The Maverick is a two and four-bladed helicopter appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Episodes from Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
The Maverick returns from the 3D Universe where it also assumed a design based on that of the Bell 206 family of helicopters.
Influence[]
The Maverick retains the overall design from the Bell 206L LongRanger with small design adjustments.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, it features a four-bladed main rotor, similar to the Bell 407.
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto VI, it assumes a two-bladed main rotor like the Bell 206L LongRanger and different skids, similar to the ones from the Eurocopter AS350B.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Maverick assumes an improved design and various changes, although it still remains similar to the previous renditions. Its fuselage appears to be much taller, and two small windows are added on the roof area, but the sections between the side doors no longer have extra windows. The skids are slightly shorter in height, and small details such as two vented sections and small exhausts are added to the engine compartment. Unlike previous renditions, the Maverick is depicted with sliding rear doors that are always open, and the rear passengers sit on the borders of the rear bay instead of on the rear seats. In addition to the aforementioned difference in rotor design (a two-blade rotor replaced by a four-blade variety), pre-release material also depicts earlier forms of the Maverick as having shut rear doors, as opposed to slid open doors in the final version.
The interior of the aircraft features a small flight instrument panel/console in the center and two control sticks for the front occupants (again with only the left occupant taking control of the aircraft), along with safety warnings.
The aircraft spawns in a white primary color for part of the fuselage and tail boom, with a variety of possible secondary colors applied on part of the skids. The nose of the aircraft bears "MAVERICK" stencils on each side, while the tail boom bears "DJO.250676" stencils.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
IN GTA V and Online, the model itself is unchanged from GTA IV, but the original skids have been replaced with larger ones complete with steps. The cockpit doors feature small window dividers, while the main and tail rotors have two blades as opposed to four. The Maverick is also fitted with a camera like the Police Maverick (usable by NPCs or players in Grand Theft Auto Online), along with two mounted winches (unusable by the player in Grand Theft Auto V, but usable – to an extent – in Grand Theft Auto Online).
The interior of the aircraft remains identical to its previous rendition, having a small flight instrument panel/console and two control sticks. In the enhanced version, the aircraft uses animated dials to display vital information, such as an altimeter (measured in ft), a compass (adjusted with the in-game compass), an airspeed indicator (measured in knots) and a vertical speed indicator. It also uses an attitude indicator, which denotes the orientation of the aircraft relative to the horizon (which is also adjusted with the in-game indicator on the radar). This set is also used as standard across multiple aircraft.
The original livery design is replaced with a single-paint color design and a permanent livery with silver "MAVERICK" lettering on the engine compartment.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
A major improvement in Grand Theft Auto IV, the Maverick returns as a slightly bigger, more durable, and experimental vehicle. The Maverick is even faster and more maneuverable, largely due to the changes to the general handling of both land and air vehicles to GTA IV.
Durability is acceptable for its purpose, and thanks to its bodywork, can still take numerous beatings before it falls out of the sky.
Stability is rather disappointing. Even despite the four-blade design, the helicopter has limited stability and cornering can be very unresponsive, and landing can be more trouble after slowing down or performing a quick turn or maneuver.
Again, the aircraft is powered by a single turboshaft engine.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Maverick returns to GTA V and GTA Online with a major upgrade in its handling. Its top speed and take-off capabilities are still the same, however it is more rigid and can maneuver with ease, all despite its downgraded two-blade system. It is also much more durable than the previous renditions; albeit with the exception of high-speed impacts resulting in an instant explosion, a property found on all aircraft in the game.
Like previous renditions, it is powered by a single turboshaft engine.
