7 Best Helicopters in GTA Online 2025: Combat & Transport Guide
From the Akula to the Sparrow, find the best helicopters in GTA Online for combat, transport, and stealth. Includes speed tests and weapon comparisons.
What's the Best Helicopter in GTA Online?
Helicopters offer unmatched mobility in Los Santos. Whether you need stealth, firepower, or speed, there's a perfect chopper for every situation. Here are our top 7 picks.
1. Akula: Best Stealth Helicopter
The Akula's stealth mode removes you from radar completely. Essential for PvP and sneaky approaches.
- Price: $3,704,050 (Trade Price: $2,785,000)
- Speed: 157.25 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles, bombs, machine guns
- Special: Full stealth mode
- Best For: PvP, stealth missions
2. Sparrow (Best for Cayo Perico & Speed)
The Sparrow spawns inside your Kosatka submarine, making it perfect for Cayo Perico prep. It's also the fastest helicopter in-game.
- Price: $1,815,000
- Speed: 175.00 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles or machine guns
- Special: Kosatka storage
- Best For: Cayo Perico grinding
3. Buzzard Attack Chopper (Best Value)
The Buzzard remains the best value combat helicopter. CEO spawn makes it instantly available.
- Price: $1,750,000
- Speed: 149.00 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles, machine guns
- Special: CEO instant spawn
- Best For: General use, beginners
4. FH-1 Hunter (Best Combat Helicopter)
The Hunter's co-pilot barrage missiles shred everything. It's the most powerful attack helicopter available.
- Price: $4,123,000 (Trade Price: $3,100,000)
- Speed: 147.50 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles, barrage, bombs, explosive cannon
- Special: Co-pilot weapons
- Best For: Two-player combat
5. Savage (Best Solo Attack Helicopter)
The Savage's explosive cannon fires as fast as you can pull the trigger. Devastating against ground targets.
- Price: $2,593,500 (Trade Price: $1,950,000)
- Speed: 145.00 MPH
- Weapons: Homing missiles, explosive cannon
- Special: Rapid-fire cannon
- Best For: Solo ground attacks
6. Sea Sparrow (Best Amphibious Helicopter)
Land on water and keep fighting. The Sea Sparrow adds versatility other helicopters lack.
- Price: $1,815,000
- Speed: 150.00 MPH
- Weapons: Missiles or machine guns
- Special: Water landing
- Best For: Coastal operations
7. Volatus (Best Luxury Transport)
When you need to arrive in style, the Volatus delivers. Fast, sleek, and stylish.
- Price: $2,295,000
- Speed: 154.00 MPH
- Weapons: None
- Special: Premium interior
- Best For: Executive transport
Helicopter Buying Priority
- Buzzard is essential for every player
- Sparrow if you own a Kosatka
- Akula for PvP players
- Hunter if you play with friends
