GTA Online: Best Weaponized Vehicles [Top 30]

This guide discusses the 30 best-weaponized vehicles in GTA Online in detail, based on the price, strength, and weaponry. Different vehicles would suit different playstyles. But we cover a lot of unique and powerful vehicles for you to choose from depending on your own style.

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Key Highlights

• Weaponized vehicles are a top choice among players who like to turn any ground into a warzone.
• Most weaponized vehicles in GTA Online also have their armor to defend against other vehicles. While most weaponized cars have just enough armor to survive a few rockets, many also come equipped with quite strong armor. 
• Vigilante is considered the best ground vehicle that is equipped with reliable weapons. and armor to ensure safety of your character.

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There are a total of 93 weaponized vehicles in GTA Online, but not all of them are amazing. You need something that will distinguish you from the other average players. Or at least something that will make you a powerful force in your lobby.

These vehicles need to be the best at offense and defense while keeping in mind the money they cost. If you’re not into weaponized vehicles, you might want to check out the best-looking cars in GTA 5.

Annihilator Stealth

• Based on: Sikorsky UH-60 black hawk from real life.
• Price: $3,870,000
• Selling Price: $2,322,000 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• This vehicle has many weapons you can use, including a Machine Gun, Missiles Barrage, and Homing Missiles.
• Two .50 caliber Miniguns for extended range.
• The chopper has four missiles in a barrage with a smaller blast radius and a short cooldown after use. 

Abilities

• The feature that separates the Annihilator stealth from the rest is that you and your friends can navigate the map without being detected on the enemy’s radars. So, this is the perfect vehicle for stealth or surprise attacks.
• Stealth mode reduces the wanted level to just two stars, which can be very helpful. 

Durability And Speed

• Annihilator is vulnerable to attacks. It only takes one Homing Launcher or RPG to get destroyed. 
• Its top speed is 149 mph, which is very quick and can help you get across the map. Moreover, since it is a helicopter, it has no limitations to where the road is built, thus Making it more versatile for missions or traveling.

Vigilante

• Based on: Batmobile design from Batman Movies
• Price: $3,750,000
• Selling Price: $2,250,000 (without Upgrades)

Weapons

• It features two front-facing Machine Guns and two homing missile launchers. The Machine guns do good damage against players and low-armor vehicles. 
• The homing missiles have fantastic tracking, but it takes 1.5 seconds to fire the next missile. This is a little longer than other vehicles and takes only 1 second.

Durability And Speed

• It only takes one Homing Launcher or RPG to annihilate this vehicle. But it does have bulletproof windows, so mere guns won’t do much damage to the car.
• The top speed this vehicle can achieve is surprisingly great. With a top speed of 147 mph, it’s impressive for escaping danger and out-pacing them.

Scramjet

• Based on: Mach 5 from Speed Racer
• Price: $3,480,000
• Selling Price: $2,088,000 (without Upgrades)

Weapons

• Two machine guns
• Two homing missiles
• Machine guns are effective against small armored vehicles and players but not against heavily armored vehicles.
• Homing missiles are accurate and track targets well.
• Limited to 30 homing missiles.
• Missile firing rate is 1.5 seconds, slower than other vehicles

Durability And Speed

• Durability: Not bulletproof or explosive resistant.
• Performance:
  • Booster: 2.5 seconds duration, four seconds cooldown.
  • Top speed: 137 mph.

Barrage

• Based on: Real life, HDT Storm SRTV
• Price: $2,121,350
• Selling Price: $1,272,810 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• Two turrets, each with a machine gun, minigun, or grenade launcher.
• Machine gun: .50 caliber, similar damage to Vigilante and Scramjet.
• Minigun: Higher fire rate, can destroy vehicles almost instantly.
• Grenade launcher: 40mm, 150-meter range, impressive damage, explodes 0.5 seconds after hitting the ground.
• 20 rounds of ammo.
• Auto-targeting mode, but not perfect against moving vehicles.

Durability And Speed

• The Barrage is one of the best-weaponized vehicles in GTA Online because of its amazing explosive resistance. The Barrage can withstand 14 Homing Missiles or five RPGs.
• Defense: Reliable armor, bulletproof, missile-resistant.
• Speed: Top speed 108.75 mph, not the best for escaping dangerous situations.

Akula

• Based on: The real-life Kamov Ka-50, also known as “Black Shark.”
• Price: $3,704,050
• Selling Price: $2,222,430 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• .50 caliber machine gun (damage good, aim difficult while maneuvering)
• Upgrade: dual .50 caliber miniguns (longer range, lower fire rate)
• Homing missiles (very lethal, super accurate, no cooldown, shorter lock-on range)
• Barrage missiles (great range and damage, four at a time, short cooldown)

A fantastic thing about Akula is the option to install bombs. These bombs include Explosive, Incendiary, Gas, and Cluster.

Durability And Speed

• Durability: Resistant to explosives, bulletproof from the rear, can take up to three Homing Missiles.
• Speed: Top speed 157 mph.