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Helitours Maverick in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Helitours Maverick | A tour variant of the Maverick appearing in GTA IV, utilized by Higgins Helitours. This variant can be used to tour Liberty City. | |
 The Police Maverick in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Police Maverick | A police variant of the Maverick appearing in almost every Grand Theft Auto game since Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Its design no longer resembles the civilian Maverick in GTA V and GTA VI. | |
| Special variants | |||
 The white Maverick with yellow stripes in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
White/yellow Maverick | In GTA IV, a white Maverick with yellow stripes appears during A Revenger's Tragedy. | |
 The white Maverick with red stripes in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
White/red Maverick | In GTA IV, white Mavericks with red stripes appear during Dust Off and Paper Trail. | |
 The dark red Maverick in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
Dark red Maverick | In The Ballad of Gay Tony, a deep dark red Maverick appears during In the Crosshairs. | |
 A Maverick used by the Epsilon in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Epsilon Program variant | In GTA V, a unique baby blue Maverick owned by the Epsilon Program appears during Unknowing the Truth. | |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Upon being converted into a personal aircraft, the Maverick can only be repainted with a primary color. The livery cannot be removed, however.
| Category | Modification |
|---|---|
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors |
| Remove | Remove Aircraft |
Gallery[]
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- At an Alderney City heliport, above the Alderney exit of the Booth Tunnel.
- On a private helipad at a mansion on Owl Creek Ave in Westdyke, Alderney.
- On the roof of the MeTV skyscraper in Star Junction, Algonquin. Its roof can be accessed via a Window Cleaning Platform on the west end, next to Kunzite Street or by flying there using another helicopter, but it spawns occasionally. After killing all 200 Pigeons, it's replaced by the Annihilator.
- On a helipad in front of a waterfront tunnel ventilation tower on the western edge of Purgatory, Algonquin. Only spawns occasionally.
- On a helipad of the Tudor, Alderney fire station in south-west Alderney.
- It can be obtained after completing the mission Paper Trail.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Available for purchase on Elitás Travel for $1,100,000. Spawns in black and white colors.
- Green variants are used by most pilots in parachuting locations marked around the map, like the one in La Puerta. Tapping the enter button near it will make the character enter the back and go for the parachute jump, but holding the button will make the character hijack the helicopter.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available for purchase on Elitás Travel for $780,000.
- In the enhanced version, it is classed as a Small vehicle when stored in a Hangar.
- Spawns at the Los Santos International Airport after the Player Rank reaches level 7.
- Spawns in the Vespucci Helipad after the Player Rank reaches level 7.
- Sometimes spawns in the Sandy Shores Airfield heliport after the Player Rank reaches Rank 7.
- Can spawn on the ground near the Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office.[ref?]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Dust Off – Niko needs to steal one for United Liberty Paper contact.
- Paper Trail – Niko and Little Jacob use a Maverick to shoot down another Maverick.
- Babysitting – An all black Maverick will be used to assault Kim Young-Guk.
- Trespass – Charles Matteo attempts to escape in a Maverick, which is shot down by Niko.
- A Revenger's Tragedy – Dimitri Rascalov uses a Maverick as an escape vehicle.
The Lost and Damned[]
- Politics – Johnny needs to destroy it for Thomas Stubbs.
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
- Ladies' Night – It is used to follow Packie McReary.
- Dropping In – Luis and Timur use a Maverick to get on MeTV Building.
- In the Crosshairs – A dark red Maverick is used to ambush Luis.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- The Bureau Raid (Roof approach) – A Maverick is used to transport Michael and Franklin to the FIB Headquarters. This helicopter is later shot down by a Buzzard Attack Chopper in which it will crash into the building, hindering the crew's progress.
- The Construction Assassination – Enzo Bonelli uses a Maverick to escape.
- Unknowing the Truth – A special baby blue variant of the Maverick is used to pick up the money. The helicopter can be obtained by shooting out the pilot when it lands.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- High Priority Case – After stealing the briefcase, a Maverick will show up to pursue the player.
- Last Chopper Outta LS – A Maverick with diamonds must be stolen for Lester Crest.
- Coveted – A Maverick will pursue the player after they have stolen the Cargobob.
- Diamonds are for Trevor – After reaching the boat, a Maverick will pursue the player.
Heists[]
- Humane Raid
- Humane Raid - Key Codes – A Maverick will fly over towards the Maze Bank tower after getting into position.
Bikers[]
- Business Raid: Gang Raid – The Lost MC use a Maverick during the third wave of attack.
Smuggler's Run[]
- An Air Freight Cargo steal mission[vague] – Two Mavericks will spawn to pursue the player after spotting the cargo located near the helicopter wreckage.
The Cayo Perico Heist[]
- Glass Heroes Survival – Used by attacking enemies.
