent 0f the Beechjet 400A | The '''Shamal''' is an aircraft that draws its influence from both the Learjet 35 (Fuselage) and Gulfstream IV (Wings), with a cockpit reminiscent 0f the Beechjet 400A. | ||
The Shamal first appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and then [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]; however, the player could not fly the plane. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], the player can stand on the plane's wing while it's accelerating to fly away but will most likely fall after a while. | The Shamal first appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and then [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]; however, the player could not fly the plane. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], the player can stand on the plane's wing while it's accelerating to fly away but will most likely fall after a while. | ||
The first time the player could fly the Shamal was in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The plane's interior can be seen during the mission [[Freefall]] | The first time the player could fly the Shamal was in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The plane, despite its interior size, can only transport tbe player. The plane's interior can be seen during the mission [[Freefall]]; incongruously, this shows seven sets of windows, despite there being only four on the Shamal model. The Shamal can be found at [[Los Santos International Airport]], [[Easter Bay International Airport]] and [[Las Venturas Airport]]. It is always seen unmarked. | ||
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], the Shamal is seen entering and exiting | In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], the Shamal is seen entering and exiting [[Escobar International Airport]] from time to time. A glitch allows the player to enter the plane, but it is not controllable. | ||
In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the Shamal is no longer a flyable aircraft (nor can any other planes be flown). It can be found at [[Francis International Airport]], and features an updated design. The Shamal also appears in the multiplayer mission [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|Hangman's NOOSE]], where four players must hold back the [[NOOSE|N.O.O.S.E.]] team and escort [[Kenny Petrovic]] to the safepoint. | In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the Shamal is no longer a flyable aircraft (nor can any other planes be flown). It can be found at [[Francis International Airport]], and features an updated design. The Shamal also appears in the multiplayer mission [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|Hangman's NOOSE]], where four players must hold back the [[NOOSE|N.O.O.S.E.]] team and escort [[Kenny Petrovic]] to the safepoint. | ||
==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
The Shamal is a good choice for people who are just learning to fly jets | The Shamal is a good choice for people who are just learning to fly jets, as its handling is balanced, and it's easy to land on runways. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||