Helicopters
Akula
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Akula vs Buckingham Swift
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
Buckingham Swift
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.
AkulaΔSwift
Tested Top Speed
Akula157.3 MPH (Base Tested)
0.8 MPHSwift156.5 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Akula0:54.368
0.585 sSwift0:54.953
Class Rank
Akula#3 in Helicopters
2 placesSwift#5 in Helicopters
Overall Rank
Akula#34
3 placesSwift#37
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Swift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 157.3 MPH (Base Tested) | 0.8 MPH | 156.5 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 0:54.368 | 0.585 s | 0:54.953 |
| Class Rank | #3 in Helicopters | 2 places | #5 in Helicopters |
| Overall Rank | #34 | 3 places | #37 |
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
AkulaΔBuckingham Swift
Purchase Price
Akula$4,500,000
3000000 GTA$Buckingham Swift$1,500,000
Owned Resale
Akula~$2,700,000
1800000 GTA$Buckingham Swift~$900,000
Stolen / Found Sale
Akula-
N/ABuckingham SwiftCannot be sold
Trade Price
Akula$3,375,000
N/ABuckingham Swift-
Trade Unlock
AkulaTrade price unlock: complete the "Server Farm" setup as leader.
Different unlocksBuckingham Swift-
Cost per MPH
Akula$28,617 / MPH
19032 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Swift$9,585 / MPH
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Buckingham Swift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $4,500,000 | 3000000 GTA$ | $1,500,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$2,700,000 | 1800000 GTA$ | ~$900,000 |
| 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 | $28,617 / MPH | 19032 GTA$/MPH | $9,585 / 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
AkulaΔBuckingham Swift
Acceleration Score
Akula75/100
EvenBuckingham Swift75/100
Braking Score
Akula13/100
EvenBuckingham Swift13/100
Traction Score
Akula39/100
EvenBuckingham Swift39/100
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Buckingham Swift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Buckingham Swift
Base value snapshot
Akula: $28,617 / MPH
Buckingham Swift: $9,585 / 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
Akula 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.