Valkyrie
Buckingham · Military helicopter
The Valkyrie is a formidable military helicopter designed for combat and tactical operations. It is equipped with powerful weaponry and offers seating for a team, making it ideal for coordinated attacks.
Overview
The Valkyrie is a military-grade helicopter featured in Grand Theft Auto V. Manufactured by Buckingham, it is designed for combat scenarios and tactical operations. The helicopter is equipped with a mounted minigun on each side, allowing passengers to provide suppressive fire during operations.
This aircraft is highly valued for its durability and speed, making it a preferred choice for missions that require both offensive and defensive capabilities. The Valkyrie can accommodate up to four occupants, including a pilot and three gunners.
Its design is reminiscent of real-world military helicopters, featuring a sleek, aerodynamic body and a robust rotor system that ensures stability and maneuverability during flight.
Performance
The Valkyrie offers a balance of speed and armor, making it one of the more resilient helicopters in its class.
Customization
The Valkyrie cannot be customized at Los Santos Customs or any other modification shop due to its military nature.
Paint
The Valkyrie is available in a limited range of military-themed paint options, reflecting its combat role.
How to Obtain
The Valkyrie can be purchased from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $3,790,500. It becomes available after completing the mission 'The Humane Labs Raid' in GTA Online.
Alternatively, players may find it during certain missions or in specific locations during free roam, although these instances are less common.
Real-World Counterpart
The Valkyrie is heavily inspired by the real-world UH-1Y Venom, a multi-role utility helicopter used by the United States Marine Corps. The UH-1Y Venom is known for its versatility and combat capabilities, similar to the Valkyrie's role in GTA V.
Notable Uses
- Used prominently in the mission 'The Humane Labs Raid' as part of the heist setup.
- Frequently utilized in GTA Online for missions requiring air support.
- Appears in various missions where military-grade firepower is necessary.
- Used by players in free roam for its combat capabilities.
- Featured in several heist finales as a getaway vehicle.
Trivia
- The Valkyrie is one of the few helicopters in GTA V equipped with mounted miniguns.
- It is known for its distinctive sound, which can be heard from a distance, signaling its approach.
- The helicopter's design allows for quick deployment of ground troops, enhancing its tactical utility.
- Despite its military nature, the Valkyrie can be stored in personal hangars in GTA Online.
- The Valkyrie is a popular choice for players who enjoy cooperative gameplay due to its multi-crew setup.
Variants & Related Helicopters
The Valkyrie has a few notable variants and competitors within the game.
- Valkyrie MOD.0 — A variant with improved weaponry and armor, available in GTA Online.
- Annihilator — Another military helicopter with similar capabilities, focusing on heavy firepower.
- Buzzard Attack Chopper — A smaller, more agile helicopter with offensive capabilities.
- Savage — A heavily armed helicopter with powerful explosive weaponry.
