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+ | |discounted = |
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− | |name = Annihilator |
+ | |name = Annihilator |
− | |front_image |
+ | |front_image = Annihilator-GTAO-front.png |
+ | |rear_image = Annihilator-GTAO-rear.png |
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− | |image_size = 300 |
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− | |caption = An Annihilator in [[Grand Theft Auto |
+ | |caption = An '''Annihilator''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. |
+ | |class = [[:Category:Helicopters class|Helicopters]] <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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− | |manufacturer = [[Western Company]] |
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+ | |type = Law enforcement/military helicopter |
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− | |price = $1,825,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><br><small>([[Elitás Travel|Elitastravel.com]])</small> |
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+ | |body_style = Light attack/transport helicopter |
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− | |vehicle_class = Helicopters |
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+ | |capacity = |
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− | |vehicle_type = Law Enforcement vehicle |
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+ | *4 <small>(Pilot and three passengers, ''GTA IV'')</small><br> |
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− | |body_style = Light Attack/Transport Helicopter |
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− | + | *6 <small>(Pilot and five passengers, ''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |manufacturer = [[Western Company]] |
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− | |appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]<br>[[The Lost and Damned]]<br>[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''|related = [[Buzzard]]<br>[[Hunter]]<br>[[Savage]] |
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+ | |price = [[Money|$]]1,825,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|''GTA Online'']])<br>([[Elitás Travel]])</small> |
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− | |rear_image = GTA V Annihilator rear.jpg}} |
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+ | |games = {{games|IV=y|EFLC=y|V={{UN|cutcontent=1}}|O=y}} |
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− | {{quote|This classic four-bladed, twin-engine combat chopper has not only seen active duty in the Middle East, it's starred in 3 movies about the Middle East since it returned! The Annihilator is renowned for its stealth capabilities... as much as a huge black helicopter with 4 machine guns can ever be considered stealthy.|[[ElitasTravel.com]] description.}} |
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+ | |related = [[Raindance]]<br>[[Buzzard Attack Chopper]]<br>[[Hunter]]<br>[[Savage]] |
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− | The [[Western Company]] '''Annihilator''' is an armed utility [[Helicopters|helicopter]] that appeared in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' (and its [[Episodes from Liberty City|episodes]]) and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. |
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+ | |variants = [[Annihilator Stealth]] |
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+ | |makeyear = |
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+ | |swankness = 4/5 <small>(All games)</small> |
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+ | |dashtype = Maverick <small>(needle)</small><br>[[File:Aircraft-Dials-GTAV.png|thumb|center|170px]]Flyer <small>(dial texture)</small><br>[[File:Flyer-GTAV-DialSet.png|thumb|center|170px]] |
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+ | |inttxd = |
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+ | *Annihilator <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *Worn Flyer <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |carcols = |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA IV'''| |
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+ | {{CarColIV/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|0|0|8}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA Online'''| |
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+ | {{CarColV/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColV|21|21|2|156}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |wheeltype = Sport |
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+ | |flags = |
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+ | <center>'''GTA IV'''</center> |
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+ | {{Expand|'''Annihilator'''| |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_NO_BOOT}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Expand|'''Miniguns'''| |
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+ | {{Flags|GUN}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|CAN_FREE_AIM}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|HEAVY}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | <center>'''GTA Online'''</center> |
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+ | {{Expand|'''Annihilator'''| |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_NO_BOOT}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_LAW_ENFORCEMENT}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_DRIVER_NO_DRIVE_BY}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_NO_RESPRAY}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_ALLOWS_RAPPEL}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_DONT_SPAWN_IN_CARGEN}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_DONT_SPAWN_AS_AMBIENT}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_DONT_TIMESLICE_WHEELS}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Expand|'''Miniguns'''| |
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+ | {{Flags|Gun}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|UsableOnFoot}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|Vehicle}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|ForceEjectShellAfterFiring}}<br> |
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+ | {{Flags|ApplyVehicleDamageToEngine}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |modelsets = <!--null--> |
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+ | |modelname = annihilator <small>(All games)</small> |
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+ | |handlingname = |
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+ | *ANNHIL <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *ANNIHL <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |textlabelname = |
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+ | *ANNHIL <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *ANNIHL <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |roadspawn = |
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+ | *{{H:title|Only spawns when the player has a 5-star wanted level|Conditional}} <small>(''GTA IV'' and ''EFLC'')</small> |
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+ | *No <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |roadspawnmaxcol = 10 |
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+ | |roadspawnfreq = 100 <small>(All games)</small> |
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+ | |roadspawntrailer = <!--null--> |
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+ | |roadspawnidendis = 20 |
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+ | |roadspawndrivers = <code>s_m_y_swat_01</code> |
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+ | |roadspawngroups = <!--null--> |
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+ | |roadspawnlicense = <!--null--> |
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+ | |engineacceleration = |
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+ | *<code>military</code> <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *<code>generic</code> <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |exhaustacceleration = |
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+ | *<code>military</code> <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *<code>generic</code> <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |idle = <!--null--> |
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+ | |deceleration = <!--null--> |
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+ | |genpreced = |
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+ | |gensucced = |
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+ | |pscanner = [[File:PoliceScanner-GTAIV-Vehicles-Annihilator.ogg|150px|center|noicon]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Quote|This classic four-bladed, twin-engine combat chopper has not only seen active duty in the Middle East, it's starred in 3 movies about the Middle East since it returned! The Annihilator is renowned for its stealth capabilities... as much as a huge black helicopter with 4 machine guns can ever be considered stealthy.|[[Elitás Travel]] description.}} |
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+ | The [[Western Company|Western]] '''Annihilator''' is an armed utility [[Helicopters|helicopter]] that appeared in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Design== |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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− | In all its appearances, the Annihilator is based on the [[wp:Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|Sikorsky MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator]]. It features a black body with a yellow stripe along with decals (that change between ''GTA IV'' and ''GTA O'') and is operated by the [[National Office of Security Enforcement]] and the [[Military]]. The helicopter comes with [[Vehicle Mounted Weapons|a set of 4 miniguns]] mounted on both stub wings (2 in each one) that can be operated by the pilot. |
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+ | The Annihilator is based on the {{WP|Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk}} helicopter, specifically the '''MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator''' version, judging by its stub wings, which is able to carry four mounted weapons on the same wings (two in each one). Its livery is modeled after the US Custom And Border Protection's Office Of CBP Air and Marine Colors. The Annihilator's design is also comparable to that of the [[Raindance]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', which is based on a variant of the real-life Black Hawk. It fills the attack helicopter role previously taken by the [[3D Universe]] [[Hunter]]. |
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+ | The aircraft is depicted with a rather large fuselage, having a rounded nose, a large cabin and large access doors, as well as a searchlight/camera fitted below the nose and the main undercarriage. The middle section of the fuselage is tall and wide, with large engine intakes/exhausts, side doors and access steps, as well as stub wings with the corresponding pylons and support frames. The tail boom features a large empennage with a wide {{WP|stabilator}} (though it is always set in a cruise position), a tall vertical stabilizer and a tail rotor on the right side, while the underside has the corresponding tail landing gear with dual wheels. The helicopter bears yellow stripes with [[National Office of Security Enforcement]] markings around the fuselage, as well as '''LC [[Patriotism and Immigration Authority]]''' stencils on the tail boom and a registration code on the doors. |
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− | The Annihilator's design is also comparable to that of the [[Raindance]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', which is based on a variant of the real-life counterpart. It fills the attack helicopter role previously taken by the [[3D Universe]] [[Hunter]]. The Annihilator is upgraded in [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], where it moves more quickly and fires explosive rounds instead of the regular ones seen in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. |
