Helicopters
Akula
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Akula vs Western Cargobob
Compare base and upgrade-tested performance where available, switch HSW or custom states per side, and keep the base vehicle economy and handling view visible underneath.
Helicopters
Western Cargobob
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsTested Performance Comparison
These rows follow the selected compare state on each side, including HSW and other reviewed upgrade states when available.
AkulaΔCargobob
Tested Top Speed
Akula157.3 MPH (Base Tested)
57.8 MPHCargobob99.5 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Akula0:54.368
20.272 sCargobob1:14.640
Class Rank
Akula#3 in Helicopters
18 placesCargobob#21 in Helicopters
Overall Rank
Akula#34
71 placesCargobob#105
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Cargobob |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 157.3 MPH (Base Tested) | 57.8 MPH | 99.5 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 0:54.368 | 20.272 s | 1:14.640 |
| Class Rank | #3 in Helicopters | 18 places | #21 in Helicopters |
| Overall Rank | #34 | 71 places | #105 |
Base Vehicle Economy & Ownership
Economy rows stay tied to the canonical base vehicle, even when an upgrade state is active above.
Base-canonical economy only
AkulaΔWestern Cargobob
Purchase Price
Akula$4,500,000
2710000 GTA$Western Cargobob$1,790,000
Owned Resale
Akula~$2,700,000
1626000 GTA$Western Cargobob~$1,074,000
Stolen / Found Sale
Akula-
N/AWestern CargobobCannot be sold
Trade Price
Akula$3,375,000
N/AWestern Cargobob-
Trade Unlock
AkulaTrade price unlock: complete the "Server Farm" setup as leader.
Different unlocksWestern Cargobob-
Cost per MPH
Akula$28,617 / MPH
10627 GTA$/MPHWestern Cargobob$17,990 / MPH
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Western Cargobob |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $4,500,000 | 2710000 GTA$ | $1,790,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$2,700,000 | 1626000 GTA$ | ~$1,074,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | - | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $3,375,000 | N/A | - |
| Trade Unlock | Trade price unlock: complete the "Server Farm" setup as leader. | Different unlocks | - |
| Cost per MPH | $28,617 / MPH | 10627 GTA$/MPH | $17,990 / MPH |
Base Vehicle In-Game Stat Bars
These rows stay on the base vehicle because HSW and custom upgrades do not have a reliable in-game HUD model in this compare view.
Base-canonical handling only
AkulaΔWestern Cargobob
Acceleration Score
Akula75/100
EvenWestern Cargobob75/100
Braking Score
Akula13/100
EvenWestern Cargobob13/100
Traction Score
Akula39/100
EvenWestern Cargobob39/100
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Western Cargobob |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | Even | 75/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | Even | 13/100 |
| Traction Score | 39/100 | Even | 39/100 |
Base Vehicle Handling Radar
Shape tells the story for the base vehicles only: wider polygons usually mean a more balanced handling profile, while spikes indicate specialization.
Akula
Western Cargobob
Base value snapshot
Akula: $28,617 / MPH
Western Cargobob: $17,990 / MPH
Base Vehicle Street Profile
These handling notes stay tied to the base vehicles, regardless of any HSW or custom state selected above.
Ram Rating
Western Cargobob is heavier, so it is usually harder to ram off line.
Launch Profile
Both share a similar drivetrain layout, so launch behavior should be closer.
Braking Edge
Braking coefficients are matched, so stopping performance should be similar.