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The Bravado Half-track is a military truck featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Gunrunning update.
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Design
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The truck appears to be inspired by the M3 Half-track due to the rear tracks, with the armored cab options reminiscent of the cab armors often used in half-tracks like the Sd.Kfz. 7.
The vehicle is essentially a half-track and armed variant of the Duneloader, where the front section retains the same cabin design and features from the regular Duneloader, but adds what appears to be an unditching roller (albeit non-functional). The rear section, however, uses a larger truck bed with tall walls around, carrying several items on the sides and behind the cabin. The rear end features an unusable door on the center, a set of virvular tail lights derived from the Duneloader and several semi-trucks, and a tow hitch on the back that allows it to tow another player's Anti-Aircraft Trailer.
The bodywork and turret are painted with a primary color, while the unditching roller, fenders, bottom side, wheels and track wheels are painted with a secondary color. The front section retains the same wheels as the regular Duneloader, but the rear one uses continuous tracks, each one consisting of a front drive sprocket, a rear idler wheel and a return roller. Four road wheels are supported by pivoting arms that are sprung with vertical volute springs mounted in a center box housing, allowing the vehicle to drive smoothly over uneven terrain. A differential provides connection between the engine driveshaft and the drive sprockets.
The vehicle is equipped with a dual machine gun turret resembling Oerlikon 20mm guns, but can be replaced with a quad autocannon turret resembling 2cm (20mm) Flak 38 autocannons. Both weapons are manufactured by Vom Feuer.
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Performance
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Vehicle
Although the Half-track possess average top speed due to its weight and the tracks, it has great acceleration and good mobility, allowing to move quicker than its standard version. The tracks provide great traction on any surface, allowing the vehicle to climb very steep hills with ease, even nearly vertical hills when going in a straight line. Its handling is also great, despite being a bit larger than its normal version, possibly due to the limited top speed.
Not only is the Half-track great at handling off-road conditions, it can also tolerate deep water. While not amphibious, the Half-track can be submerged up until the snorkel on the left side of the cab is drowned. This is because exhausts in GTA V determine when the vehicle should cut out under water, and the Half-track's snorkel is considered an exhaust by the game - moreover, small amounts of exhaust fumes can be seen coming out of the snorkel. Since the snorkel ("exhaust") is raised above the cab, the player can drive the Half-track underwater so long as the tip of the snorkel remains above the water surface. This trait is shared with its standard variant, the Duneloader.
Like the Duneloader, the Half-track is powered by a diesel engine which, due to the low texture details, does not reveal its exact configuration. The engine is coupled to a 4-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout. Its engine sound is shared with that of the APC.
Armor
The Half-track has great tolerance against gunfire and explosions, almost on par with the APC. The gunner is also safe from the front thanks to the turret shields and the bed walls, and they are able to attack enemies with little to no risk of being shot. However, one should be careful when dealing with multiple enemies, as one can be easily shot from other angles and from a higher level than the vehicle. A major disadvantage of the Half-track compared to most turreted vehicles is that the gunner does not have protection against explosives, making it easy to disarm.
The Half-track can be equipped with additional Armor Plating that will primarily affect the windows. Adding any Armor Plating will take away the ability for occupants to use throwable weapons, and the Heavy Armor Plating upgrade removes the occupants' ability to use any drive-by weapon. Strangely, even if no Armor Plating is installed, the windshield is completely bulletproof, in a similar way to the Police Transporter and the Police Riot. The side windows, however, do not provide any protection, even with Armor Plating installed.
Weaponry
The Half-track is equipped with a turret on the back that can be used by another player, offering a 360 degree coverage and a maximum upper elevation angle of 35 degrees. It should be noted that both guns have increased damage over vehicles, with a ×1.5 multiplier.
- Dual MG: The first option by default is a dual .50 caliber machine gun turret, having the same fire rate as the .50 caliber turrets found on vehicles like the Insurgent Pick-Up. Its lowest elevation angle is about -15 degrees, making it a great contender against targets on close ranges, similar to the Insurgent Pick-Up.
- Quad Autocannon: The second option is a quad 20mm autocannon turret, offering a slightly increased fire rate over the dual MGs. Its lowest elevation angle, however, is about -7.5 degrees, making it slightly less effective against targets on close ranges.
- The vehicle has the option for installing Proximity Mines, which behave the same as any remote explosive and are operated by the driver. These mines are a bit stronger than their hand-held counterparts and are also limited to five active mines. Caution should be taken when using it, as it can potentially damage or destroy the vehicle.
Trailer
Towing an Anti-Aircraft Trailer in collaboration with another player gives the vehicle increased potential, as the trailer turret can provide additional defense when the main vehicle is supressing enemies. Caution should be taken when carrying the AA trailer, as it is possible to trigger a proximity mine that the Half-track has placed, destroying the trailer. The lack of armor often makes the trailer the first vehicle to lose during a combat.