Buffalo STX

• Based on: Real-life 2015 Dodge Charger
• Price: $2,150,000
• Selling Price: $1,290,000 (without upgrades)
  

Weapons

• Two front-facing .50 caliber machine guns (good damage against low-armored vehicles or players)
• Upgrade: Proximity mines.
• Missile lock-on jammer (prevents enemy players from locking onto Buffalo STX with missiles)

Durability And Speed

• After testing, The Buffalo STX survived up to 12 Homing Missiles and 4 RPGs, making it extremely difficult to destroy.
• In our experience, the vehicle’s windows are bulletproof. This would make sense since the vehicle can survive explosive missiles.
• The top speed it is capable of is 126 mph, which isn’t bad for such a heavily armored vehicle.

Toreador

• Based on: Real-life Lamborghini Marzal, but with the ability to go underwater.
• Price: $3,660,000
• Selling Price: $2,196,000 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• Weapons: Dual Front Facing Machine Guns.
• Missile: Short-Lock Range Missiles.
• Toreador features the ability to send out Torpedoes when underwater.

Abilities

• The Toreador is an amphibian car that can go underwater and on land, making it very versatile. The ability to fire rockets from underwater is already discussed in its weapons.

Durability And Speed

• It can withstand up to six Homing Missiles or two RPGs.
• Bulletproof.
• Reaches a max speed of 135 mph when upgraded.
• Features a Rocket Boost for quick acceleration and evasion.

Ruiner 2000

• Based on: Real-life Pontiac Trans Am from Knight Rider
• Price: $5,745,600
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold

Weapons

• Two front-facing machine guns are effective against players and lightly armored vehicles.
• Two missile launchers with superior tracking capabilities, making them hard to evade.
• However, it’s limited by an 8-rocket capacity and shorter range due to its powerful tracking ability. You can check out more cars with the best tracking in our best slammed cars in GTA 5 guide.

Abilities

• A parachute on the roof. This allows the vehicle not to take fall damage and survive insane falls by slowing downfall speed. 
• Power Hop. This mechanism lets the vehicle jump to around four meters. It has a short cooldown time and helps get over barriers or traffic.

Durability And Speed

• The Ruiner 2000 in GTA 5:
  • Is not highly resistant to explosives, surviving only one Homing Missile or RPG.
  • Is not bulletproof.
  • Has a top speed of 119 mph, providing a balanced performance for various situations.

Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat

• Based on: Patrol Boat, River (PBR) from the Vietnam War
• Price: $2,955,000
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold

Weapons

• Two turrets operated by separate gunners.
• A Dual MG with a wide 200-degree rotation angle is effective against unarmored vehicles and players but less against armored vehicles.
• A rear-mounted machine gun with a 112-degree rotation angle, slightly better damage than the Dual MG, but still not ideal against heavily armored vehicles.

Durability And Speed

• The Durability of the Kurtz 31 Boat is an issue. It takes only one Homing missile and RPG to obliterate the boat completely.
• The maximum speed it can travel is 37 mph, which is a little slow, even for a boat.

APC Tank

• Based on: Real life Soviet BRDM-2
• Price: $3,092,250
• Selling Price: $1,855,350 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• Three weapons: one primary and two secondary.
• The primary weapon offers two options, the Cannon for devastating single-shot vehicle destruction and the SAM Battery, a missile battery with 60 limited but powerful missiles lacking a lock-on feature.
• Secondary weapons include .50 caliber Machine gun turrets effective against players and lightly armored vehicles.
• It can also equip proximity mines with high damage, allowing the driver to detonate them. However, there’s a limit of five active mines.

Durability And Speed

• It can withstand eight Homing missiles or 8 RPGs, making it resilient against explosives.
• It isn’t bulletproof but can survive up to six sticky bombs when upgraded.
• It can crush cars in its path, resolving traffic issues.
• It has a top speed of 63 mph, slow acceleration, and poor braking, taking around seven seconds to reach the speed of a running NPC.

Overall, this vehicle would not be recommended to chase down another player. However, it’s a fantastic weaponized vehicle that you should consider having in your garage.

Thruster

• Based on: Real-life Martin Jetpack P12
• Price: $3,657,500
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold

Weapons

• The first option is a machine gun, with firepower similar to the Annihilator and Akula. It is effective against players and lightly armored vehicles but less against heavily armored ones.
• Alternatively, you can equip two missile pods with 30 rockets. These can be set to lock-on mode but have a cooldown after every two rockets fired consecutively.

Abilities

• The great thing about the Thruster is its countermeasures against homing missiles. The Chaff countermeasure disturbs the lock-on system of the homing missile, causing it to not lock on for 5 seconds. This feature can be used ten times and has a 5-second cooldown.
• Moreover, the Flare confuses the homing missiles and disrupts their paths. They will start following the flare, and you can go without worrying.

Durability And Speed

• This is a very small and light vehicle, so the durability isn’t that great. It takes only a single RPG or homing missile to wipe out this vehicle. This vehicle is very exposed, and other players can damage the player very quickly.
• The thruster has a quick top speed of 126 mph, with insane acceleration and handling. If you have upgraded the vehicle, it starts flying almost instantly, making this a must-have.