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+ | The interior is relatively large and features a wide instrument panel, along with a cut-out section leading to the rear bay. Like the [[Maverick]] and the [[Police Maverick]], the rear passengers sit on the borders of the same bay and can use [[Assault Rifles]]. |
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− | Also, its livery is modeled after the US Custom And Border Protection's Office Of CBP Air and Marine Colors. |
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+ | The helicopter is only available in a black primary color, and uses a set of industrial wheels derived from vehicles like the [[Airtug]], the [[Mule]] and the [[Benson]]. |
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− | === GTA IV and EFLC=== |
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− | Operated by the [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] (''labeled as LC Patriotism And Immigration Authority'') the Annihilator the only armed Law Enforcement Vehicle in the game. It is occasionally seen patrolling the skies above Liberty City in single player mode, often over the [[East Borough Bridge]] and [[Hickey Bridge]]. |
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+ | The vehicle is [[Vehicle Features/Mounted Weapons|armed]] with four [[Minigun]]s mounted on the pylons of the stub wings, which resemble {{WP|M134 Minigun}}s. |
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− | Passengers can fire a rifle whether they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper, or in the co-pilot's seat. However, this is very difficult, as the helicopter's speed and lack of steadiness will not aid in the accuracy of the weapon. Also, when a pistol or submachine gun is fired from the Annihilator's, it will usually not have the range to hit the target. |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
− | + | The Annihilator returns in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' with the same design and features as its ''GTA IV'' predecessor. However, it has gained some visual details, like a red light that illuminates the passenger bay and a more detailed metal fuselage texture. The front searchlight/camera can be used by the copilot to look through, like most helicopters. While retaining the same livery as in ''GTA IV'', the registration code on the doors were removed and the stencils of the tail boom lack the "L.C." part. The interior of the aircraft remains identical to its previous iteration, but adds two additional seats on the rear bay. In the enhanced version, it uses a dedicated "Flyer" dial set also used on the Maverick and the Police Maverick. Again, the helicopter is only available in a black primary color, and retains the same wheel design as before. |
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+ | The vehicle is still equipped with four miniguns, which in the enhanced version, rotate when using them. |
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+ | |||
+ | {{Clr}} |
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+ | ===Current Design Gallery=== |
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+ | <!--Please ensure you have read the Manual of Style [GTA_Wiki:Manual_of_Style/Vehicles/Design_Galleries] before uploading and adding images to the Current Design Gallery. Failure to meet these guidelines will result in the images being removed and deleted, and repeated offences may result in a warning.--> |
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+ | {{Current Design Gallery |
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+ | |front_quarter_image = Annihilator-GTAO-frontQuarter.png |
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+ | |top_image = Annihilator-GTAO-topView.png |
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+ | |rear_quarter_image = Annihilator-GTAO-rearQuarter.png |
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+ | |front_image = Annihilator-GTAO-frontView.png |
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+ | |side_image = Annihilator-GTAO-sideView.png |
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+ | |rear_image = Annihilator-GTAO-rearView.png |
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+ | |engine_image = Annihilator-GTAO-engine.png |
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+ | |underside_image = Annihilator-GTAO-underside.png |
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+ | |inside_image = Annihilator-GTAO-inside.png |
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+ | |detail_image = Annihilator-GTAO-Decals.png |
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+ | |open_other_image = Annihilator-GTAO-detail.png |
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+ | |dashboard_image = Annihilator_GTAVe_Interior.jpg |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Version History Gallery=== |
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+ | {{Vehicle Design History Gallery |
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+ | |GTAIV_Front_imagename = Annihilator-GTAIV-front.png |
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+ | |GTAIV_Rear_imagename = Annihilator-GTAIV-rear.png |
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+ | }} |
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==Performance== |
==Performance== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and ''Episodes From Liberty City''=== |
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− | ===GTA IV=== |
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+ | ====Vehicle==== |
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− | The helicopter moves quicker than any other vehicle in GTA IV, but is more difficult to slow down as a result. An effective way to slow down is to stop accelerating, pull back, and accelerate once again with the L-Stick still held back, as opposed to simply reversing. |
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+ | The Annihilator has the highest speed of all helicopters and, possibly, any vehicle in ''GTA IV'', as the player can reach a destination quickly. However, it is difficult to slow down and somewhat hard to maneuver due to its rather large design, especially when travelling through buildings and when landing onto a busy street. The Annihilator is upgraded in ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'' and ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', where it moves more quickly. |
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+ | The aircraft is powered by twin {{WP|turboshaft}} engines, evidenced by the intakes and exhausts seen on either side. It has a unique loud sound. |
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− | As said above, the Annihilator is armed with four side-mounted [[Minigun|miniguns]], which are difficult to aim and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are very devastating to people and vehicles alike, and are supplied with an infinite amount of ammunition, although they overheat after 100 rounds are fired, so the player would have to wait for two seconds or so before they can resume firing. Players can also use the spinning rotors as weapons as they will slice people who get caught in them and make the vehicles fly, along with chopping off parts of other helicopters, such as the tail. AI-Controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on two NOOSE Tactical Response Unit Officers seated on the two rounds to fire on the player with M4A1s. |
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+ | ====Armor==== |
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− | The Annihilator, however, is very vulnerable to any large caliber weapons, including [[Rocket Launcher|RPGs]], [[Assault Rifle|assault rifles]], or other Annihilators. The RPG can completely destroy the Annihilator, or blast its tail off, forcing it to spin out of control. Annihilators facing other Annihilator's can do the same, or they can shoot off the rotor, also causing a crash. Rifle users have the range and stopping power to potentially kill pilots and/or passengers. Patient snipers may also be able to pluck a pilot out of the sky with a headshot. |
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+ | While having average resistance to collisions and its cab provides a slightly better protection from enemies on the ground, it is very vulnerable to [[Rocket Launcher]]s, [[Assault Rifles]] or other Annihilators, especially on the upper side, where a single magazine from a [[Carbine Rifle]] can damage the vehicle enough to set them on fire and explode. A single rocket directly to the fuselage can completely destroy the Annihilator, while a rocket hitting the tail or the main rotor will blast it off or damage the helicopter severely, forcing the player to leave the vehicle before it explodes. |
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+ | ====Weaponry==== |
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− | ===Episodes from Liberty City=== |
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+ | The Annihilator is equipped with four miniguns operated by the pilot, which have devastating firepower against [[pedestrians]] and vehicles. However, they are difficult to aim due to the lack of a reticle. While having an infinite amount of ammunition, they stop when 100 rounds are fired, so the player would have to wait for two seconds or so before they can resume firing. |
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− | ====The Lost and Damned ==== |
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− | In [[The Lost and Damned]], the Annihilator is given explosive shells, and the top speed is increased, albeit not very noticeably. The minigun rounds will destroy cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even other helicopters and enemies with only a few shots. However the rounds fired from the Annihilator cannot be visible in TLAD, making accurate shots harder, but the explosive rounds make up for the inaccurancy. When the explosive rounds, speed, and damage resistance are all put together, this equates to an extremely deadly vehicle, especially when facing an experienced pilot. |
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+ | In ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'' and ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', the miniguns are upgraded with explosive rounds, being even more devastating against most targets. However, the lack of bullet trail makes them even more difficult to aim. |
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− | The Annihilator is very difficult to acquire in single player in TLAD, possibly because [[Johnny Klebitz|Johnny]] lacks flight qualifications for any type of aircraft (conversely, [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] knows how to fly helicopters from his time in the military and [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis]] has recently received a pilot's license). It cannot be seen parked on any of the helipads in the city. As a result, it can only be acquired with [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheats]], or by sniping an Annihilator pilot flying low enough so that the helicopter won't explode upon crashing. The Annihilator remains available in TLAD's [[Deathmatch]] and Team Deathmatch. |
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− | ==== |
+ | ====''GTA IV'' Overview==== |
+ | <tabber> |
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− | In [[The Ballad Of Gay Tony]], the helicopter remains the same as TLAD's version, but this time it is easier to obtain during gameplay, occasionally spawning on the [[MeTV Building|MeTV building]] or the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era#Police stations|LCPD station]] in [[Lower Easton]]. NOOSE may now employ the helicopter's miniguns in full effect to assault the player during the missions [[High Dive]], [[Not So Fast]], and [[For the Man Who Has Everything]]. However, during normal gameplay, they will not use the miniguns. |
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+ | Annihilator= |
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+ | {{Aircraftstats-gtaiv |
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+ | |handling_top_speed = 99.4 / 160 / 86.4 |
