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The Jobuilt Velum is a fixed-wing aircraft in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, taking the form of a light propeller driven, single-engine monoplane.
Design
Grand Theft Auto V
The design of the aircraft is mostly a combination between the TBM 85 and the Piper PA-46 Malibu Meridian, with an empennage similar to that of a Piper PA-31 Navajo, and the Cessna 414. It has, in addition to the two pilot and co-pilot seats, two more passenger seats in the back, and therefore two more other people can fit in the plane. They will teleport inside, as there are no back doors.
The Velum spawns with an array of color combinations, being the primary one for the upper side of the fuselage, the wings and the tail section, while the secondary one is applied to the lower side of the fuselage, the wing tips and the upper section of the tail. The stripe seen on the fuselage is actually classed as the "wheel" color. Black portions can be seen on the front face of each wing.
The Velum bears a registration number in the rudder and the right wing. Said registration is "N-LS" and one of the four combinations of numbers, being: 281, 342, 782 and 894.
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Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
The Velum is also one of the fastest light aircraft in the game, having a top speed just below that of the Mallard. It is a decently maneuverable aircraft, and it has very responsive turning and handling. Its long wingspan may prevent it from being as agile as other planes in the game, but it is very stable in flight. It does, however, need a relatively long stretch of land in order to take off. Its durability is average, as it can take a modest amount of gunfire before its engine fails and it becomes unflyable.
Given its speed and capability to carry four passengers, it is a fairly good crew transport vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online, being faster than the average helicopter, even although obviously less versatile.
Although the Velum appears to have a turboprop powerplant, the engine sound reflects that of a piston powerplant, like those of the Duster and the Mallard.
GTA V 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 | 62 / 100 / 54 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5000 / 11023 | 65 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-engine (Website) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Single turboprop engine, 2-bladed propeller | Front | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto Online
Template:Next-Gen Upon being converted into a personal aircraft, the Velum can be repainted with a primary color and a secondary color, but the stripes cannot be changed. It also has four liveries, which are the aforementioned registration numbers.
Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
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Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | ||
Livery | Stock Livery | $575 | ||
Livery 1 | $625 | |||
Livery 2 | $675 | |||
Livery 3 | $725 | |||
Remove | Remove Aircraft |
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Variants
Velum 5-SeaterGrand Theft Auto Online |
(Rear quarter view) |
The Velum 5-Seater appears in Grand Theft Auto Online as a minor upgrade from the original Velum, with an updated interior and a rear door for extra accessibility. It is added and used in the Heists Update. |
Special variants
- A unique Velum painted in Epsilon Blue is used during the mission Delivering the Truth.
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto V
- The Velum has a prominent appearance in the side mission Delivering the Truth, where a unique Epsilon Program variant can be found. It is baby blue and can only be used during the mission.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The Velum is also featured in the multiplayer mission Base Invaders, where one known to belong to Ron Jakowski/Trevor Philips Industries must be used to fly into Fort Zancudo. Destroying the aircraft even after landing will result in failing the mission. A unique white variant is used during the mission.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Los Santos International Airport, one is usually found in front of the hangar marked as A17, south of the main terminal.
- Can be obtained by killing Tom in the mission Delivering the Truth.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Available for purchase from Elitás Travel for $450,000.
- In the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto Online, the Velum is classed as a Small vehicle when stored in a Hangar.
- Sometimes spawns at the Sandy Shores Airfield.
Trivia
- "Velum" means a membranous structure covering another structure or obstructing an opening.
- The Velum is called the 美杜莎/梅杜莎 or Medusa in the international Chinese release.
- The dashboard in the enhanced version appears to have a dial mistake, in that the airspeed indicates the climb rate, and vice versa.