
Helicopters
Western Cargobob
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsWestern Cargobob vs Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule
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.

Helicopters
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Helicopters
RWD drivetrain • Base state
View full detailsThese rows follow the selected compare state on each side, including HSW and other reviewed upgrade states when available.
| Metric | Cargobob | Delta | DH-7 Iron Mule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 99.5 MPH (Base Tested) | 0.1 MPH | 99.4 MPH (Estimated) |
Economy rows stay tied to the canonical base vehicle, even when an upgrade state is active above.
Base-canonical economy only
| Metric | Western Cargobob | Delta | Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,790,000 | 555000 GTA$ | $2,345,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$1,074,000 | 333000 GTA$ | ~$1,407,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | Cannot be sold | N/A | - |
| Trade Price | - | N/A | $1,758,750 |
| Trade Unlock | - | Different unlocks | Unlock requirement: complete Setup: Iron Mule as part of Oscar Guzman Flies Again. |
| Cost per MPH | $17,990 / MPH | 5597 GTA$/MPH | $23,587 / MPH |
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
| Metric | Western Cargobob | Delta | Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | Even | 75/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | Even | 13/100 |
| Traction Score | 39/100 | Even | 39/100 |
Shape tells the story for the base vehicles only: wider polygons usually mean a more balanced handling profile, while spikes indicate specialization.
Base value snapshot
Western Cargobob: $17,990 / MPH
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule: $23,587 / MPH
These handling notes stay tied to the base vehicles, regardless of any HSW or custom state selected above.
Ram Rating
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule 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
Braking coefficients are matched, so stopping performance should be similar.