Tula

• Based on: Real life Kaman K-16
• Price: $5,173,700
• Selling Price: $3,104,100 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• Tula is a one-of-a-kind weaponized plane with many weapons and firearms on it. It has a single turret on the rear end and one on its front end. The front turret is a machine gun, which is a similar machine gun to Ruiner 2000.
• The rear turret can be equipped with a Machine Gun, Minigun, or Dual MG. The Dual MG machine gun has an improved fire rate, making it way more lethal.
• The Minigun option is also one to consider since its fire rate is three times that of a Machine gun. However, the damage per second is reduced.

Abilities

This plane can take off and land vertically (VTOL), so there is no need for a clear runway. It has incredible acceleration, and since it does not need a runway, it can be used as a perfect getaway vehicle.

A defensive feature added to the Tula is its system against homing missiles. The three ways it can countermeasure an oncoming missile are:

• The Chaff countermeasure will disable the lock-on system on the homing missiles for 5 seconds. This can be used ten times with a cooldown of 5 seconds.
• Flare will disturb the missile’s path, and the missile will follow the flare and ignore the vehicle.
• Smoke countermeasures will confuse the enemy pilot. This has no cooldown whatsoever. However, it isn’t as effective as the other two methods.

Durability And Speed

• The Tula can survive up to two Homing missiles before getting destroyed after the 3^rd one. On the other hand, it can only withstand one RPG.
• The speed of the weaponized plane is outstanding. It can achieve speeds up to 150mph and has a Rocket Boost, making it excellent at acceleration.

Turreted Limo

• Based on: Real-life Mercedes-Benz E-Class Limousine
• Price: $1,650,000
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold

Weapons

• A roof-mounted Machine gun with a high rate of fire, effective against lightly armored vehicles and players, although it deals slightly less damage than other vehicles.
• The ability to toggle between the turret and the car, allowing you to regenerate health by re-entering the car after taking damage. This feature is handy, given the exposed nature of the turret.

Durability And Speed

• It takes the car only two Homing missiles or RPGs to get destroyed. However, the windows are bulletproof.
• The top speed of the Limo is 89mph, which isn’t the fastest on the list, but it’s worth considering. 

Pyro

• Based on: Real life De Havilland Vampire
• Price: $4,455,500
• Selling Price: $2,673,300 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• The Buckingham Pyro has two weapons attached to it: the Machine Gun and Missiles. 
• Moreover, the missiles have an option of a lock-on feature. The great thing about this is that it doesn’t have a cooldown or limited ammo. However, the tracking isn’t excellent, and the missiles can only travel about five seconds.

Abilities

A defensive utility that Pyro has is the countermeasures against homing missiles. It does this in 3 ways:

• The Chaff countermeasure will disable the lock-on system on the homing missiles for 5 seconds. This can be used ten times with a cooldown of 5 seconds.
• Flare will disturb the missile’s path, and the missile will follow the flare and ignore the vehicle.
• Smoke countermeasures will confuse the enemy pilot. This has no cooldown whatsoever. However, it isn’t as effective as the other two methods.

Durability And Speed

• It boasts an incredible top speed of 222 mph, making it the fastest weaponized vehicle.
• Exceptional acceleration and handling further enhance its status as one of the best weaponized vehicles in the game.
• It can withstand 3 Homing missiles or 1 RPG in terms of durability, but its high speed and handling make it difficult for homing missiles to hit.

Deluxo

• Based on: DMC DeLorean from Back To The Future
• Price: $4,721,500
• Selling Price: $2,832,900 (without upgrades)
  

Weapons

• Deluxo is equipped with two weapons, including Machine Guns and Homing Missiles. 
• On the other hand, Deluxo has two homing missile launchers. This has amazing tracking abilities and provides heavy damage to all types of targets. However, it has a limited number of missiles, only 30.

Abilities

• Hover Mode lifts the vehicle off the ground for easier navigation in rough terrain.
• Enables seamless spinning and turning without requiring extra space.
• Allows travel above water without sinking, offering versatility in transportation.
• However, I discovered that if you exit the vehicle above water, it will sink and be destroyed.
• While in Hover mode, the Deluxo’s speed is reduced to 80 mph, slower than its car mode.

Durability And Speed

• The Deluxo won’t be considered the most potent vehicle since it takes only 1 Homing missile or RPG to obliterate the car. The windows are not bulletproof either.
• The top speed the Deluxo can achieve is 127mph in car mode and 80mph in Hover mode. The handling, however, is excellent, even though the breaking may need some improvements.

TM-02 Khanjali

• Based on: Real-life PL-01 Tank
• Price: $3,850,350
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold

Weapons

The Khanjali Tank is a powerhouse and has numerous highly damaging weapons equipped on it. This includes Tank Cannon, Railgun Cannon, Machine Gun, Grenade Launcher, and Proximity Mines.

• The driver fires Tank Cannon, a default tank cannon that causes a tiny explosion on impact.
• Railgun Cannon is a much better weapon since it provides more damage. To equip this, you will need to upgrade the vehicle. 
• Two Grenade Launchers can be added to the tank fired by rear passengers. This is perfect against heavily armored vehicles. Furthermore, it has an auto-targeting feature, which makes using the grenade launcher much easier.
• Proximity mines can also be equipped with the Khanjali tank. They are much stronger than the handheld mines but are limited to only five active ones.

