Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Blimp vs JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater
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
JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater
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.
BlimpΔVelum 5-Seater
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
34.8 MPHVelum 5-Seater139.8 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
50.292 sVelum 5-Seater0:53.050
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
13 placesVelum 5-Seater#26 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
96 placesVelum 5-Seater#29
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Velum 5-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Top Speed | 105 MPH (Base Tested) | 34.8 MPH | 139.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
| Tested Lap Time | 1:43.342 | 50.292 s | 0:53.050 |
| Class Rank | #39 in Planes | 13 places | #26 in Planes |
| Overall Rank | #125 | 96 places | #29 |
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
BlimpΔJoBuilt Velum 5-Seater
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
133000 GTA$JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater$1,323,350
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
79800 GTA$JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater~$794,010
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/AJoBuilt Velum 5-SeaterCannot be sold
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
100000 GTA$JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater$995,000
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksJoBuilt Velum 5-SeaterUnlock requirement: complete The Prison Break.
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
1867 GTA$/MPHJoBuilt Velum 5-Seater$9,469 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 133000 GTA$ | $1,323,350 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 79800 GTA$ | ~$794,010 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $895,000 | 100000 GTA$ | $995,000 |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions. | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: complete The Prison Break. |
| Cost per MPH | $11,337 / MPH | 1867 GTA$/MPH | $9,469 / 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
BlimpΔJoBuilt Velum 5-Seater
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
73 ptsJoBuilt Velum 5-Seater3/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsJoBuilt Velum 5-Seater2/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
45 ptsJoBuilt Velum 5-Seater65/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater: $9,469 / 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.