Helicopters
Akula
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Akula vs Buckingham Valkyrie
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 Valkyrie
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.
AkulaΔValkyrie
Tested Top Speed
Akula157.3 MPH (Base Tested)
12.3 MPHValkyrie145 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Akula0:54.368
7.428 sValkyrie1:01.796
Class Rank
Akula#3 in Helicopters
14 placesValkyrie#17 in Helicopters
Overall Rank
Akula#34
31 placesValkyrie#65
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 157.3 MPH (Base Tested) | 12.3 MPH | 145 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 0:54.368 | 7.428 s | 1:01.796 |
| Class Rank | #3 in Helicopters | 14 places | #17 in Helicopters |
| Overall Rank | #34 | 31 places | #65 |
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 Valkyrie
Purchase Price
Akula$4,500,000
709500 GTA$Buckingham Valkyrie$3,790,500
Owned Resale
Akula~$2,700,000
425700 GTA$Buckingham Valkyrie~$2,274,300
Stolen / Found Sale
Akula-
N/ABuckingham ValkyrieCannot be sold
Trade Price
Akula$3,375,000
525000 GTA$Buckingham Valkyrie$2,850,000
Trade Unlock
AkulaTrade price unlock: complete the "Server Farm" setup as leader.
Different unlocksBuckingham ValkyrieUnlock requirement: complete The Humane Labs Raid.
Cost per MPH
Akula$28,617 / MPH
2475 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Valkyrie$26,141 / MPH
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Buckingham Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $4,500,000 | 709500 GTA$ | $3,790,500 |
| Owned Resale | ~$2,700,000 | 425700 GTA$ | ~$2,274,300 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | - | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $3,375,000 | 525000 GTA$ | $2,850,000 |
| Trade Unlock | Trade price unlock: complete the "Server Farm" setup as leader. | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: complete The Humane Labs Raid. |
| Cost per MPH | $28,617 / MPH | 2475 GTA$/MPH | $26,141 / 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 Valkyrie
Acceleration Score
Akula75/100
8 ptsBuckingham Valkyrie83/100
Braking Score
Akula13/100
EvenBuckingham Valkyrie13/100
Traction Score
Akula39/100
9 ptsBuckingham Valkyrie48/100
| Metric | Akula | Delta | Buckingham Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 8 pts | 83/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | Even | 13/100 |
| Traction Score | 39/100 | 9 pts | 48/100 |
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 Valkyrie
Base value snapshot
Akula: $28,617 / MPH
Buckingham Valkyrie: $26,141 / 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.