Durability And Speed

• The TM-02 Khanjali in GTA 5:
  • Is exceptionally resistant to explosives, enduring 8 Homing Missiles, 8 RPG shots, and 4 Tank cannon shots.
  • It features bulletproof armor due to its lack of windows.
  • Has a top speed of 42 mph, making it more of a “stand your ground and fight” vehicle than a getaway option, with slow acceleration and a sluggish speed increase.

Stromberg

• Based on: Real life Maserati Bora with submarine characteristics
• Price: $3,185,350
• Selling Price: $1,911,810

Weapons

• The Stromberg consists of 3 different weapons that can be used, including Torpedoes, Missiles, and Machine guns. The vehicle has two machine guns in the front with good firepower compared to another car’s machine gun. It is mighty against low-armored vehicles and can destroy them in under 5 seconds.
• The Missiles are a much more powerful option. Even though they have a reduced lock-on range, they provide good damage and are worth it. But they have a capacity of only 30 missiles, which may be less if you are an aggressive player.
• The Torpedoes Launcher can only be used underwater but can lock on targets on land. Even though it has a decreased fire rate of about 1.5 seconds, it can hit on-land or low-flying targets while being a difficult target underwater.

Abilities

• The Stromberg is an amphibian car, meaning it can travel ideally on land and water. This makes it super versatile and unique from most vehicles on the list. It can be argued it is among the best weaponized cars in GTA Online.

Durability And Speed

• The Stromberg has really good armor and can withstand many explosives. It will still be working after 6 Homing Missiles or 2 RPG shots. The windows aren’t bulletproof.
• The top speed of this vehicle is a solid 113mph. Changing from Submarine mode to car mode, and vice versa, will take about three seconds. So, it is very versatile and valuable as a getaway vehicle.

Avenger

• Based on: Real life V-22 Osprey
• Price: $3,450,000
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold

Weapons

• Avenger is one of the best weaponized vehicles in GTA Online because of its wide range of weapons. It has a Cannon option which is a single cannon at the front. It has a wide rotation angle, so it can shoot anywhere in front of the vehicle.
• An additional explosive cannon can be added to the Avenger, making it a dangerous force.

Abilities

Avenger has an autopilot feature, which has proven to be super useful to players. This ability allows the driver to stop driving and control the turret to shoot down enemies. The Avenger can lift off and land vertically (VTOL), so it doesn’t require any runway.

• The Chaff, disrupts the targeting system of the missile, disabling them to lock on to your vehicle. This will last for 5 seconds and can only be used ten times. It also has a cooldown time of 5 seconds.
• The Flare distracts the homing missiles and misguides them to follow the flare instead of the vehicle.
• The Smoke will confuse the enemy pilot by creating a trail of smoke behind our vehicle. This has no cooldown whatsoever. However, it isn’t as effective as the other two methods.

Durability And Speed

• It is exceptionally resistant to explosives, surviving 23 Homing missiles or 8 RPG shots and withstanding four tank cannon shots.
• The Avenger provides a strong sense of security due to its robust armor.
• It boasts an incredible top speed of 178 mph, making it a versatile choice.
• Although its handling is subpar, its speed and armor compensate for this.
• The Avenger offers features like autopilot, versatile weapon options, and explosive resistance.

Weaponized Tampa

• Based on: Roadkill from Twisted Metal Videogame
• Price: $2,108,050
• Selling Price: $1,264,830 (without upgrades)

Weapons

• Upgraded with two non-locking missile launchers, providing high damage and decent range but limited to 20 missiles.
• Equipped with a front-facing Minigun that deals significant damage but has a fixed turret, making it challenging to aim.
• Option to add two Minigun turrets with a 360-degree range but limited effectiveness against aerial targets.
• Rear Mortars for taking out pursuers, causing significant damage to targets behind the vehicle. Aiming is tricky, and the range depends on button pressure, with a limit of 20 rounds.
• Capability to equip Proximity Mines, stronger than handheld ones but restricted to five active mines

Durability And Speed

• The Weaponized Tampa may seem like a heavily armored vehicle, but it is not. The defensive power of this vehicle is average, and it takes only 1 Homing missile or RPG to destroy it. Also, the windows are not bulletproof.
• Its top speed is 112mph, which is good for a weaponized car.

RO-86 Alkonost

• Based on: Real-life American Rockwell B-1 Lancer
• Price: $4,350,000
• Selling Price: $2,610,000 (without upgrades)
  

Weapons

The design of RO-86 Alkonost is a work of art, and the weaponry is just as amazing. It has the option of equipping different types of bombs for ground targets. These include:

• Explosive bombs provide high damage if the target lies inside the blast radius.
• Incendiary bombs set fire to the target and do constant damage even after the bomb explodes.
• Gas bombs cause a ‘tear gas’ effect on players and NPCs. However, they do not cause any damage to vehicles. It lasts for about 25 seconds.
• Cluster bombs explode on impact and release smaller bombs, which again explode. So, there are mini explosions after the main explosion, which adds to the overall dagame it gives.