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+ | |handling_mass = 8500 / 18739.3 |
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+ | |website_acceleration = |
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+ | |website_top_speed = |
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+ | |website_engine = |
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+ | |website_mass = |
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+ | |observed_acceleration = |
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+ | |observed_top_speed = |
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+ | |observed_vertical_rate = |
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+ | |observed_engine = Twin turboshaft engines, 4-bladed rotor |
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+ | |observed_engine_location = Middle/Side-mounted |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |-| |
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+ | Miniguns (GTA IV)= |
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+ | {{Weaponstats-gtaiv |
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+ | |file_damage = 1000<br>{{H:title|Multiplayer modifier (player)|2000}} |
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+ | |file_fire_rate = 36 |
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+ | |file_range = |
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+ | 100 / 328.1 <small>(Lock-on)</small><br> |
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+ | 400 / 1312.3 <small>(Weapon)</small> |
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+ | |file_ammo = 750 |
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+ | |file_reload_speed = 3000 |
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+ | |stated_fire_rate = |
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+ | |stated_range = |
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+ | |stated_ammo = |
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+ | |observed_damage = Lethal |
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+ | |observed_fire_rate = 800 RPM<br>1,700 RPM {{H:title|Heard from another player-controlled Annihilator|[?]}} |
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+ | |observed_ammo = Unlimited |
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+ | |observed_reload_mechanism = |
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+ | |observed_reload_speed = 3 seconds |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |-| |
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+ | Miniguns (EFLC)= |
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+ | {{Weaponstats-gtaiv |
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+ | |file_damage = 100<br>{{H:title|Multiplayer modifier (player)|200}} |
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+ | |file_fire_rate = 66 |
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+ | |file_range = |
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+ | 50 / 164 <small>(Lock-on)</small><br> |
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+ | 200 / 656.1 <small>(Weapon)</small> |
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+ | |file_ammo = 100 |
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+ | |file_reload_speed = 2000 |
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+ | |stated_fire_rate = |
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+ | |stated_range = |
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+ | |stated_ammo = |
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+ | |observed_damage = Lethal |
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+ | |observed_fire_rate = 800 RPM<br>910 RPM {{H:title|Heard from another player-controlled Annihilator|[?]}} |
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+ | |observed_ammo = Unlimited |
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+ | |observed_reload_mechanism = |
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+ | |observed_reload_speed = 2 seconds |
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+ | }} |
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+ | </tabber> |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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− | The Annihilator is also removed from Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch, just as Annihilators were removed from TLAD's freemode. The Annihilator is still fairly balanced when compared to [[Buzzard]]. The Buzzard is equipped with twin miniguns along with missiles, and is a lot more agile. However, the Annihilator is faster and can hold four people while the Buzzard only holds two, and additionally the Annihilator has more armor and its explosive ammo makes up for its lack of missiles. |
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+ | ====Vehicle==== |
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+ | The Annihilator differs a lot from its predecessor due to the upgraded aircraft mechanics in the game. In terms of performance, the Annihilator is much slower and feels even heavier to handle, being comparable to the [[Cargobob]] (as a result of an increased mass). However, unlike in ''GTA IV'', that does not make the helicopter highly uncontrollable, even by travelling with the maximum forward pitch angle, apart that it is one of the steadiest when hovering, indicated by the airspeed indicator. As of the [[Smuggler's Run]] Update, rear passengers can rappel down the Annihilator, if the vehicle is held steady at a low altitude. |
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+ | Again, the helicopter is powered by twin turboshaft engines, which produce a more traditional sound shared with most helicopters, such as the [[Maverick]] and the [[Frogger]]. |
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− | === Grand Theft Auto Online === |
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− | On the other hand, in terms of performance, it now differs a lot from its predecessor; the miniguns fire at a much faster rate and, thanks to now having a crosshair (like other armed aircraft in GTA V), it becomes much easier to aim and hit targets with them, but its still relatively ineffective at longer ranges. They are, like in IV, normal minigun rounds, instead of the explosive ones featured in the episodes, yet that doesn't make them any less deadly against enemies, whether on foot or in vehicles. Another advantage is the fact that it can now carry 2 more players, therefore being able to easily transport a team of 6 around the map. On the other hand, the Annihilator is now much slower, and feels even heavier to handle, being comparable to the [[Cargobob]]. This makes it hard to compete against the [[Buzzard]] or [[Savage]], and makes it particularly vulnerable to the [[Homing Launcher]], but the Annihilator remain a useful transport for crews. |
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− | == |
+ | ====Defense==== |
+ | The Annihilator's low speed, sluggish handling and thin armour makes it hard to compete against most of the other armed aircraft within the game. The helicopter will be destroyed instantly from any standard explosive, but can withstand two to three hits from the [[Heavy Sniper Mk II]] equipped with explosive rounds. The helicopter's lock-on "hit box" has been moved lower, making all but hard tracking missiles, such as [[Deluxo]], [[Ruiner 2000]] and [[Stromberg]] missiles miss more frequently. The helicopter is also vulnerable to regular bullet damage, and will be destroyed in only ten rounds from the [[Heavy Sniper]]. With its poor maneuverability and large frame, the Annihilator is especially vulnerable to jets equipped with explosive rounds such as the [[Hydra]] or [[P-996 LAZER]]. |
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− | ===GTA IV Singleplayer=== |
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− | * One on a helipad at the [[East Holland LCPD Station|East Holland Police Station]] in [[Algonquin]]. It is watched over by [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD officers]] armed with [[M16|M4A1s]], but stealing it will only attract the usual [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|one star]] for vehicle theft, which can easily be evaded with the chopper. |
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− | * One on the helipad atop the [[Lower Easton Police Station]] in [[Lower Easton]], Algonquin. |
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− | * One in [[Purgatory]] near the [[Golden Pier]]. Taking this will attract no Wanted Rating, since no one is guarding it. It can also be found in multiplayer. |
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− | * One in [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]] in singleplayer. Taking this will attract a 4 star wanted level, as the Annihilator is in the FIA runway area, it is also worth mentioning that GTA IV is scripted so you can't escape a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]] of 3+ stars while flying a helicopter. |
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− | * An Annihilator spawns on top of the [[MeTV Building|MeTV building]] in [[Star Junction]], Algonquin in place of a [[Maverick]] after the player shoots all 200 [[Pigeons|pigeons]]. |
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− | * Spawn by dialing [[Cheats in GTA IV|359-555-0100]] using the [[phone]]. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievements]], doesn't disable trophies in the PlayStation 3 version. |
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− | * One can be seen flying over the [[Hickey Bridge]]. |
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− | === |
+ | ====Weaponry==== |
+ | '''Machine Gun:''' The Annihilator is still equipped with four miniguns operated by the pilot as in its previous appearance. However, they fire at a much faster rate and aiming is somewhat easier thanks to the addition of a reticle, but they are reverted back to regular rounds instead of the explosive ones from ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City]]''. They can fire indefinitely without having to reload. |
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− | * At the [[Higgins Helitours|Helitours heliport]]. |
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− | * One on top of the [[Tudor Fire Station]] in [[Tudor]], [[Alderney]]. |
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− | * On top of the police station on the west side of the parking building in [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]]. |
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− | * On top of a building in [[The Exchange]]. |
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− | * On top of a building in [[Castle Gardens]]. |
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− | * Can be seen flying around [[Charge Island]]. |
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− | * Can be found at the heliport in the [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|airport]] in IV and TBoGT. |
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− | * On top of the [[East Holland LCPD Station|East Holland Police Station]] in [[Northwood]]. (IV only) |
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− | * On top of the [[MeTV Building|Liberty City Rampage building]]. (IV only) |
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+ | Despite having four miniguns, the weapons deal the same amount of damage as the [[Buzzard Attack Chopper]]'s two miniguns, due to a damage buff the Buzzard received. The Annihilator's miniguns can fire up to a range of about 600 feet but have a larger split between the two sets of miniguns. Just like the Buzzard, the Annihilator can deal large amounts of damage when sustaining fire, but the weapons' firing paths do not converge, making hitting small targets with all four miniguns difficult. |
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− | ===GTA Online=== |
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− | *Can be bought for [[Money|$]]1,825,000 from [[ElitasTravel.com]] after reaching Rank 37. |
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− | *Can be found on numerous helipads at Rank 37 and above. |