Los Santos Tuners[]
- The Superdollar Deal
- The Superdollar Deal/Finale – A Maverick spawns to follow the player once the truck has been stopped.
The Contract[]
- Security Contract: Rescue Operation – Mavericks will pursue the player after taking The Trendy Millionaire by aircraft.
Notable Owners[]
- Arthur Stubbs – Owns a black Maverick as seen in The Lost and Damned mission Politics.
- Brucie Kibbutz – During the Heli Rides during friendship activities and Special Ability.
- Charles Matteo
- Eduard Borodin – As seen in the Grand Theft Auto IV mission Dust Off and Paper Trail.
- Enzo Bonelli – As seen in The Construction Assassination.
- Epsilon Program – Used in Unknowing the Truth.
- Giovanni Ancelotti – As seen in Ladies' Night.
- Merryweather Security – As seen in several GTA Online missions.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- In a Rockstar Newswire article, the Maverick is regarded as a Western Company vehicle. It's unclear whether this is intentional or not.[1]
- The Maverick has an incorrect updated image on GTA V Rockstar Games Social Club, showing the Police Maverick. This error doesn't appear in GTA Online Rockstar Games Social Club.
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
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| GTA IV | maverick
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Maverick | 4
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| GTA V and Online | maverick
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MAVERICK
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MAVERICK
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Maverick | 4
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Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | None | N/A | 100 | N/A | N/A |
| GTA V and Online | None | None | 100 | S_M_M_GenTransport | None |
| GTA VI | None | None | None | None | None |
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | 160 / 99.2 | 1 | N/A | RWD | 4500 / 9900 |
| GTA V and Online | 1601 / 992.62 | 1 | N/A | RWD | 6500 / 14300 |
| GTA VI | ? | ? | N/A | ? | ? |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
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Language[]
| English | Chinese (Traditional) | Chinese (Simplified) | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Mexican | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | |
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| GTA VI |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA IV | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Frost White | 0 Black | 113 Frost White | 0 Black | |
| 113 Frost White | 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 113 Frost White | 0 Black | |
| 113 Frost White | 28 Torino Red Pearl | 113 Frost White | 0 Black | |
| 113 Frost White | 49 Twilight Blue Poly | 113 Frost White | 0 Black | |
| 113 Frost White | 57 Dark Green Poly | 113 Frost White | 0 Black | |
| 113 Frost White | 69 Surf Blue | 113 Frost White | 0 Black | |
| 113 Frost White | 76 Nassau Blue Poly | 113 Frost White | 0 Black |
| GTA V and Online | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Wheels | Trim | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 10 Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 30 Metallic Blaze Red (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 29 Metallic Formula Red (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 64 Metallic Blue (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 36 Metallic Sunrise Orange (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 88 Metallic Taxi Yellow (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 50 Metallic Racing Green (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 55 Matte Lime Green (Matte) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Beta Content[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Pre-release material, such as TV footage, suggests the Maverick was originally intended to retain its two-bladed rotor, along with basic opening rear doors.
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- While taking a ride in Brucie's helicopter, there is a very small sticker on the instrument panel of the helicopter that reads "This helicopter might crash. But we don't really care if it does. Refer to flight manual for help." The helicopter of Helitour does not have this message.
- All Mavericks have the text "DJO 250676" written on their tail.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- If the player calls Merryweather to pick the player up, they have the ability to use the winch to rappel off the helicopter if the player puts the GPS waypoint on top of certain highrise buildings, like the FIB Headquarters or simple apartment buildings, or onto some ground-level areas (mainly beaches).
- The Elitas Travel description refers to the Maverick as being built in Canada and as being "too French" for the United States Armed Forces. This is a reference to the fact that the Bell JetRanger, the helicopter on which the Maverick is based, is manufactured at Bell Helicopter's Quebec Plant.
See Also[]
- Maverick (3D Universe) - 3D Universe iteration.
- Helitours Maverick - Tour variant appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV.
- Police Maverick - Police variant appearing throughout the Grand Theft Auto series.
- Frogger - Another civilian, four-seater helicopter appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Swift – Another civilian helicopter appearing in The Ballad of Gay Tony and later returning to Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the San Andreas Flight School Update.