Abilities

• The Chaff disrupts the missile’s targeting system, disabling it to lock on to your vehicle. This will last for 5 seconds and can only be used ten times. It also has a cooldown time of five seconds.
• The Flare distracts the homing missiles and misguides them to follow the flare instead of the vehicle.
• The Smoke will confuse the enemy pilot by creating a trail of smoke behind our vehicle. This has no cooldown whatsoever. However, it isn’t as effective as the other two methods.

A drawback of this vehicle is that it is tough to take off or land since you need a runway.

Durability And Speed

• Like standard aircraft, this one does not have a lot of resistance against explosives. It takes only one RPG shot to destroy it. However, it can survive about 3 Homing missiles before it is unusable. It is not bulletproof, but it doesn’t have rear windows.
• The top speed of RO-86 is 168mph, which is a high speed. However, other vehicles on this list have greater speeds and armor than RO-86. An important thing to note is its awful handling; taking sharp turns with this vehicle is annoying.

Rhino Tank

• Based on: Real-life Leopard 2 Tank
• Price: $1,500,000
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold
  

Weapons

• Its powerful cannon turret can destroy many small vehicles with a single shot. However, this turret has a narrow range of movement and is Tank’s only weapon.
• This 60-ton vehicle can quickly destroy cars by simply squishing them with massive weight. Other than that, the Rhino tanks lack variety in weapon choices.

Durability And Speed

• The powerhouse vehicle is great against explosive weapons and invincible against small guns. The Rhino Tank has the power to withstand up to 4 Homing missiles or 4 RPG shots. However, it only takes two tank cannon shots to destroy it.
• It has a top speed of 40mph. Trick players use to reach that top speed instantly by turning the tank cannon towards its rear and constantly shooting out cannons. This will boost the tank forward due to the recoil produced.

This is one of the OG tanks in the game since it was also in GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City, GTA Auto III, GTA Vice City Stories, and GTA Liberty City Stories.

Nightshark

• Based on: Real life T-98 Kombat
• Price: $1,245,000
• Selling Price: $747,000 (without upgrades)
  

Weapons

• Nightshark is considered to be one of the best weaponized vehicles in GTA Online due to multiple reasons. However, having deadly weapons in its arsenal is not one of them.
• Nightshark only has four front-facing Machine guns. These have high firepower and can easily abolish low-armored vehicles or players. The downside is that the Machine Gun isn’t effective against heavily armored vehicles.

Durability And Speed

• It offers exceptional protection, making it a great choice for roaming in a GTA Online lobby where it is challenging for griefers to take you down.
• This 4-ton vehicle can absorb significant damage, requiring a staggering 27 Homing missiles or 9 RPG shots to be destroyed.
• Despite its heavy armor, it boasts a top speed of 104 mph, providing both safety and speed.
• Bulletproof windows make it even more resilient, as enemies can only harm you through extensive explosives. It’s the most explosive-resistant vehicle on the list.

Hydra

• Based on: Real-life British Aerospace Harrier II
• Price: $3,990,000
• Selling Price: Cannot be sold
  

Weapons

• Hydra is known for its weapons and combat skills; some even say it’s one of the best in the game. It has two weapons: Rockets and Heat-seeking Missiles. Apart from that, it has some countermeasures to avoid homing missiles.
• Hydra is capable of deploying two unguided rockets at the same time, each from one side of the jet. The rocket does considerable damage and destroys almost every vehicle on impact. The rocket has a long range and travels quickly, making it difficult to dodge.
• The heat-seeking missiles are hazardous weapons to have. They are similar to the handheld Heat-seeking Rocket Launcher. 
• This jet is completely made for combat and is equipped with white flares, which can be used to dodge homing missiles. If you deploy the white flares at the right time, they will attract the missile, which will start following it.

Durability And Speed

• The Hydra is usually preferred for its incredible speed and agility, not for its explosive resistance. It only takes 2 Homing missiles or a single RPG to destroy the Hydra.
• This is easier said than done since the Hydra is an agile jet that can maneuver easily and dodge missiles. Its top speed is 210mph, along with amazing handling and acceleration. The boosters aid the braking system, which can be applied in both forward and backward directions.
• It does require a runway to take off and land, but once in the air, it is nearly impossible to challenge this jet. It has one of the best speeds in the game and is a force you don’t want to reckon with.

Half-Track

• Based on: Real-life M3 Half-track
• Price: $2,254,350
• Selling Price: $1,352,610 (without upgrades)
  

Weapons

• A single turret at the rear, operated by the passenger, with a full 360-degree rotation and enhanced damage (1.5x over other vehicles).
• With a high fire rate, the default .50 caliber Dual Machine Gun is ideal for players and lightly armored vehicles but less effective against heavily armored ones.
• The second option is the Quad Autocannon, which offers a faster fire rate but a limited elevation angle, making it less suitable for close ranges.
• The ability to equip Proximity Mines is more powerful than handheld mines but is limited to five active mines.

Durability And Speed

• The Half-track feels almost invincible against small gunfire and sometimes some explosives. It takes a staggering 27 Homing missiles to destroy this vehicle finally. Or you could shoot it with 9 RPGs to do the same.
• Hitting a vehicle with 27 Homing missiles will take an insane amount of time and accuracy. 
• On the other hand, Half-track can go to a top speed of 58mph, which is its only downside. It isn’t the best getaway vehicle since it is more of a ‘stand-your-ground-fight truck.