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+ | ====''GTA Online'' Overview==== |
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− | ==Prominent Mission Appearances== |
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+ | <tabber> |
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− | ;Grand Theft Auto IV |
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+ | Annihilator= |
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− | * [[The Snow Storm]] |
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+ | {{Aircraftstats-gtao |
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− | * [[Three Leaf Clover]] |
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+ | |handling_top_speed = 99.4 / 160 / 86.4 |
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− | * [[Out of Commission]] <small>(Revenge [[Endings in GTA IV|Ending]])</small> |
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+ | |handling_mass = 13000 / 28660.1 |
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− | * [[A Revenger's Tragedy]] <small>(Deal [[Endings in GTA IV|Ending]])</small> |
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+ | |handling_fuel_tank = 100 |
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+ | |website_acceleration = |
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+ | |website_top_speed = |
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+ | |website_engine = Twin engine <small>(Website)</small> |
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+ | |website_mass = |
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+ | |observed_acceleration = 5.3 Seconds |
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+ | |observed_top_speed = 115 / 185 / 100 |
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+ | |observed_vertical_rate = 300 / 350 |
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+ | |observed_engine = Twin turboshaft engines, 4-bladed rotor |
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+ | |observed_engine_location = Middle/Side-mounted |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |-| |
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+ | Machine Gun= |
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+ | {{Weaponstats-gtao |
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+ | |file_damage = |
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+ | {{H:title|HitLimbs modifier|15}} ({{H:title|(multiplayer)|24}})<br> |
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+ | {{H:title|LightArmor modifier|22.5}}<br> |
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+ | {{H:title|Default|30}} |
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+ | |file_fire_rate = 0.04 (1500 RPM) |
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+ | |file_range = 180 / 590.5 |
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+ | |file_ammo = 750 |
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+ | |file_reload_speed = <!--null--> |
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+ | |stated_fire_rate = |
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+ | |stated_range = |
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+ | |stated_ammo = |
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+ | |observed_damage = |
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+ | |observed_fire_rate = 1800 RPM |
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+ | |observed_range = 180 / 590.5 |
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+ | |observed_ammo = Unlimited |
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+ | |observed_reload_mechanism = |
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+ | |observed_reload_speed = |
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+ | |rsc_image = |
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+ | |rsc_damage = {{PercentBar|30|width=150}} |
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+ | |rsc_fire_rate = {{PercentBar|98|width=150}} |
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+ | |rsc_accuracy = {{PercentBar|10|width=150}} |
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+ | |rsc_range = {{PercentBar|65|width=150}} |
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+ | |rsc_clip_size = {{PercentBar|100|width=150}} |
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+ | }} |
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+ | </tabber> |
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+ | ==Rockstar Games Social Club== |
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− | ;The Lost and Damned |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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− | * [[Marta Full of Grace]] |
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+ | {{RSSC |
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− | * [[Shifting Weight]] |
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+ | |name = Annihilator |
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− | * [[Get Lost]] |
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+ | |manufacturer = Western |
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+ | |class = Helicopters |
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+ | |image = Annihilator-GTAO-RGSC-MainNew.jpg |
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+ | |caption = Main image (after 2019). |
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+ | |image2 = Annihilator-GTAO-RGSC-Action.jpg |
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+ | |caption2 = "Action" image for ''GTA Online''. |
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+ | |image3 = Annihilator-GTAO-RGSC-Main.png |
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+ | |caption3 = Main image (prior to 2019). |
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+ | |speed = 76.751122 |
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+ | |accel = 83.928574 |
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+ | |agility = 75.000008 |
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+ | |seats = 6 |
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+ | |garage = n |
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+ | |moddable = n |
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+ | |premium = n |
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+ | |super = n |
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+ | |buy = y |
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+ | |sell = n |
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+ | |dealer = e |
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+ | |type = heli |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ==Modifications== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | Upon being converted into a personal aircraft, the Annihilator can only be repainted with a primary color, which covers all of the aircraft's body. The livery cannot be removed, however. |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" |
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− | ;The Ballad of Gay Tony |
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+ | ! scope="col" |Category |
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− | * [[I Luv LC]] |
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+ | ! scope="col" |Modification |
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− | * [[Corner Kids]] |
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+ | |- |
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− | * [[High Dive]] |
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+ | |Respray |
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− | * [[Frosting On The Cake]] |
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+ | |''Main article: [[Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors]]'' |
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− | * [[Not So Fast]] |
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+ | |- |
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− | * [[For the Man Who Has Everything]] |
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+ | |Remove |
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+ | |Remove Aircraft |
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+ | |} |
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+ | ==Variants== |
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− | ;Grand Theft Auto Online |
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+ | {{Variant |
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− | * [[On Maneuvers]] |
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+ | |float = center |
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+ | |title = Annihilator Stealth |
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+ | |games = GTA Online |
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+ | |article_link = Annihilator Stealth |
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+ | |front_image = AnnihilatorStealth-GTAO-front.png |
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+ | |rear_image = AnnihilatorStealth-GTAO-rear.png |
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+ | |caption = The '''Annihilator Stealth''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. |
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+ | |description = The '''Annihilator Stealth''' is a stealth variant of the Annihilator, featuring a stealth mode and weaponry similar to the [[Akula]].}} |
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+ | {{Clr}} |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
− | <gallery |
+ | <gallery position="center"> |
− | Annihilator-GTA4-beta-front.jpg|Early pre-release render of the Annihilator in GTA IV, with an all-black body and a different weapon configuration. |
+ | Annihilator-GTA4-beta-front.jpg|Early pre-release render of the '''Annihilator''' in ''GTA IV'', with an all-black body and a different weapon configuration. |
− | gta4annihilatorhelicopter.jpg|Pre-release GTA IV screenshot of a similarly colored Annihilator airborne. |
+ | gta4annihilatorhelicopter.jpg|Pre-release ''GTA IV'' screenshot of a similarly colored '''Annihilator''' airborne. |
− | Annihilator-GTA4-front.jpg|A [[NOOSE]]-controlled Annihilator scouting for the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted]] player in GTA IV. |
+ | Annihilator-GTA4-front.jpg|A [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] [[Tactical Response Unit|TRU]]-controlled '''Annihilator''' scouting for the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted]] player in GTA IV. |
− | + | Annihilator-GTAIV-Firing.jpg|'''Annihilator''' firing. |
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− | Minigun-GTA4.jpg|The miniguns on the Annihilator. |
+ | Minigun-GTA4.jpg|The miniguns on the '''Annihilator'''. |
− | + | ForTheManWhoHasEverything-TBoGT.png|[[National Office of Security Enforcement|N.O.O.S.E]] officer firing from an '''Annihilator''' during [[For the Man Who Has Everything]]. |
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+ | Annihilator-GTAIV-Decals.png|'''Annihilator''' decals. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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+ | |||
− | ===GTA Online=== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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− | <gallery widths="191" spacing="medium"> |
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+ | <gallery position="center"> |
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− | GTA V Annihilator.png|The Annihilator on the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]]. |
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+ | GTA Annihilator Legion Square.png|'''Annihilator''' flying over [[Legion Square]] in ''GTA Online''. |
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− | Annihilator_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]]. |
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− | GTA Annihilator |
+ | GTA V Annihilator Lens.png|The '''Annihilator's''' bugged lens. |
− | + | Annihilator-GTAOnline-Screenshot.jpeg|An '''Annihilator''' at [[Sandy Shores Airfield]]. |
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+ | ElitasTravel-GTAVo-Annihilator.png|The '''Annihilator''' on [[Elitás Travel]], prior to the [[Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1]] update. |
