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Please note: This aircraft is excluded from Pegasus Lifestyle Management and must be stored in a personal hangar.
The Buckingham Howard NX-25 is a fixed-wing aircraft released as part of the Smuggler's Run update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
Descripton
The vehicle was originally released as a mission-only vehicle. However, as of September 26th, it became available for purchase for all players.
Design
Grand Theft Auto Online
The Howard NX-25 is a stunt plane strongly based on the Hughes H-1 Racer, seen in the overal design and the cabin positioning. The most notable features are the large spinner and the rudder shape, reminiscent of a few Sukhoi aerobatic planes.
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Performance
Grand Theft Auto Online
The Howard NX-25 seems to perform similarly, if not identical, to the Alpha-Z1. However, it is not as fast as the aforementioned plane, but makes up for its general handling when landing it, especially due to its raised front gear.
The plane's handling, especially when upgraded, is very responsive, sometimes too responsive - the plane's ability to roll can be excessive and can sometimes cause the player to lose control when leveling out the plane immediately, so care must be taken when doing so.
Like its equivalent, the Alpha-Z1, the Howard does not have weapons, but the fact that it has great performance and can equip countermeasures makes the Howard an excellent getaway plane.
GTA Online Overview
| Take-Off Speed (0-60 knots in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh / knots) |
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Engine Type | Engine Location | Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Single piston engine, 3-bladed propeller | Front | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto Online
| Category | Modification | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Countermeasures | None | $700 |
| Chaff (10) | $70,000 | |
| Flare (20) | $110,000 | |
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$68,500 | |
| 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 | |
| Handling | Stock Handling | $1,000 |
| Smooth Handling | $20,000 | |
| Sport Handling | $27,000 | |
| Race Handling | $35,000 | |
| Livery | None | $11,400 |
| Lucky Seven | $18,240 | |
| Traditional | $19,380 | |
| Banded Arms | $20,520 | |
| Four Squared | $21,660 | |
| XXXV | $22,800 | |
| Classic Stripe | $23,370 | |
| Howard NX-25 | $23,939 | |
| Racing Curve | $24,510 | |
| Racing Stripes | $25,080 | |
| Racing Stars | $25,650 | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors |
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| Sell | Sell Vehicle |
Image Gallery
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Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto Online
- May be provided during Air Freight Cargo Missions, used to perform exciting stunts around the state to reveal the location of the cargo.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be purchased on Elitás Travel for $1,296,750 or for $975,000 (trade price).
Changes
| Update | Change(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto V PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC | ||
| 1.41 | 08/29/2017 | Added Howard NX-25. Available for use only during Air Freight Cargo missions. |
| 09/26/2017 | Released to GTA Online. Added for purchase to Elitas Travel. | |
Trivia
- The aircraft's name is a reference to Howard Hughes, the main user of the Hughes H-1 Racer, while NX-25 is another reference to the plane's registration number[1].
See Also
- Stuntplane - A stunt plane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
- Mallard - Another stunt plane in Grand Theft Auto V.
- Alpha-Z1 - Another stuntplane featured in Grand Theft Auto Online in the same update.