VehiclePlanes
Hydra
The Hydra is a plane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (model hydra, ID 520).
- Top speed (game estimate)
- ~200 km/h · 124 mph
- Seats
- 1
Overview
The Hydra is an aircraft in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is a VTOL fighter jet armed with missiles and flares.
Design
The angular body and vectored engines are modelled on a vertical take-off jet. It has room for a single occupant.
Performance
It can hover like a helicopter or fly at high speed, and its missiles lock onto aircraft and vehicles. Its handling data lists a mass of 9,000 kg.
Where to find
It is first obtained in the mission Vertical Bird, where CJ steals one from the aircraft carrier at Easter Basin.
Tips
- Use the flares to throw off heat-seeking missiles.
- Switch to hover mode for precise attacks.
How to get
Reward for 100% completion on the roof of Sweet's house; also on the aircraft carrier at Easter Basin Naval Station after Vertical Bird
Spawn locations
- Aircraft carrier at Easter Basin Naval Station (after "Vertical Bird")
- Hangar farthest from the abandoned ATC tower, Verdant Meadows (after Vertical Bird)
- Sweet's house, Ganton (after 100% completion)
- Area 69, by a tank garage
How to get
Reward for 100% completion on the roof of Sweet's house; also on the aircraft carrier at Easter Basin Naval Station after Vertical Bird
Missions 1
Appears in missions 1
Gangs 1
On the map
Hydra: questions and answers
How do you get Hydra in San Andreas?
Reward for 100% completion on the roof of Sweet's house; also on the aircraft carrier at Easter Basin Naval Station after Vertical Bird
What is Hydra based on?
Hydra is based on the British Aerospace Harrier II; F-16 Fighting Falcon.