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− | Annihaltor decals.png|Detail. |
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+ | Annihilator-GTAO-ElitasTravel.png|The '''Annihilator''' on Elitás Travel, after the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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+ | ==Prominent Appearances in Missions== |
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− | == Trivia == |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
+ | *Seen in the mission [[The Snow Storm]], where it takes part of the [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] [[Tactical Response Unit|TRU]]'s raid at the [[Old Hospital|abandoned hospital]]. |
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− | *The Annihilator's minigun barrels don't actually rotate, as opposed to in real life; however, in the enhanced version of GTA V, they do rotate when fired. |
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+ | *In [[Three Leaf Clover]], an Annihilator appears in front of [[Niko Bellic]], [[Patrick McReary|Packie]] and [[Derrick McReary|Derrick]], forcing them to escape through the [[Subway in GTA IV|subway]]. |
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− | *Although the Annihilator has four M134 7.62 NATO miniguns, each has an unrealistically low rate of fire (ROF) of 200 rounds per minute (RPM). The ROF of all four guns is 800 RPM (13 rounds per second), comparable that of an SMG; in real life, each of these should fire at least 4000 RPM, with the helicopter's total ROF being 16000 RPM (266 rds/second) to 24000 RPM (400 rds/second) with all miniguns firing. However, when heard from a third-person view, it sounds as if the miniguns are firing much faster than during normal circumstances. The rate of fire has been increased in GTA Online. |
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+ | *In both [[Out of Commission]] ([[Endings in GTA IV#Revenge|Revenge]] ending) and [[A Revenger's Tragedy]] ([[Endings in GTA IV#Deal|Deal]] ending), Niko and [[Little Jacob]] (plus [[Roman Bellic]] in Out of Commission) will use one to chase [[Jimmy Pegorino]] or [[Dimitri Rascalov]] up to [[Happiness Island]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''The Lost and Damned''=== |
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+ | *In [[Marta Full of Grace]], an [[Federal Investigation Bureau|FIB]]-operated Annihilator appears in an attempt to take out [[Johnny Klebitz]]. |
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+ | *Appears during the chase in the mission [[Shifting Weight]], after Johnny, [[Malc]] and [[DeSean]] reach [[Middle Park East]]. |
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+ | *In [[Get Lost]], a NOOSE TRU team will arrive to the [[Alderney State Correctional Facility]] in two Annihilators. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''The Ballad of Gay Tony''=== |
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+ | *In [[I Luv LC]], the same Annihilator from [[Three Leaf Clover]] is seen searching for Niko, Packie and Derrick in the introduction cutscene. |
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+ | *In [[Corner Kids]], an Annihilator deploys a NOOSE TRU team on a roof and later, it will try to kill [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Lopez]], [[Armando Torres]] and [[Henrique Bardas]], but Luis manages to destroy it with an [[Rocket Launcher|RPG]]. |
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+ | *In [[High Dive]], several Annihilators will try to kill Luis. |
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+ | *An LCPD-operated Annihilator appears in the mission [[Frosting on the Cake]], after Luis and [[Tony Prince|Gay Tony]] reach the [[Algonquin Bridge]]. A police gunner attacks the [[Stretch E|vehicle]], but Luis manages to destroy it. |
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+ | *In [[Not So Fast]], two Annihilators will try to destroy [[Yusuf Amir]]'s [[Buzzard Attack Chopper|Buzzard]]. They must be destroyed. |
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+ | *In [[For the Man Who Has Everything]], several Annihilators, along with [[Police Maverick]]s, will try to kill Luis. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | *In the mission [[On Maneuvers]], the [[GTA Online Protagonist|player]] must steal one from a [[military]] training ground. |
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+ | *In the [[Mobile Operations]] mission [[Cover Blown]], enemy agents will employ Annihilators in an attempt to intercept the [[Mobile Operations Center]]. ([[GTA Online: Gunrunning|Gunrunning]]). |
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+ | *Used by attacking enemies in various [[Survival|Survivals]]: |
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+ | **[[Project 4808C: Grapeseed]] |
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+ | **[[Project 4808E: Arena]] |
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+ | **[[Project 4808F: Pillbox]] |
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+ | **[[Kortz Survival]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Locations== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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+ | ====Singleplayer==== |
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+ | *On a helipad at the [[East Holland Police Station]] in [[Algonquin]]. It is watched over by [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD officers]] armed with [[Carbine Rifle]]s, but stealing it will only attract [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|one star]] for vehicle theft, which can easily be evaded with the chopper. |
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+ | *On the helipad atop the [[Lower Easton Police Station]] in [[Lower Easton]], Algonquin. |
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+ | *Can be found in the [[Westminster Helipad]] near the [[Golden Pier]]. Taking this will attract no Wanted Level, since no one is guarding it. |
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+ | *One in [[Francis International Airport (HD Universe)|Francis International Airport]] in singleplayer. Taking this will attract a 4-star wanted level, as the Annihilator is in the FIA runway area. Mentioning that in ''GTA IV'' is scripted to set the search radar on it, one can't escape a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]] of 3+ stars while flying a helicopter. |
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+ | *An Annihilator occasionally spawns on top of the [[MeTV Building|MeTV building]] in [[Star Junction]], Algonquin in place of a [[Maverick]] after the player shoots all 200 [[Pigeons|pigeons]]. |
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+ | *Spawn by dialing [[Cheats in GTA IV|359-555-0100]] using the [[phone]]. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievements]], doesn't disable trophies in the PlayStation 3 version. |
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+ | *Can be seen flying near the many bridges in Liberty City, sometimes accompanied by a [[Police Maverick]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Multiplayer==== |
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+ | *At the [[Higgins Helitours|Helitours heliport]]. |
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+ | *Can be found in the helipad on [[Westminster]] near the Golden Pier. |
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+ | *On top of the [[Tudor Fire Station]] in [[Tudor]], [[Alderney]]. |
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+ | *On top of the [[Francis International Airport Police Station|airport police station]] on the west side of the parking building. |
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+ | *On top of a building in [[The Exchange (GTA IV)|The Exchange]]. |
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+ | *On top of a building in [[Castle Gardens]]. |
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+ | *Can be seen flying around [[Charge Island]]. |
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+ | *Three can be found at the heliport in Francis International Airport. |
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+ | *On top of the East Holland Police Station in Northwood. |
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+ | *On top of the MeTV Building. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''The Lost and Damned''=== |
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+ | The Annihilator is very difficult to acquire in single player. It cannot be seen parked on any of the helipads in the city. As a result, it can only be acquired with [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheats]], or by sniping an Annihilator pilot flying low enough so that the helicopter won't explode upon crashing. The Annihilator remains available in TLAD's [[Deathmatch]] and Team Deathmatch. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''The Ballad of Gay Tony''=== |
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+ | ====Singleplayer==== |
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+ | Again, the helicopter is difficult to obtain. However, it can occasionally spawn on the same spots as in ''GTA IV'', though in rare chances. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Multiplayer==== |
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+ | *On top of the [[Francis International Airport Police Station|police station]] on the west side of the parking building in Francis International Airport. |
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+ | *One can be found at the heliport in the airport, between the two Buzzards. |
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+ | *On top of the Tudor Fire Station in Tudor, Alderney. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | *Can be bought for [[Money|$]]1,825,000 from the [[Elitás Travel]] website. |
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+ | **Prior to the [[Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit]] update, the vehicle could only be purchased after reaching [[Rank]] 37. |
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+ | **In the enhanced version, it is classed as a Medium vehicle when stored in a [[Hangars|Hangar]]. |
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+ | *Can be found on numerous helipads at Rank 37 and above. |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Rewards== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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+ | *Entering an Annihilator in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]] automatically grants the player a [[Rocket Launcher]] with eight rounds (like all helicopters). |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | *Entering an Annihilator will give the player a [[Sniper Rifle]] with 10 rounds. |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | ===General=== |
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+ | *Although the Annihilator has four M134 7.62 NATO miniguns, each has an unrealistically low rate of fire (ROF) of 200 rounds per minute (RPM). The ROF of all four guns is 800 RPM (13 rounds per second), comparable that of an SMG; in real life, each of these should fire at least 4000 RPM, with the helicopter's total ROF being 16000 RPM (266 rds/second) to 24000 RPM (400 rds/second) with all miniguns firing. However, when heard from a third-person view, it sounds as if the miniguns are firing much faster than during normal circumstances. The rate of fire has been increased in ''GTA Online''. |
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+ | *Unlike other helicopters, like the [[Maverick]], the [[Police Maverick]] and the [[Frogger]], the Annihilator's camera has a missing lens, only showing a black sphere. However, when viewed from afar, the same lens appears. The best way to see this is moving away from it from the side of the helicopter until the LOD model is visible. |
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+ | *Occasionally, the main gear wheels seem to turn when yawing the helicopter to a side for no reason, before correcting themselves when landing it. |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
