Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsVehicle Comparison
Blimp vs Western Cuban 800
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.
Planes
Western Cuban 800
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.
BlimpΔCuban 800
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
37 MPHCuban 800142 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
53.492 sCuban 8000:49.850
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
14 placesCuban 800#25 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
100 placesCuban 800#25
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Cuban 800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 37 MPH | 142 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 53.492 s | 0:49.850 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 14 places | #25 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 100 places | #25 |
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
BlimpΔWestern Cuban 800
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
950350 GTA$Western Cuban 800$240,000
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
570210 GTA$Western Cuban 800~$144,000
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/AWestern Cuban 800Cannot be sold
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
895000 GTA$Western Cuban 800Free
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksWestern Cuban 800Availability note: included free with any Hangar purchase.
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
9647 GTA$/MPHWestern Cuban 800$1,690 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Western Cuban 800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 950350 GTA$ | $240,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 570210 GTA$ | ~$144,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $895,000 | 895000 GTA$ | Free |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. | Different unlocks | Availability note: included free with any Hangar purchase. |
| Cost per MPH | $11,337 / MPH | 9647 GTA$/MPH | $1,690 / 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
BlimpΔWestern Cuban 800
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
73 ptsWestern Cuban 8003/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsWestern Cuban 8002/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
45 ptsWestern Cuban 80065/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Western Cuban 800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 73 pts | 3/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | 12 pts | 2/100 |
| Traction Score | 20/100 | 45 pts | 65/100 |
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.
Blimp
Western Cuban 800
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Western Cuban 800: $1,690 / 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
Blimp 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
Blimp has the stronger braking coefficient on paper.