Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsVehicle Comparison
Blimp vs Buckingham Howard NX-25
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
Buckingham Howard NX-25
FWD 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.
BlimpΔHoward NX-25
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
98.8 MPHHoward NX-25203.8 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
69.474 sHoward NX-250:33.868
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
36 placesHoward NX-25#3 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
122 placesHoward NX-25#3
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Howard NX-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 98.8 MPH | 203.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 69.474 s | 0:33.868 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 36 places | #3 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 122 places | #3 |
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
BlimpΔBuckingham Howard NX-25
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
106400 GTA$Buckingham Howard NX-25$1,296,750
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
63840 GTA$Buckingham Howard NX-25~$778,050
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/ABuckingham Howard NX-25-
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
80000 GTA$Buckingham Howard NX-25$975,000
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksBuckingham Howard NX-25Unlock requirement: reach milestone 27 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available).
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
4972 GTA$/MPHBuckingham Howard NX-25$6,364 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Howard NX-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 106400 GTA$ | $1,296,750 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 63840 GTA$ | ~$778,050 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | - |
| Trade Price | $895,000 | 80000 GTA$ | $975,000 |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: reach milestone 27 in the related activity (only a numeric milestone is available). |
| Cost per MPH | $11,337 / MPH | 4972 GTA$/MPH | $6,364 / 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
BlimpΔBuckingham Howard NX-25
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
75 ptsBuckingham Howard NX-250/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsBuckingham Howard NX-252/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
15 ptsBuckingham Howard NX-2535/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Buckingham Howard NX-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | 75 pts | 0/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | 12 pts | 2/100 |
| Traction Score | 20/100 | 15 pts | 35/100 |
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
Buckingham Howard NX-25
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
Buckingham Howard NX-25: $6,364 / 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.