Planes
Blimp
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsVehicle Comparison
Blimp vs JoBuilt Velum
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
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
Tested Top Speed
Blimp105 MPH (Base Tested)
34.8 MPHVelum139.8 MPH (Base Tested)
Tested Lap Time
Blimp1:43.342
50.292 sVelum0:53.050
Class Rank
Blimp#39 in Planes
13 placesVelum#26 in Planes
Overall Rank
Blimp#125
96 placesVelum#29
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | Velum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Purchase Price
Blimp$1,190,350
740350 GTA$JoBuilt Velum$450,000
Owned Resale
Blimp~$714,210
444210 GTA$JoBuilt Velum~$270,000
Stolen / Found Sale
BlimpCannot be sold
N/AJoBuilt VelumCannot be sold
Trade Price
Blimp$895,000
N/AJoBuilt Velum-
Trade Unlock
BlimpUnlock requirement: complete 10 Nightclub Management missions.
Different unlocksJoBuilt Velum-
Cost per MPH
Blimp$11,337 / MPH
8117 GTA$/MPHJoBuilt Velum$3,220 / MPH
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | JoBuilt Velum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,190,350 | 740350 GTA$ | $450,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$714,210 | 444210 GTA$ | ~$270,000 |
| 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 | $11,337 / MPH | 8117 GTA$/MPH | $3,220 / 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
Acceleration Score
Blimp75/100
73 ptsJoBuilt Velum3/100
Braking Score
Blimp13/100
12 ptsJoBuilt Velum2/100
Traction Score
Blimp20/100
45 ptsJoBuilt Velum65/100
| Metric | Blimp | Delta | JoBuilt Velum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Base value snapshot
Blimp: $11,337 / MPH
JoBuilt Velum: $3,220 / 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.