Helicopters
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule
RWD drivetrain • Base state
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Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule vs Sparrow
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
Sparrow
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.
DH-7 Iron MuleΔSparrow
Top Speed
DH-7 Iron Mule99.4 MPH (Estimated)
69.3 MPHSparrow168.8 MPH (Base Tested)
| Metric | DH-7 Iron Mule | Delta | Sparrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 99.4 MPH (Estimated) | 69.3 MPH | 168.8 MPH (Base Tested) |
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
Buckingham DH-7 Iron MuleΔSparrow
Purchase Price
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule$2,345,000
530000 GTA$Sparrow$1,815,000
Owned Resale
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule~$1,407,000
318000 GTA$Sparrow~$1,089,000
Stolen / Found Sale
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule-
N/ASparrowCannot be sold
Trade Price
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule$1,758,750
N/ASparrow-
Trade Unlock
Buckingham DH-7 Iron MuleUnlock requirement: complete Setup: Iron Mule as part of Oscar Guzman Flies Again.
Different unlocksSparrow-
Cost per MPH
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule$23,587 / MPH
12831 GTA$/MPHSparrow$10,756 / MPH
| Metric | Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule | Delta | Sparrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $2,345,000 | 530000 GTA$ | $1,815,000 |
| Owned Resale | ~$1,407,000 | 318000 GTA$ | ~$1,089,000 |
| Stolen / Found Sale | - | N/A | Cannot be sold |
| Trade Price | $1,758,750 | N/A | - |
| Trade Unlock | Unlock requirement: complete Setup: Iron Mule as part of Oscar Guzman Flies Again. | Different unlocks | - |
| Cost per MPH | $23,587 / MPH | 12831 GTA$/MPH | $10,756 / 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
Buckingham DH-7 Iron MuleΔSparrow
Acceleration Score
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule75/100
EvenSparrow75/100
Braking Score
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule13/100
EvenSparrow13/100
Traction Score
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule39/100
EvenSparrow39/100
| Metric | Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule | Delta | Sparrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Score | 75/100 | Even | 75/100 |
| Braking Score | 13/100 | Even | 13/100 |
| Traction Score | 39/100 | Even | 39/100 |
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.
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule
Sparrow
Base value snapshot
Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule: $23,587 / MPH
Sparrow: $10,756 / 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
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.