Oppressor Mk II

• Based on: BMW hoverbike concept
• Price: $3,890,250
• Selling Price: $2,334,150

Weapons

For good and bad reasons, the Oppressor is a landmark vehicle in GTA Online. This is widely accepted as one of the best weaponized vehicles in GTA Online.

• It offers three weapon options: a Machine Gun, Explosive MG, and Homing Missiles.
• The Machine Gun, with a high fire rate, is effective against lightly armored vehicles but challenging to use in the air and less effective against heavily armored vehicles.
• The Explosive MG features explosive ammo and substantially damages vehicles and players, making it a solid choice.
• With a 20-missile capacity, the Homing Missile Launcher is the best option. It’s accurate and features one of the game’s top lock-on systems.
• Developers attempted to balance the vehicle by adding a 15-ms delay to the lock-on feature, but it remains one of the most feared and dangerous in the game.

Abilities

This vehicle’s first and most important feature is the ability to fly around the map.

The vehicle has many countermeasures against enemy homing missiles, making it a difficult target to hit. These include:

• Chaff: Disrupts the homing missile’s targeting system, preventing it from locking onto your vehicle. It lasts 5 seconds and can be used five times, with a cooldown of 20 seconds.
• Flare: Diverts homing missiles to follow the flare instead of your vehicle. It can be used ten times and has a cooldown of 10 seconds.
• Smoke: Creates a smokescreen behind your vehicle to confuse enemy pilots. This countermeasure has no cooldown.

Durability And Speed

• It can only withstand a single Homing Missile or RPG before getting destroyed. However, it is complicated to hit this vehicle due to its agility and movement.
• The top speed of this vehicle is 127 mph. And with the perfect handling and acceleration, this vehicle is a real menace to keep up with. The acceleration is one of the best in the game, thanks to the rocket booster.

Insurgent Pick-up Custom

• Based On: Based on the real-life GURKHA with a few inspirational touches from the Conquest Knight XV.
• Price:$1,795,500 ($1.3M If you have completed the Humane Labs Raid)
• Selling Price: $121,500 (only the price of customizations)

Weapons

• It features a Machine Gun with a fire rate of 410 RPM and projectile damage of 150.
• Additionally, it’s equipped with a .50 caliber Rapid Fire Minigun, offering a higher fire rate of 1200 RPM but with 60% projectile damage compared to the Machine Gun.
• You can deploy Proximity Mines strategically, but exercise caution as only five are available, and improper use can damage your vehicle.
• It has a 360-degree firing capability and the option to tow an Anti-Aircraft Trailer, making it effective against aircraft.

Durability And Speed

• Primarily a Light Armored Personal Vehicle, it can take up to 27 homing missiles or 14 RPGs before finally getting destroyed in GTA Online. It can also resist heavy gunfire.
• The only downfall, however, is that it has large windows that are not bulletproof. 
• After all the customizations, the Insurgent Pick-up custom can reach up to 99.25 mph, which is 159.73 km/h in GTA Online. These characteristics make it one of the best-weaponized vehicles in GTA Online.

Kosatka

• Based on: Real-life Russian Project 667BDR Delta III-class submarine with further inspirations from Chinese Type 094 submarines.
• Price: $2,200,000 ($9M after all the upgrades)
• Resale Price: You cannot resell it in GTA Online.

Weapons

The nuclear-powered submarine is an important requirement in the Cayo Perico heist of GTA Online. Consequently, it is one of GTA Online’s best and most important investments. It is equipped with three important on-board weapons in the game:

• Torpedoes: These can be launched every second from the submarine, capable of tracking waterborne vehicles. Ensure you’re in close range for an effective lock-on.
• Periscope Missile Launcher: This feature allows for rapid missile launches once locked onto a target. Notably, these missiles are ineffective against submersibles and are best used against airborne targets outside the water.
• Guided Missile System: Kosatka’s guided missile system lets players control missiles like aircraft through a screen after launch. They have a range of up to 4 km but come with a 1-minute delay between each launch. The blast radius is moderate and can’t destroy heavily armored and weaponized vehicles. These guided missiles also operate outside water.

Durability And Speed

• It has poor armor, and anyone can destroy this submarine just by launching twelve homing missiles.
• Because of its bulky and large frame, which makes it slower, it is an easy target for any aircraft or other waterborne weaponized vehicles in GTA Online.
• Despite all these cons, its ability to stay off-radar underwater makes it a safer option. Detecting its presence below the water is only possible if the enemies are close enough to see it there or own a sonar system for their submarines.
• Due to its bulky size, it can only reach 41.50 mph, 66.79 km/h in GTA Online after all the upgrades.

FH-1 Hunter

• Based on: real-life Boeing Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche with considerable influences from the AH-64 and RAH-66 Comanche.
• Price: $4,123,000
• Resale Price: $2,473,800

Weapons

It features many weapons, both for the pilot and the gunner sitting behind him. Their detail is given below:

• Chin-Mounted Gun: This highly accurate weapon can function as a .50 caliber Machine Gun, effective for quickly destroying unarmed vehicles, or it can be switched to an overpowered Cannon for increased damage output.
• Homing Missiles: These missiles are available to players with a superior tracking system, allowing for precise targeting.
• Barrage Missiles: Pilots can access Barrage Missiles to eliminate land-based targets swiftly. The aircraft can launch at least seven missiles within two seconds, with a four-second reload delay between rounds.

