Summary
GTA Onlineis the multiplayer mode ofGrand Theft Auto 5, one of the best-selling video games ever. Having a plane inGTA Onlineis essential for quickly traversing Los Santos, taking down enemy players, racing against friends, and causing chaos across the entire map.
Owning one or two fast planes inGTA Onlinecan be very beneficial for preparing heists, completing cargo missions, traveling across the large map, and dealing with those annoying griefing players. In this ranking, we’ll take a look at the fastest planes inGTA Online.
10Western Company Besra
Based On The Northrop F-5
The Western Company Besra was one of the first planes added toGTA Onlineand is still one of the fastest after all these years, with a top speed of 304km/h. Its unique design takes inspiration from multiple real-life planes, such as the Northrop F-5, Casa C-101, and Aero L-39.
The Western Company Besra is an armored vehicle available for purchase from Elitas Travel for $1,150,000. It can withstand up to three homing missiles before being destroyed, providing players with more than enough time to escape from dangerous situations. The Besra can be used in races.
9JoBuilt P-996 LAZER
Based On The F-16 Fighting Falcon
The JoBuilt P-996 LAZER is a weaponized fighter jet that became available for purchase with the1.41 Smuggler’s Run Update. Its top speed is around 318km/h (195 mph) and it can be purchased from Warstock Cache & Carry for the price of $6,500,000.
Taking inspiration from the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, the JoBuilt P-996 LAZER has a classic “fighter jet” style and has the weapons to go with it. It is equipped with a powerful cannon and a missile launcher that can be fired with or without a lock-on. However, it is less armored than most planes and can only withstand two homing missiles.
8P-45 Nokota
Based On The P-51 Mustang
Inspired by one of the most famous aircraft ever, the North American P-51 Mustang, the P-45 Nokota adds a touch ofelegance and history toGTA Online. With a top speed of around 313km/h, the P-45 Nokota is one of the quickest planes inGTA Online.
Players can buy the P-45 Nokota from Warstock Cache & Carry for $2,653,350. The P-45 is a weaponized vehicle equipped with cannons and a missile launcher. It is also well-armored, capable of withstanding up to three Homing Missiles. The P-45 Nokota can be used in races.
7Buckingham Alpha-Z1
Based On The Reberry 3M1C1R
Taking inspiration from the Reberry 3M1C1R, the Buckingham Alpha-Z1 is one of the sleekest and smallest planes inGTA Online, allowing players to perform crazy tricks and land safely in even the tightest locations. Buckingham Alpha-Z1 has a top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph).
Its small size and design combined with its high speed makes the Buckingham Alpha-Z1 one of the most maneuverable planes in this ranking. Players can purchase the Buckingham Alpha-Z1 from Elitas Travel for the price of $2,121,350. Despite its small size, it’s well-armoured and able to withstand up to three homing missiles.
6Buckingham Howard NX-25
Based On The Hughes H-1 Racer
Much like most Buckingham planes inGTA Online, the Buckingham Howard NX-25 is one of the smallest and sleekest on this ranking. Taking its design from one of the most iconic racing planes of all time, the Hughes H-1 Racer, it’s one of the most interesting planes inthe game.
With a top speed of 327 km/h (203 mph), the Buckingham Howard NX-25 is one of the most maneuverable planes inGTA Online, perfect for tricks and races. Players can purchase the Buckingham Howard NX-25 from Elitas Travel for $1,296,750.
5V-65 Molotok
Based On The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Based on another classic plane, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15, the V-65 Molotok brings a historical style toGTA Online. With a top speed of 334 km/h (207 mph), the V-65 Molotok earns its place in the top five fastest planes.
Players can purchase the V-65 Molotok from Warstock Cache & Carry for the price of $4,788,000. This plane is, of course, weaponized with standard cannons and missile launchers. It’s well-armored and can withstand up to three Homing Missiles before it’s destroyed.
4Mammoth Hydra
Based On The Harrier II
The Mammoth Hydra is perhaps the most well-known plane inGTA OnlineandGrand Theft Autoin general. It’s popular for its VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) mode, allowing players to take off and land essentially anywhere in Lost Santos with little to no risk of crashing.
With a top speed of 336 km/h (209 mph), it’s one of the fastest planes inGTA Onlineand Story Mode. It can be purchased from Warstock Cache & Carry for &3,990,00. Taking its design from the British Aerospace Harrier II, the Mammoth Hydra has the most iconic style inGrand Theft Auto.
3Western Company Rogue
Based On The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
The Western Company Rogue is one of the best planes on this list for completing missions and traveling across the map with its combination of high speeds, weapons, armor, and two seats. With a top speed of 353 km/h (219 mph), it’s the third-fastest plane inGTA Onlineand the second-fastest plane inGTA 5Story Mode.
Its design takes inspiration from the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, a trainer aircraft commonly used by the United States Air Force. Players can buy the Western Company Rogue from Warstock Cache & Carry for $1,586,000. It comes equipped with cannons, a missile launcher, and can be equipped with bombs for a more explosive touch.
2Buckingham Pyro
Based On The De Havilland Vampire
The Buckingham Pyro is the fastest plane inGTA 5Story Mode and the second fastest inGTA Online. With two seats available, players can fly with friends across the map, making it an ideal choice for missions,heist setups, and general exploration. With a top speed of 358 km/h (222 mph), it can get players across Los Santos in no time.
The Buckingham Pyro can be purchased from Warstock Cache & Carry for $4,455,000, putting it on the expensive side of this ranking. Taking inspiration from the British Fighter Jet, the De Havilland Vampire, the Buckingham Pyro has the most unique design inGTA Online.
1Mammoth F-160 Raiju
Based On The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The Mammoth F-160 Raiju is the fastest plane inGTA Online, with a top speed of 374 km/h (232 mph). It comes with all the bells and whistles, like Stealth Mode and VTOL Mode, making it the ideal choice for combat, especially against enemy players.
It is the most expensive plane on this list, priced at $6,855,000, and available at Warstock Cache & Carry. Much like its real-life counterpart, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the Mammoth F-160 Raiju is well armored and weaponized.
