The Best & Fastest Military Vehicles in GTA Online & GTA 5 (2023): Ranked by Class
On this page you find the full list of the best Military Vehicles in GTA Online and GTA 5, ranked by their Overall Performance when raced around a lap.
The performance of all the vehicles in the Military class has been accurately tested by Broughy1322, a famous car tester and skilled driver who raced each vehicle around the same circuit and recorded their best lap times. For all the details, read his full explanation of how the Lap Times are tested.
Originally this page ranked the best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 by the average of their statistics shown in-game (Speed, Acceleration, Braking, Handling) but unfortunately, the in-game stats bars have proven to be inaccurate, so we changed the ranking to use these more reliable and tested lap times.
So, what are the best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 Online in 2023? Which GTA 5 Military vehicles are the fastest? This ranking is updated to March 2023, featuring all the top performing Military Vehicles for PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC, along with their Purchase Price and Top Speed.
Clicking on each vehicle brings you to their detailed information, to see all their specifications, features, and to find out everything there is to know about their performance. We also added a note for the vehicles that cannot be used in races.
GTA 5 & GTA Online: Best Military Vehicles List - Ranked by Lap Times
1. HVY Barrage
Lap Time: 1:16.068
The Barrage is the best vehicle in the Military Vehicles class in GTA 5 & GTA Online by overall performance.
The tested top speed of the Barrage is 108.75 mph (175.02 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 14 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Barrage can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $2,121,350, and it can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle.
The design of the HVY Barrage is based on a real life HDT Storm SRTV (Search & Rescue Tactical Vehicle), HDT Sword ITV (Internally Transportable Vehicle), V-22 Osprey.
2. HVY Scarab (Arena)
Lap Time: 1:24.439
The second place for the best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & GTA Online goes to the Scarab (Arena).
The tested top speed of the Scarab (Arena) is 74.30 mph (119.57 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle, and it comes with a Rocket Boost. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 8 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Scarab (Arena) can be purchased in GTA Online from Arena War for a price of $3,076,290, and it can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle.
The design of the HVY Scarab (Arena) is based on a real life Howe & Howe Ripsaw EV2.
3. Vom Feuer Anti-Aircraft Trailer
Lap Time: 1:25.103
The Anti-Aircraft Trailer is ranked #3 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Anti-Aircraft Trailer is 88.25 mph (142.02 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle.
The Anti-Aircraft Trailer can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,862,000, and it can be stored in the Bunker.
The design of the Vom Feuer Anti-Aircraft Trailer is based on a real life M17/M51 Trailer Mount.
4. Canis Crusader
Lap Time: 1:26.453
The Crusader is ranked #4 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Crusader is 91.25 mph (146.85 km/h). .
The Crusader can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $225,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Canis Crusader is based on a real life Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited.
5. Benefactor Terrorbyte
Lap Time: 1:28.302
The Terrorbyte is ranked #5 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
It's a large, movable Command Center that comes with heavy weaponry and optional add-ons such as Gun Turrets, Vehicle Workshop and Weapon Workshop, and gives access to dedicated missions.
The tested top speed of the Terrorbyte is 87.25 mph (140.41 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 34 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Terrorbyte can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,375,000, and it can be stored in the Nightclub Warehouse.
The design of the Benefactor Terrorbyte is based on a real life Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6x6 Expedition Vehicle.
6. HVY APC Tank
Lap Time: 1:30.325
The APC Tank is ranked #6 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the APC Tank is 63.00 mph (101.39 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 8 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The APC Tank can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $3,092,250, and it can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle.
The design of the HVY APC Tank is based on a real life Soviet BRDM-2, BTR-80; Cadillac Gage Commando.
7. Mobile Operations Center (Trailer)
Lap Time: 1:32.602
The Mobile Operations Center (Trailer) is ranked #7 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
It's a large, movable Command Center that comes with heavy weaponry and optional add-ons such as Gun Turrets, Vehicle Workshop and Weapon Workshop, and gives access to dedicated missions.
