Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsVehicle Comparison
Blimp vs Western Duster
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 Duster
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.
BlimpΔDuster
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
39 MPHDuster144 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
48.82 sDuster0:54.522
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
10 placesDuster#29 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
89 placesDuster#36
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Duster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 39 MPH | 144 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 48.82 s | 0:54.522 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 10 places | #29 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 89 places | #36 |
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 Duster
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
915350 GTA$Western Duster$275,000
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
549210 GTA$Western Duster~$165,000
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/AWestern DusterCannot be sold
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
N/AWestern Duster-
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksWestern Duster-
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
9427 GTA$/MPHWestern Duster$1,910 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Western Duster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 915350 GTA$ | $275,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 549210 GTA$ | ~$165,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $895,000 | N/A | - |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. | Different unlocks | - |
| Cost per MPH | $11,337 / MPH | 9427 GTA$/MPH | $1,910 / 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 Duster
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
75 ptsWestern Duster0/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
10 ptsWestern Duster3/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
45 ptsWestern Duster65/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Western Duster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 75 pts | 0/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | 10 pts | 3/100 |
| 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 Duster
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Western Duster: $1,910 / 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.