− | * |
+ | *In a pre-release render, the Annihilator is depicted with a single minigun on the nose and four fuel tanks on the stub wings, giving it a more military look. |
*During development, the Annihilator was painted black overall, with a NOOSE emblem. The final version includes a yellow stripe along the fuselage. |
*During development, the Annihilator was painted black overall, with a NOOSE emblem. The final version includes a yellow stripe along the fuselage. |
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+ | *Along with the [[APC]] and [[Buzzard Attack Chopper|Buzzard]], the Annihilator is one of the few vehicles in ''GTA IV'' and its episodes to have mounted weapons. |
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− | * The Annihilator is the only helicopter in the original [[GTA IV]] that is not a variant of the [[Maverick]]. |
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+ | *Although the Annihilator has been updated on the PC version of ''GTA IV'', the Annihilator has arguably faster miniguns and also has very high amount of damage output. The miniguns seen on the PC Annihilator do not exist on the console versions, therefore for making it harder to kill other players or inflict damage. Although the [[Buzzard Attack Chopper|Buzzard's]] miniguns shoot at the same speed, they do not have the same amount of damage output when compared to the Annihilator on the PC version. |
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− | * The helicopter, like all other helicopters in the game, can lose its main rotor or tail broom, causing it to either hurtle towards the ground or spin continuously. |
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+ | *Like the [[Police Maverick]], it will suffer the same glitch in that if the player obtains a helicopter from the police and leaves the vehicle, it will briefly gain altitude by itself despite there is nobody inside to do so. |
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− | *Along with the [[APC]] and [[Buzzard]], the Annihilator is one of the few vehicles in GTA IV and its episodes to have mounted weapons (along with the [[Fire Truck]], which has a mounted water cannon not specifically intended as a weapon). It is also, along with the two former mentioned vehicles, the only military-based vehicles appearing in GTA IV. |
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+ | *If the player manages to get on the stub wings or in the tail stabilizer, they may fall, even if the helicopter is static. |
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− | *If the tail is broken or shot off, it is possible to keep the helicopter airborne. The player must keep holding the throttle down to keep the helicopter from descending, and use the left thumbstick to keep the helicopter from flipping upside down. As with other helicopters which have lost their tail, it is possible to move slowly in a general direction by nudging the joystick forward when the helicopter is facing the right way. |
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+ | *The Annihilator in the final mission ([[A Revenger's Tragedy]] or [[Out of Commission]]) of GTA IV has unique properties: it has one back door closed and the helicopter has a unique warning sound. One can notice that the closed door has a slighty different texture and, if the player tries to save it at a parking space of a [[Safehouses in GTA IV|safehouse]], the door disappears.[[File:GTA IV Annihilator Slide-door closed variant.png|thumb|242x242px|The Annihilator with slide-door closed During [[A Revenger's Tragedy]]/[[:Out_of_Commission|Out Of Commission]].]] |
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− | *If the player attempts to climb onto the helicopter's back wings, the player will immediately fall off and take a little damage. Same applies when climbing on the top of mounted miniguns though it is rarer to fall off. |
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+ | *The Annihilator is the only helicopter to have its tail rotor on the right side. However, due to reused assets with the [[Maverick]] and [[Helitours Maverick|its]] [[Police Maverick|variants]], the main rotor rotates clockwise, defying the purpose of the tail rotor. This was corrected in ''GTA Online''. |
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− | *If you do break off the tail, you can use the health cheat to make it reappear ; strangely, sparks will fly out of the tail as if it were not there, but is still functional. |
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+ | *In the mission [[Corner Kids]] (''TBoGT''), [[Henrique Bardas|Henrique]] will mention the helicopter by its name ("''Shit. They sent the Annihilator in''"). |
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− | *Although the Annihilator does not come equipped with a Police Computer, it can still be used for Vigilante Missions. Simply activate the side mission in a different police vehicle, then leave it and enter the Annihilator. The mission will continue as normal. However, the helicopter must descend to street level when approaching the criminals to actually continue with the mission. |
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− | *The Annihilator has a bullet-proof windshield and door windows, however, when [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] steals one, he will break it with his arm. |
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− | *Although the Annihilator has been updated on the PC version of GTA IV, the Annihilator has arguably faster miniguns and also has very high amount of damage output. The miniguns seen on the PC Annihilator do not exist on the console versions, therefore for making it harder to kill other players or inflict damage. Although the [[Buzzard]]'s miniguns shoot at the same speed, they do not have the same amount of damage output when compared to the Annihilator on the PC version. |
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− | *If you are fortunate enough to find an Annihilator that has crashed and landed, (blown up or not) running into the helicopter will give you an instant 1 star wanted level because it is considered a vehicle of the [[LCPD]]. |
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− | *The Annihilator in the final mission ([[A Revenger's Tragedy]] or [[Out of Commission]]) of GTA IV has unique properties: it has one back door closed and the helicopter has a unique warning sound. |
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− | *Because there can be two NPC operated Annihilators on the map at once, they will constantly crash into each other and buildings. Sometimes, if very lucky, the Annihilators will crash and kill themselves without the player doing anything. |
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− | *The Annihilator is the only helicopter to have its tail rotor on the right side. Considering the rotor spinning, the Annihilator in GTA IV has the issue that the main rotor spins at the same direction where the tail rotor is pushing. |
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− | *Entering the Annihilator in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]] automatically grants the player a RPG with 8 rounds. |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
+ | *The Annihilator is no longer in use by the law enforcement during [[Wanted Level in GTA Online|wanted levels]], although it is used by the [[Military]] during the mission "[[On Maneuvers]]". |
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− | *Entering it gives the player a [[Sniper Rifle]]. |
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+ | **The Annihilator was originally intended to be used by the NOOSE TRU during wanted levels. Within <code>dispatch.meta</code>, the Annihilator is listed alongside the Police Maverick as air vehicles used by the NOOSE TRU. However, the set of data is not used.<ref>'''File Data''':<br><pre> |
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+ | *As of patch 1.17, the machine gun's aim is reset to a larger dot. This can be changed in the settings menu, though. |
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+ | *Despite only appearing in GTA Online, police scanner audio files still contain the Annihilator as one of the many model names, even though the police scanner is absent in GTA Online.<ref>'''File''': x64\audio\sfx\POLICE_SCANNER.rpf\01_model.awc</ref> |
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+ | *Despite having only four miniguns, handling files still lists a rocket launcher item on it, possibly a leftover data from the [[Buzzard Attack Chopper]]. |
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+ | ==See Also== |
+ | *[[Annihilator Stealth]] - Stealth variant of the Annihilator featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' as part of [[GTA Online: The Cayo Perico Heist|The Cayo Perico Heist]] |
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− | * [[Buzzard]], another attack helicopter featured in The Ballad of Gay Tony and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. |
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+ | *[[Buzzard Attack Chopper]] - Another attack helicopter featured in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. |
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+ | *[[Hunter]] - An attack helicopter prominently featured in the [[3D Universe]] and in ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' as part of the ''[[GTA Online: Smuggler's Run|Smuggler's Run]] update. |
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+ | *[[Savage]] - Another attack helicopter featured exclusively for ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' as a part of the [[GTA Online: Heists|Heists]] update. |
+ | *[[Valkyrie]] and [[Valkyrie MOD.0]] - Two attack helicopters featured in ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' as a part of the Heists Update and the [[GTA Online: Executives and Other Criminals]], respectively. |
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− | * [[Sea Sparrow]], another attack helicopter featured in the 3D Universe |
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+ | *[[Sea Sparrow]] - Another attack helicopter featured in the 3D Universe and in ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' as part of the [[GTA Online: After Hours|After Hours]] update. |
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− | * [[Police Maverick]], Another Law enforcement based helicopter |
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Latest revision as of 21:35, 16 April 2024
The Western Annihilator is an armed utility helicopter that appeared in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Annihilator is based on the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, specifically the MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator version, judging by its stub wings, which is able to carry four mounted weapons on the same wings (two in each one). Its livery is modeled after the US Custom And Border Protection's Office Of CBP Air and Marine Colors. The Annihilator's design is also comparable to that of the Raindance in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which is based on a variant of the real-life Black Hawk. It fills the attack helicopter role previously taken by the 3D Universe Hunter.
The aircraft is depicted with a rather large fuselage, having a rounded nose, a large cabin and large access doors, as well as a searchlight/camera fitted below the nose and the main undercarriage. The middle section of the fuselage is tall and wide, with large engine intakes/exhausts, side doors and access steps, as well as stub wings with the corresponding pylons and support frames. The tail boom features a large empennage with a wide stabilator (though it is always set in a cruise position), a tall vertical stabilizer and a tail rotor on the right side, while the underside has the corresponding tail landing gear with dual wheels. The helicopter bears yellow stripes with National Office of Security Enforcement markings around the fuselage, as well as LC Patriotism and Immigration Authority stencils on the tail boom and a registration code on the doors.
