Skylift

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Skylift

A HVY helicopter that appears in The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Top speed (game estimate)
~160 km/h · 99 mph
Manufacturer
HVY
Seats
2

Overview

The Skylift is a helicopter in The Ballad of Gay Tony, an episode of Grand Theft Auto IV. It is built by HVY. It is a heavy-lift helicopter with a magnet.

Design

The large body and magnet reflect a heavy-lift chopper. It has room for 2 occupants.

Performance

It is slow but can lift vehicles.

Where to find

It appears in specific missions.

Tips

  • Use the magnet to lift vehicles.
  • Fly slowly when carrying cargo.
  • Liberty City's tall skyscrapers make low flying risky, so climb above the rooftops before crossing Algonquin.

Notes

The Skylift is meant to be unobtainable and only shows up in two missions of The Ballad of Gay Tony. It can still be acquired by spawning a Buzzard with cheats, shooting the Skylift down, taking it and storing it at a safehouse.

Characters 1

Appears in missions 2

  1. 9Caught With Your Pants DownStory
  2. 10For the Man Who Has EverythingStory

Skylift: questions and answers

What is Skylift based on?

Skylift is based on the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane/Aircrane.