The tested top speed of the Mobile Operations Center (Trailer) is 88.50 mph (142.43 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 20 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Mobile Operations Center (Trailer) can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,225,000, and it can be stored in the Bunker.
The design of the Mobile Operations Center (Trailer) is based on a real life F.L.A.G. Mobile Unit.
8. HVY Barracks Semi
Lap Time: 1:39.068
The Barracks Semi is ranked #8 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Barracks Semi is 82.50 mph (132.77 km/h). .
The Barracks Semi can only be obtained in GTA Online as a Bonus Reward, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the HVY Barracks Semi is based on a real life Daimler military chassis.
9. Mammoth Thruster Jetpack
Lap Time: 1:42.318
The Thruster Jetpack is ranked #9 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Thruster Jetpack is 126.00 mph (202.78 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle, and it has the special ability to fly.
The Thruster Jetpack can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $3,657,500, and it can be stored in the Facility Property.
The design of the Mammoth Thruster Jetpack is based on a real life Martin Jetpack P12.
10. HVY Barracks
Lap Time: 1:44.607
The Barracks is ranked #10 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Barracks is 82.50 mph (132.77 km/h). .
The Barracks can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $450,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the HVY Barracks is based on a real life Daimler military chassis.
11. Vetir
Lap Time: 1:52.358
The Vetir is ranked #11 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Vetir is 62.00 mph (99.78 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist update.
The Vetir can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,630,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Vetir is based on a real life Saviem SM8/Renault TRM-4000.
12. Bravado Half-track
Lap Time: 1:52.648
The Half-track is ranked #12 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Half-track is 58.25 mph (93.74 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 27 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Half-track can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $2,254,350, and it can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle.
The design of the Bravado Half-track is based on a real life Dunloader, M3 Half-track.
13. HVY Chernobog
Lap Time: 1:54.204
The Chernobog is ranked #13 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Chernobog is 70.25 mph (113.06 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle.
The Chernobog can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $3,311,700, and it can be stored in the Facility Property.
The design of the HVY Chernobog is based on a real life MAZ-543M, BM-30 Smerch.
14. TM-02 Khanjali Tank
Lap Time: 2:21.042
The TM-02 Khanjali Tank is ranked #14 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the TM-02 Khanjali Tank is 42.00 mph (67.59 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 8 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The TM-02 Khanjali Tank can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $3,850,350, and it can be stored in the Facility Property.
The design of the TM-02 Khanjali Tank is based on a real life PL-01 Tank.
15. Rhino Tank
Lap Time: 2:26.212
The Rhino Tank is ranked #15 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Rhino Tank is 40.50 mph (65.18 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 4 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Rhino Tank can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,500,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Rhino Tank is based on a real life Leopard 2A4, M1 Abrams.
16. Invade and Persuade RC Tank
Lap Time: 3:42.356
The Invade and Persuade RC Tank is ranked #16 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Invade and Persuade RC Tank is 26.75 mph (43.05 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 5 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Invade and Persuade RC Tank can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $2,275,000
17. RUNE Kosatka (Submarine HQ)
Lap Time: 4:07.805
The Kosatka (Submarine HQ) is ranked #17 in the list of best Military Vehicles in GTA 5 & Online.
It's a large, movable Command Center that comes with heavy weaponry and optional add-ons such as Gun Turrets, Vehicle Workshop and Weapon Workshop, and gives access to dedicated missions.
The tested top speed of the Kosatka (Submarine HQ) is 41.50 mph (66.79 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle, and it comes with Stealth Mode, which allows you to go off-radar, so other players won't know your location. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 12 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Kosatka (Submarine HQ) can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $2,200,000
The design of the RUNE Kosatka (Submarine HQ) is based on a real life Russian Project 667BDR Delta III-class submarine and Chinese Type 094 submarines.
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