The interior is relatively large and features a wide instrument panel, along with a cut-out section leading to the rear bay. Like the Maverick and the Police Maverick, the rear passengers sit on the borders of the same bay and can use Assault Rifles.
The helicopter is only available in a black primary color, and uses a set of industrial wheels derived from vehicles like the Airtug, the Mule and the Benson.
The vehicle is armed with four Miniguns mounted on the pylons of the stub wings, which resemble M134 Miniguns.
Grand Theft Auto Online
The Annihilator returns in Grand Theft Auto Online with the same design and features as its GTA IV predecessor. However, it has gained some visual details, like a red light that illuminates the passenger bay and a more detailed metal fuselage texture. The front searchlight/camera can be used by the copilot to look through, like most helicopters. While retaining the same livery as in GTA IV, the registration code on the doors were removed and the stencils of the tail boom lack the "L.C." part. The interior of the aircraft remains identical to its previous iteration, but adds two additional seats on the rear bay. In the enhanced version, it uses a dedicated "Flyer" dial set also used on the Maverick and the Police Maverick. Again, the helicopter is only available in a black primary color, and retains the same wheel design as before.
The vehicle is still equipped with four miniguns, which in the enhanced version, rotate when using them.
Current Design Gallery
Version History Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City
Vehicle
The Annihilator has the highest speed of all helicopters and, possibly, any vehicle in GTA IV, as the player can reach a destination quickly. However, it is difficult to slow down and somewhat hard to maneuver due to its rather large design, especially when travelling through buildings and when landing onto a busy street. The Annihilator is upgraded in The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, where it moves more quickly.
The aircraft is powered by twin turboshaft engines, evidenced by the intakes and exhausts seen on either side. It has a unique loud sound.
Armor
While having average resistance to collisions and its cab provides a slightly better protection from enemies on the ground, it is very vulnerable to Rocket Launchers, Assault Rifles or other Annihilators, especially on the upper side, where a single magazine from a Carbine Rifle can damage the vehicle enough to set them on fire and explode. A single rocket directly to the fuselage can completely destroy the Annihilator, while a rocket hitting the tail or the main rotor will blast it off or damage the helicopter severely, forcing the player to leave the vehicle before it explodes.
Weaponry
The Annihilator is equipped with four miniguns operated by the pilot, which have devastating firepower against pedestrians and vehicles. However, they are difficult to aim due to the lack of a reticle. While having an infinite amount of ammunition, they stop when 100 rounds are fired, so the player would have to wait for two seconds or so before they can resume firing.
In The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, the miniguns are upgraded with explosive rounds, being even more devastating against most targets. However, the lack of bullet trail makes them even more difficult to aim.
GTA IV Overview
Take-Off Speed (0-60 knots in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh / knots) |
Engine Type | Engine Location | Mass (kg / lbs) |
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N/A | 99.4 / 160 / 86.4 | N/A | N/A | 8500 / 18739.3 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | Twin turboshaft engines, 4-bladed rotor | Middle/Side-mounted | Cannot be observed |
Damage (per shot) |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
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1000 2000 |
36 | 100 / 328.1 (Lock-on) 400 / 1312.3 (Weapon) |
750 | N/A | 3000 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Lethal | 800 RPM 1,700 RPM [?] |
Cannot be determined | Unlimited | N/A | 3 seconds |
Damage (per shot) |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
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100 200 |
66 | 50 / 164 (Lock-on) 200 / 656.1 (Weapon) |
100 | N/A | 2000 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Lethal | 800 RPM 910 RPM [?] |
Cannot be determined | Unlimited | N/A | 2 seconds |
Grand Theft Auto Online
Vehicle
The Annihilator differs a lot from its predecessor due to the upgraded aircraft mechanics in the game. In terms of performance, the Annihilator is much slower and feels even heavier to handle, being comparable to the Cargobob (as a result of an increased mass). However, unlike in GTA IV, that does not make the helicopter highly uncontrollable, even by travelling with the maximum forward pitch angle, apart that it is one of the steadiest when hovering, indicated by the airspeed indicator. As of the Smuggler's Run Update, rear passengers can rappel down the Annihilator, if the vehicle is held steady at a low altitude.
Again, the helicopter is powered by twin turboshaft engines, which produce a more traditional sound shared with most helicopters, such as the Maverick and the Frogger.
Defense
The Annihilator's low speed, sluggish handling and thin armour makes it hard to compete against most of the other armed aircraft within the game. The helicopter will be destroyed instantly from any standard explosive, but can withstand two to three hits from the Heavy Sniper Mk II equipped with explosive rounds. The helicopter's lock-on "hit box" has been moved lower, making all but hard tracking missiles, such as Deluxo, Ruiner 2000 and Stromberg missiles miss more frequently. The helicopter is also vulnerable to regular bullet damage, and will be destroyed in only ten rounds from the Heavy Sniper. With its poor maneuverability and large frame, the Annihilator is especially vulnerable to jets equipped with explosive rounds such as the Hydra or P-996 LAZER.
Weaponry
Machine Gun: The Annihilator is still equipped with four miniguns operated by the pilot as in its previous appearance. However, they fire at a much faster rate and aiming is somewhat easier thanks to the addition of a reticle, but they are reverted back to regular rounds instead of the explosive ones from Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. They can fire indefinitely without having to reload.
Despite having four miniguns, the weapons deal the same amount of damage as the Buzzard Attack Chopper's two miniguns, due to a damage buff the Buzzard received. The Annihilator's miniguns can fire up to a range of about 600 feet but have a larger split between the two sets of miniguns. Just like the Buzzard, the Annihilator can deal large amounts of damage when sustaining fire, but the weapons' firing paths do not converge, making hitting small targets with all four miniguns difficult.
GTA Online Overview
Take-Off Speed (0-60 knots in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh / knots) |
Vertical Climb/ Descent Rate (ft/min) |
Engine Type | Engine Location | Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
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N/A | 99.4 / 160 / 86.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13000 / 28660.1 | 100 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Twin engine (Website) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5.3 Seconds | 115 / 185 / 100 | 300 / 350 | Twin turboshaft engines, 4-bladed rotor | Middle/Side-mounted | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Damage (per shot) [?] |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) [?] |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
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15 (24) 22.5 |
0.04 (1500 RPM) | 180 / 590.5 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A | 1800 RPM | 180 / 590.5 | Unlimited | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 30% 30% | ||||
Fire Rate/Speed | 98% 98% | ||||
Accuracy | 10% 10% | ||||
Range | 65% 65% | ||||
Clip Size | 100% 100% |
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Grand Theft Auto Online
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto Online
Upon being converted into a personal aircraft, the Annihilator can only be repainted with a primary color, which covers all of the aircraft's body. The livery cannot be removed, however.
Category | Modification |
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Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors |
Remove | Remove Aircraft |
Variants
Annihilator StealthGTA Online |
(Rear quarter view) |
The Annihilator Stealth is a stealth variant of the Annihilator, featuring a stealth mode and weaponry similar to the Akula. |
Gallery
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto Online
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Seen in the mission The Snow Storm, where it takes part of the NOOSE TRU's raid at the abandoned hospital.
- In Three Leaf Clover, an Annihilator appears in front of Niko Bellic, Packie and Derrick, forcing them to escape through the subway.
- In both Out of Commission (Revenge ending) and A Revenger's Tragedy (Deal ending), Niko and Little Jacob (plus Roman Bellic in Out of Commission) will use one to chase Jimmy Pegorino or Dimitri Rascalov up to Happiness Island.
The Lost and Damned
- In Marta Full of Grace, an FIB-operated Annihilator appears in an attempt to take out Johnny Klebitz.
- Appears during the chase in the mission Shifting Weight, after Johnny, Malc and DeSean reach Middle Park East.
- In Get Lost, a NOOSE TRU team will arrive to the Alderney State Correctional Facility in two Annihilators.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- In I Luv LC, the same Annihilator from Three Leaf Clover is seen searching for Niko, Packie and Derrick in the introduction cutscene.
- In Corner Kids, an Annihilator deploys a NOOSE TRU team on a roof and later, it will try to kill Luis Lopez, Armando Torres and Henrique Bardas, but Luis manages to destroy it with an RPG.
