MissionStory
Vertical Bird
CJ steals a Hydra jet from an aircraft carrier and destroys spy boats.
- Mission no.
- 98
- Given by
- Mike Toreno
- Area
- Los Santos (return)
- Reward
- $50,000
Overview
In Vertical Bird, Toreno promises Sweet's release in exchange for stealing a Hydra jump jet from an amphibious assault ship at the Easter Basin Naval Station in San Fierro.
Toreno interrupts a recording session at the mansion and drives CJ to the coast, demanding one more job before Sweet is freed. The Hydra is the most powerful vehicle in the game, and stealing it from a heavily guarded ship is a showcase of stealth and air combat.
Walkthrough
- Pick up the silenced pistol and knife in the speedboat.
- Head for the ship and slip inside before the rear door closes; swimming helps avoid detection.
- Find the control room and switch off the SAM sites without alerting the guards.
- Steal one of the Hydras.
- Shoot down the three pursuing jets.
- Destroy the four spy ships.
- Fly to the desert airfield and land on the strip.
Tips
- Use silent kills; the guards raise the alarm quickly.
- Use the Hydra's lock-on missiles against the pursuers.
Rewards and unlocks
CJ earns $50,000 and respect, a Hydra spawns at Verdant Meadows and weapons appear at Mike Toreno's ranch.
Other rewards
$50,000 Respect Hydra at Verdant Meadows Weapons at Mike Toreno's Ranch
Unlocks
Hydra, Flamethrower, Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher, Minigun, RPG (Rocket Launcher)
Objectives
- There's a silenced pistol and a knife in the speedboat.
- Head for the ship.
- Get inside the ship before the rear door closes. Swimming will help avoid detection by the guards.
- Find the control room to swtich off the SAM sites.
- Steal one of the military jets.
- Try not to alert the guards.
- There are military jets on your tail. Take them out!
- Enemy jet destroyed. 2 still active.
- Enemy jet destroyed. 1 still active.
- All enemy jets destroyed. Now destroy the spy ships.
- Spy ship destroyed. 3 ships remain.
- Spy ship destroyed. 2 ships remain.
- Spy ship destroyed. 1 ship remains.
- Take the jet to the desert airfield and land anywhere on the landing strip.
- Guide the plane into the Hangar.
- The Hydra will now always be available in this hangar.
Mission giver 1
Characters 5
Vehicles 6
Weapons 2
Gangs 1
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Vertical Bird: questions and answers
Who gives the mission Vertical Bird in San Andreas?
Vertical Bird is given by Mike Toreno.
What is the reward for Vertical Bird in San Andreas?
Vertical Bird pays $50,000.