- The stock MG option usually gives general flexibility against targets and one can protect the other gunner from behind. Focusing a single target with both turrets usually means increased damage.
- The SAM option gives good capabilities at taking out long-range aircraft, compensating the lack of range and limited capabilities of the Half-track against armored vehicles. Land vehicles can be taken out with the SAM battery, but the low fire rate limits its effectiveness against armored targets.
- The Flak Cannon option gives the vehicle a better way to defeat enemy heavy armor, again due to the Half-track's low capabilities against armored targets, but that means exposing the trailer directly to the enemy threat, especially tanks and weaponized aircraft.
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| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 46.6 / 75 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 10000 / 22046 | 100 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 4 | FR | RWD (rear tracks) | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Speed | 40.241348% | ||||
| Acceleration | 39.999996% | |||||
| Braking | 6.666667% | |||||
| Traction | 69.696968% | |||||
| Damage (per shot) [?] |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 (60) 56.3 |
0.3 | 500 / 1640 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | ~ 400 RPM | Cannot be determined | 2 Drum Magazines (unlimited capacity) | Charging Handlers | N/A |
|
Damage | 0% | |||
| Fire Rate/Speed | 0% | ||||
| Accuracy | 0% | ||||
| Range | 0% | ||||
| Clip Size | 0% | ||||
| Damage (per shot) [?] |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 (60) 56.3 |
0.4 | 500 / 1640 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | ~ 600 RPM | Cannot be determined | 4 Box Magazines (unlimited capacity) | N/A | N/A |
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Damage | 0% | |||
| Fire Rate/Speed | 0% | ||||
| Accuracy | 0% | ||||
| Range | 0% | ||||
| Clip Size | 0% | ||||
Modifications
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The Half-track can only be modified at a Vehicle Workshop inside a Mobile Operations Center or Avenger.
| Category | Modification | Cost | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | ||
| Armor Plating | No Armor Plating | $700 |   |
| Light Armor Plating | $1,100 |   | |
| Medium Armor Plating | $1,350 |   | |
| Heavy Armor Plating | $1,500 |   | |
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | |
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | ||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | ||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | ||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | |
| Lights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 | |
| Basic Camo | $18,240 | ||
| Zancudo Camo | $19,380 | ||
| Sprayed Camo | $20,520 | ||
| 3 Color Outline | $21,660 | ||
| 90s Sandbox | $22,800 | ||
| Modern 5 Color | $23,370 | ||
| Arid Theater | $23,939 | ||
| Winter Camo | $24,510 | ||
| Urban Warrior | $25,080 | ||
| Nature Reserve* | $25,650 | ||
| Naval Battle* | $26,220 | ||
| Urban Geometric* | $26,789 | ||
| Coyote Geometric* | $27,360 | ||
| Large Geometric* | $27,930 | ||
| Naval Geometric* | $28,500 | ||
| Desert Fractal* | $29,070 | ||
| Urban Fractal* | $29,639 | ||
| Large Digital* | $30,210 | ||
| Medium Digital* | $30,780 | ||
| Small Digital* | $31,350 | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | ||
| Full Coverage | |||
| Proximity Mine | No Proximity Mine | $700 | |
| Proximity Mine* | $99,000 | ||
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | ||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | |
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | ||
| Weapons | Stock Weapon | $78,500 | |
| Quad 20mm Autocannon* | $198,000 | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | |
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | ||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | ||
| Limo | $5,000 | ||
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Prominent Appearances in Missions
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Mobile Operations
- The Half-track appears in the second Mobile Operations mission Half-track Bully, where the team retrieves it from an enemy group.
Contracts
- Half-tracks appear during the finale of The Data Contract, being used by Merryweather Security in an attempt to stop Avi Schwartzman and the crew.
Adversary Modes
Locations
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- Available in Warstock Cache & Carry for $2,254,350 or for $1,695,000 (after completing the Half-track Bully Mobile Operations mission).
Events
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- It could be won from the Lucky Wheel in the Casino during the GTA Online Bonuses (May 2020 Part 3) event.
Trivia
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- Being based on an armed military truck from World War II, the Half-Track is one of the oldest military vehicles in the Grand Theft Auto series along with the Rustler and the P-45 Nokota, two World War II fighter planes.
- Although the Warstock product description mentions its "prostitute-friendly cabin", the player cannot pick up a prostitute when driving the Half-track.
- The Half-track has no default radio station. The radio will be switched off when the player enters the vehicle.
- Despite using tracks on the rear, the Half-track does not seem to cause pavement damage in a similar manner to the Rhino Tank.
See Also
- Duneloader - Base model.
References
- ↑
Seen when parked or when another player is driving a Half-track.