- In High Dive, several Annihilators will try to kill Luis.
- An LCPD-operated Annihilator appears in the mission Frosting on the Cake, after Luis and Gay Tony reach the Algonquin Bridge. A police gunner attacks the vehicle, but Luis manages to destroy it.
- In Not So Fast, two Annihilators will try to destroy Yusuf Amir's Buzzard. They must be destroyed.
- In For the Man Who Has Everything, several Annihilators, along with Police Mavericks, will try to kill Luis.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- In the mission On Maneuvers, the player must steal one from a military training ground.
- In the Mobile Operations mission Cover Blown, enemy agents will employ Annihilators in an attempt to intercept the Mobile Operations Center. (Gunrunning).
- Used by attacking enemies in various Survivals:
Locations
Grand Theft Auto IV
Singleplayer
- On a helipad at the East Holland Police Station in Algonquin. It is watched over by LCPD officers armed with Carbine Rifles, but stealing it will only attract one star for vehicle theft, which can easily be evaded with the chopper.
- On the helipad atop the Lower Easton Police Station in Lower Easton, Algonquin.
- Can be found in the Westminster Helipad near the Golden Pier. Taking this will attract no Wanted Level, since no one is guarding it.
- One in Francis International Airport in singleplayer. Taking this will attract a 4-star wanted level, as the Annihilator is in the FIA runway area. Mentioning that in GTA IV is scripted to set the search radar on it, one can't escape a wanted level of 3+ stars while flying a helicopter.
- An Annihilator occasionally spawns on top of the MeTV building in Star Junction, Algonquin in place of a Maverick after the player shoots all 200 pigeons.
- Spawn by dialing 359-555-0100 using the phone. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army achievements, doesn't disable trophies in the PlayStation 3 version.
- Can be seen flying near the many bridges in Liberty City, sometimes accompanied by a Police Maverick.
Multiplayer
- At the Helitours heliport.
- Can be found in the helipad on Westminster near the Golden Pier.
- On top of the Tudor Fire Station in Tudor, Alderney.
- On top of the airport police station on the west side of the parking building.
- On top of a building in The Exchange.
- On top of a building in Castle Gardens.
- Can be seen flying around Charge Island.
- Three can be found at the heliport in Francis International Airport.
- On top of the East Holland Police Station in Northwood.
- On top of the MeTV Building.
The Lost and Damned
The Annihilator is very difficult to acquire in single player. It cannot be seen parked on any of the helipads in the city. As a result, it can only be acquired with cheats, or by sniping an Annihilator pilot flying low enough so that the helicopter won't explode upon crashing. The Annihilator remains available in TLAD's Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
Singleplayer
Again, the helicopter is difficult to obtain. However, it can occasionally spawn on the same spots as in GTA IV, though in rare chances.
Multiplayer
- On top of the police station on the west side of the parking building in Francis International Airport.
- One can be found at the heliport in the airport, between the two Buzzards.
- On top of the Tudor Fire Station in Tudor, Alderney.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be bought for $1,825,000 from the Elitás Travel website.
- Prior to the Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit update, the vehicle could only be purchased after reaching Rank 37.
- In the enhanced version, it is classed as a Medium vehicle when stored in a Hangar.
- Can be found on numerous helipads at Rank 37 and above.
Rewards
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Entering an Annihilator in multiplayer automatically grants the player a Rocket Launcher with eight rounds (like all helicopters).
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Entering an Annihilator will give the player a Sniper Rifle with 10 rounds.
Trivia
General
- Although the Annihilator has four M134 7.62 NATO miniguns, each has an unrealistically low rate of fire (ROF) of 200 rounds per minute (RPM). The ROF of all four guns is 800 RPM (13 rounds per second), comparable that of an SMG; in real life, each of these should fire at least 4000 RPM, with the helicopter's total ROF being 16000 RPM (266 rds/second) to 24000 RPM (400 rds/second) with all miniguns firing. However, when heard from a third-person view, it sounds as if the miniguns are firing much faster than during normal circumstances. The rate of fire has been increased in GTA Online.
- Unlike other helicopters, like the Maverick, the Police Maverick and the Frogger, the Annihilator's camera has a missing lens, only showing a black sphere. However, when viewed from afar, the same lens appears. The best way to see this is moving away from it from the side of the helicopter until the LOD model is visible.
- Occasionally, the main gear wheels seem to turn when yawing the helicopter to a side for no reason, before correcting themselves when landing it.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- In a pre-release render, the Annihilator is depicted with a single minigun on the nose and four fuel tanks on the stub wings, giving it a more military look.
- During development, the Annihilator was painted black overall, with a NOOSE emblem. The final version includes a yellow stripe along the fuselage.
- Along with the APC and Buzzard, the Annihilator is one of the few vehicles in GTA IV and its episodes to have mounted weapons.
- Although the Annihilator has been updated on the PC version of GTA IV, the Annihilator has arguably faster miniguns and also has very high amount of damage output. The miniguns seen on the PC Annihilator do not exist on the console versions, therefore for making it harder to kill other players or inflict damage. Although the Buzzard's miniguns shoot at the same speed, they do not have the same amount of damage output when compared to the Annihilator on the PC version.
- Like the Police Maverick, it will suffer the same glitch in that if the player obtains a helicopter from the police and leaves the vehicle, it will briefly gain altitude by itself despite there is nobody inside to do so.
- If the player manages to get on the stub wings or in the tail stabilizer, they may fall, even if the helicopter is static.
- The Annihilator in the final mission (A Revenger's Tragedy or Out of Commission) of GTA IV has unique properties: it has one back door closed and the helicopter has a unique warning sound. One can notice that the closed door has a slighty different texture and, if the player tries to save it at a parking space of a safehouse, the door disappears.
- The Annihilator is the only helicopter to have its tail rotor on the right side. However, due to reused assets with the Maverick and its variants, the main rotor rotates clockwise, defying the purpose of the tail rotor. This was corrected in GTA Online.
- In the mission Corner Kids (TBoGT), Henrique will mention the helicopter by its name ("Shit. They sent the Annihilator in").
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The Annihilator is no longer in use by the law enforcement during wanted levels, although it is used by the Military during the mission "On Maneuvers".
- The Annihilator was originally intended to be used by the NOOSE TRU during wanted levels. Within
dispatch.meta
, the Annihilator is listed alongside the Police Maverick as air vehicles used by the NOOSE TRU. However, the set of data is not used.[1]
- The Annihilator was originally intended to be used by the NOOSE TRU during wanted levels. Within
- As of patch 1.17, the machine gun's aim is reset to a larger dot. This can be changed in the settings menu, though.
- Despite only appearing in GTA Online, police scanner audio files still contain the Annihilator as one of the many model names, even though the police scanner is absent in GTA Online.[2]
- Despite having only four miniguns, handling files still lists a rocket launcher item on it, possibly a leftover data from the Buzzard Attack Chopper.
See Also
- Annihilator Stealth - Stealth variant of the Annihilator featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of The Cayo Perico Heist
- Buzzard Attack Chopper - Another attack helicopter featured in The Ballad of Gay Tony and Grand Theft Auto V.
- Hunter - An attack helicopter prominently featured in the 3D Universe and in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Smuggler's Run update.
- Savage - Another attack helicopter featured exclusively for Grand Theft Auto Online as a part of the Heists update.
- Valkyrie and Valkyrie MOD.0 - Two attack helicopters featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as a part of the Heists Update and the GTA Online: Executives and Other Criminals, respectively.
- Sea Sparrow - Another attack helicopter featured in the 3D Universe and in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the After Hours update.
- Police Maverick - Another Law enforcement-based helicopter.
References
- ↑ File Data:
<Vehicle> <Name>POLICE_HELI_2</Name> <ConditionalVehicleSets> <Item> <ZoneType>VEHICLE_RESPONSE_ARMY_BASE</ZoneType> </Item> <Item> <VehicleModels> <Vehicle>annihilator</Vehicle> </VehicleModels> <PedModels> <Ped>S_M_Y_Swat_01</Ped> </PedModels> </Item> </ConditionalVehicleSets> </Vehicle>
- ↑ File: x64\audio\sfx\POLICE_SCANNER.rpf\01_model.awc