In addition to these weapons, this one of the best-weaponized vehicles in GTA Online features four types of bombs to annihilate enemies.

Abilities

Along with its compatible armor and a monstrous weapon system, the FH-1 Hunter has the following countermeasure abilities in GTA Online:

• One of the best countermeasures of the Hunter is the Chaff countermeasure. It tricks the targeting system of the enemies and makes them unable to target you for about five seconds. However, use it only in emergencies and mindfully, as you can only use it ten times. 
• Its countermeasure abilities certainly put it in top-class weaponized vehicles in GTA Online. The Flare Countermeasure, for example, will release many flares to trick the homing missiles into following them instead of you. However, use it mindfully as you can only use it twenty times.
• The last is the smoke countermeasure, which releases smoke to trick the enemy pilots. You can use it as many times as you want in the game. However, it is not as effective as the other abilities mentioned above.

Durability And Speed

• The Hunter can withstand three homing missiles before finally getting destroyed by them.
• Similarly, it will take eighteen shots from a sniper to be damaged by it. Additionally, six shots from a heavy sniper MKII are required to destroy it in the game. However, be mindful of the vacant spaces between windows as you can get shot from there.
• Its speed is among those factors which make it one of the best-weaponized vehicles in GTA Online. After all the necessary upgrades, it can reach up to 141.50 mph, 227.72 km/h.

LF-22 Starling

• Based on: real-life Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
• Price: $3,657,500
• Resale Price: $2,194,500

Weapons

• Players can find two Machine guns, one on each aircraft wing. With a low firing rate, which is compensated by great damage per shot, and a shooting range of 675 feet, these machine guns are absolute monsters to destroy your targets.
• While the aircraft has no built-in missile launcher, players can use one by customizing it in Los Santos Customs. The missile launcher on Starling is quite efficient as it does not require time to reload. However, the tracking capability of the missiles is very poor.

Abilities

Like its counterpart mentioned above, Starling has the following abilities in GTA Online, which make it one of the best-weaponized vehicles on our list:

• Troubling the lock-on system of enemies for five seconds, the Chaff countermeasure allows players to stay out of the range of their enemies. Similar to its counterpart, this countermeasure can only be used ten times with a second delay after each use.
• To misguide the enemy missiles coming at you, use the Flare countermeasure, releasing many flares in the air and confusing the enemy missiles. Like its counterpart, you can only use it twenty times with a three-second delay after each use.
• Smoke countermeasure allows players to defend themselves from a chasing enemy by releasing smoke to misguide and lose the enemy. Players can use it whenever and as many times as they want in the game.

Durability And Speed

• It can survive two direct explosive hits from enemies. However, the third explosive hit will destroy the Starling in GTA Online.
• Like its counterpart mentioned above, it can survive five rounds from heavy sniper MKII and eighteen shots from other heavy snipers in the game.
• It can reach up to 187.75 mph, 302.15 km/h in GTA Online after all the necessary upgrades. Starling is one of the fastest weaponized vehicles and one of the best jets in GTA Online.

JoBuilt P-996 LAZER

• Based on: real-life F-16 Fighting Falcon.
• Price: $6,500,000 (Warstock Cache and Carry)
• Resale Price: No reselling option

Weapons

• It features two potent Cannons that can obliterate regular armored targets with a single shot. Even highly armored vehicles like the Avenger or Insurgent Pickup Custom are vulnerable to its firepower. The cannons have a moderate firing range of 600 feet.
• Homing Missiles are also available, which can be used with or without tracking. However, they self-destruct after ten seconds in the air, so they should be used strategically. The launcher allows for firing two missiles before a four-second cooldown for reloading.

Durability And Speed

LAZER also comes equipped with dependable armor, like all the weaponized vehicles in GTA 5 on our list. Here are some of the features of the LAZER:

• LAZER can survive two homing missiles. However, the third missile attack will destroy it in GTA Online.
• LAZER can bear explosive rounds from a heavy sniper MKII before getting destroyed by it. Similarly, one shot from a tank cannon or an Anti-Aircraft Trailer can bring it down from the air.
• The plane, however, is not vital from the rear side. Consequently, if any explosion happens at the rear end of the airborne vehicle, it will rip open the backside. You will lose some of the controls on the control board, and there will be an imbalance while handling the plane in the air.
• LAZER has a tested top speed of 195 mph, 313.82 km/h, in GTA Online before any upgrades. Upgrading it can improve its speed to 204.18 mph, which is 328.60 km/h, making it one of the fastest weaponized vehicles in GTA Online.

