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The Karin Technical Custom is a custom armed pickup truck, featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Gunrunning update.
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Description
The Technical Custom was originally introduced as a mission-only vehicle that could be driven by the player as a bunker supply. However, as of the Technical Custom Week event, commencing July 18, 2017, it became available for purchase.
Design
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The Technical Custom is a modifiable variant of the Technical, sharing the same design and features. Some of the differences are the non-rusted body with rusted mirrors, wider fenders similar to the "Widearch kit" from the Rusty Rebel and its badge has been moved from its grille to the plate holder. It also adds a tow-hitch on the rear, able to tow another player's Anti-Aircraft Trailer. The vehicle can be also modified with an array of visual modifications, being armor plates, ram bars, liveries and respray colors.
Like the Rusty Rebel, the Technical and the Technical Aqua, the vehicle only has a single primary colour applied on the body. It also retains the same wheel design as the regular versions, being eight spoke rims with high-profile off-road tyres, with a rusty appearance on the rims.
The vehicle is equipped with a turret on the load bed, which can be either a machine gun turret resembling a DShK 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine gun or a Minigun turret resembling a GAU-17/A 7.62mm Gatling Gun.
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Performance
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- Vehicle
The truck shares a similar performance with the Technicals and the regular versions, being a nimble and fast vehicle with good traction for off-road environments. However, due to the increased mass, it is slower than the regular versions for most situations, although this also means better grip, traction and stability. Performance upgrades can slightly improve the vehicle's statistics.
The truck is powered by the same V8 engine as its regular counterparts, and retains the same 5-speed gearbox and AWD layout (with a 30% front, 70% rear torque distribution). It shares the same diesel sound from the Technical, the Technical Aqua, the Rancher XL and the Cavalcade.
- Armor
Being an improvised combat vehicle and unlike the Insurgent Pick-Up and its Custom variant, the Technical Custom does not have any sort of defensive capabilities against both targets on foot and combat vehicles, especially tanks and helicopters. The front occupants may get shot through the windshield and the gunner may fall of if the vehicle rolls over, either suffering a considerable damage or dying from being crushed by the same vehicle. The lack of armor also makes it vulnerable to explosives in general.
Although bulletproof windows can be fitted, they do not provide any protection to the cabin at all, as the front occupants can still be shot through from bullets by enemy NPCs and other players (the same applies to the Weaponized Tampa, Nightshark and Insurgent Pick-Up Custom).
- Weaponry
The vehicle comes equipped with a gun turret on the bed that has an excellent rotation angle of 360 degrees and elevation angle of between -35 and 45 degrees, providing impeccable defense against helicopters, pursuing cars, and targets at almost below the truck when in elevated areas. However, the gunner is almost completely exposed, as it has no defensive parts. Also, because of the limited accesibility and space within the vehicle, the gunner is forced to stay in the turret, and killing them renders the vehicle defenseless against larger threats.
- Machine Gun: The first option is the default .50 caliber machine gun turret, which has devastating power against pedestrians and unarmored vehicles. The vehicle is able to kill most NPCs and players in one to two hits and take down most helicopters or vehicles in less than twenty. Overall, it performs similarly to the machine gun turrets found on the Insurgent Pick-Up and its Custom variant.
- Minigun: The second option is a rapid-fire 7.62mm Minigun, which behaves like many mounted miniguns found on vehicles like the Valkyrie. Although not very powerful, the high fire rate makes it great against unarmored targets and cars.
- 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.
The front occupants can still make use of drive-by weapons, except if the "Heavy Chassis Armor" upgrade is installed.
- 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 Technical Custom has placed, destroying the trailer. The lack of armor from both the vehicle and the trailer mean that destroying one can cause severe damage to the other and vice-versa.
- 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 Technical Custom 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 Technical Custom'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 | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | AWD 30% FWD 70% RWD |
3200 / 7055 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | V8 (Badging) | 4x4 (AWD) (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| 7.5 Seconds | 95 / 153 | 5 | F4 SOHC V8 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Speed | |||||
| Acceleration | ||||||
| Braking | ||||||
| Traction | ||||||
| Damage (per shot) [?] |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (160) 150 |
0.18 | 500 / 1640 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | ~ 333 RPM | Cannot be determined | Box magazine (unlimited capacity) | Charging handle | N/A |
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Damage | 30% | |||
| Fire Rate/Speed | 60% | ||||
| Accuracy | 40% | ||||
| Range | 60% | ||||
| Clip Size | 50% | ||||
| Damage (per shot) [?] |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (24) 22.5 |
0.05 | 500 / 1640 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | ~ 1,200 RPM | Cannot be determined | Box magazine (unlimited capacity) | N/A | N/A |
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Damage | 30% | |||
| Fire Rate/Speed | 60% | ||||
| Accuracy | 40% | ||||
| Range | 60% | ||||
| Clip Size | 50% | ||||
Modifications
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The Technical Custom 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 Chassis Armor | $1,100 | |||
| Medium Chassis Armor | $1,350 | |||
| Heavy Chassis Armor* | $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 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 | ||
| Lower Bullbar | $750 | |||
| Reinforced Bullbar | $1,340 | |||
| Heavy Duty Bullbar | $1,650 | |||
| Ram-bar* | $3,000 | |||
| Brute-bar* | $3,200 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Proximity Mine | No Proximity Mine | $700 | ||
| Proximity Mine* | $99,000 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Weapons | Machine Gun | $55,000 | ||
| 7.62mm Minigun* | $100,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
Image Gallery
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Special Variants
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- A modified Technical Custom will appear in a bunker resupply job. This version appears in a Matte Desert Tan color with the "Heavy Chassis Armor", "Heavy Duty Bullbar" and "7.62mm Minigun" upgrades installed. It also comes with "Cairngorm" off-road wheels with custom tires and Xenon lights.
Prominent Appearances in Missions
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- Business
- Supplies - May appear as a target to be retrieved.
- Adversary Modes
- Casino Work
- Appears in the "Department of Defense" Casino Work, where two are used by the enemy heist crew.
Locations
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- Can be converted from a standard Technical in the Mobile Operations Center or Avenger vehicle workshop, for $142,500.
- The vehicle comes with the "Basic Camo" Livery and Light Armor Plating upgrade as standard upon conversion.
- Once converted, it becomes a Personal Vehicle available for use in missions, be it Heists or regular Contact Missions.
- Can be obtained from the Casino Work mission Department of Defense, provided the player manages to take out the enemies without destroying them. The cannot be stored or modified, however.
Trivia
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- Unlike other Technical or Rebel variants, the Technical Custom lacks a turbocharger blowoff sound effect if a turbo is installed; this is most likely an oversight by the developers.
See Also
- Rebel - Standard, clean version of the Technical Custom.
- Rusty Rebel - Standard version of the Technical Custom.
- Technical - Base version of the Technical Custom introduced in Heists Update.
- Technical Aqua - an amphibious variant introduced in Import/Export update.
- Caracara - A weaponized 6x6 off-road vehicle introduced in Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series update.