My Picks For Weaponized Vehicles Compared

Vehicle	Price	Selling Price	Main Weapons	Durability	Top Speed	Special Abilities
Annihilator Stealth	$3,870,000	$2,322,000	Machine Gun, Missiles Barrage	Vulnerable to attacks	149 mph	Stealth mode
Vigilante	$3,750,000	$2,250,000	Machine Guns, Homing missile	Vulnerable to explosives	147 mph	Bulletproof windows
Scramjet	$3,480,000	$2,088,000	Machine guns, Homing missiles	Not bulletproof	137 mph	Booster
Barrage	$2,121,350	$1,272,810	Turrets with machine gun	Explosive resistant	108.75 mph	Missile-resistant
Akula	$3,704,050	$2,222,430	.50 cal machine gun, Homing missiles	Resistant to explosives	157 mph	Bomb installation option
Toreador	$3,660,000	$2,196,000	Dual Front Facing Machine Guns	Withstands 6 missiles/RPGs	135 mph	Amphibious, Rocket Boost
Ruiner 2000	$5,745,600	Cannot be sold	Machine guns, Missile launchers	Survives only one missile/RPG	119 mph	Parachute, Power Hop
Hydra	$3,990,000	Cannot be sold	Rockets, Heat-seeking Missiles	Vulnerable to explosives	210 mph	Agile, difficult to hit
Oppressor Mk II	$3,890,250	$2,334,150	Machine Gun, Explosive MG	Vulnerable to explosives	127 mph	Flying capability, countermeasures
Kosatka	$2,200,000	Cannot be sold	Torpedoes, Periscope Missile Launcher	Poor armor, vulnerable to missiles	41.50 mph	Stealth underwater
Buffalo STX	$2,150,000	$2,150,000	.50 cal machine guns	Survived up to 12 Homing Missiles and 4 RPGs	126 mph	Missile lock-on jammer
Deluxo	$4,721,500	$2,832,900	Machine Guns, Homing Missiles	Takes only 1 missile/RPG	127 mph	Hover Mode
TM-02 Khanjali	$3,850,350	Cannot be sold	Tank Cannon, Railgun Cannon	Exceptionally resistant to explosives	42 mph	Proximity Mines
Stromberg	$3,185,350	$1,911,810	Torpedoes, Missiles	Withstands 6 Homing Missiles or 2 RPG shots	113 mph	Amphibious
Avenger	$3,450,000	Cannot be sold	Cannon, Explosive cannon	Exceptionally resistant to explosives	178 mph	Autopilot, VTOL
Weaponized Tampa	$2,108,050	$1,264,830	Non-locking missile launchers	Average defensive power	112 mph	Rear Mortars
RO-86 Alkonost	$4,350,000	$2,610,000	Different types of bombs	Standard aircraft resistance	168 mph	Extensive bomb options
Rhino Tank	$1,500,000	Cannot be sold	Cannon turret	Resistant to explosives	40 mph	Squishes cars
Nightshark	$1,245,000	$747,000	Front-facing Machine guns	Exceptionally protective, 27 Homing missiles	104 mph	Bulletproof windows
Half-Track	$2,254,350	$1,352,610	.50 cal Dual Machine Gun	Almost invincible against small gunfire	58 mph	Quad Autocannon
Oppressor	$3,524,500	$2,114,700	Machine Guns, Missiles	Not specified	140 mph	Rocket-powered, flying
Mobile Operations Center	$1,225,000	Cannot be sold	Upgradable with turrets and cannons	Extremely durable	Varies	Customizable, mobile command center
APC	$3,092,250	$1,855,350	Cannon, SAM Battery	Resilient against explosives	63 mph	Amphibious, Proximity Mines
Tula	$5,173,700	$3,104,100	Turret, Machine Gun, Minigun	Survives up to 2 Homing missiles	150 mph	VTOL, Rocket Boost
Turreted Limo	$1,650,000	Cannot be sold	Roof-mounted Machine gun	Takes only two missiles/RPGs	89 mph	Bulletproof windows
Pyro	$4,455,500	$2,673,300	Machine Gun, Missiles	Withstands 3 Homing missiles or 1 RPG	222 mph	Countermeasures
LF-22 Starling	$3,657,500	$2,194,500	Machine guns, customizable missiles	Survives two direct explosive hits	187.75 mph	Chaff, Flare, Smoke countermeasures
FH-1 Hunter	$4,123,000	$2,473,800	Chin-Mounted Gun, Missiles	Withstands three homing missiles	141.50 mph	Chaff, Flare, Smoke countermeasures
JoBuilt P-996 LAZER	$6,500,000	No reselling	Cannons, Homing Missiles	Survives two homing missiles	195 mph	Agile, fast
Insurgent Pick-Up Custom	$1,795,500	$121,500	Machine Gun, Minigun	Extremely durable, large windows not bulletproof	99.25 mph	360-degree firing, Anti-Aircraft Trailer
Kuruma (Armored)	$698,250	Not specified	None (armored vehicle)	Bulletproof and explosive resistant	109 mph	High durability against gunfire and explosives

Weaponized Vehicles Comparison Table.

That concludes our detailed list of the best weaponized vehicles in GTA Online. Whether you want amazing and dangerous weaponry or to play safe and defensive, the vehicles in this list will cover all those checkpoints.

In addition to all the vehicles available, you can also download vehicle mods to use other weaponized vehicles, which the game does not have. On the topic of mods, the game has numerous amounts of mods to choose from, so be sure to pick the best mod in GTA 5.

For all these vehicles mentioned, you need money and LOTS of it. You will need to learn how to make money fast in GTA.