The Best & Fastest Military Vehicles in GTA Online & GTA 5 (2024): Ranked by Class


GTA 5 & GTA Online - Best & Fastest Military Vehicles

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 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 2024? Which GTA 5 Military vehicles are the fastest? This ranking is updated to November 2024, 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 standard Races.

GTA 5 & GTA Online: Best Military Vehicles List - Ranked by Lap Times

1. HVY Barrage

Lap Time: 1:16.068

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Barrage

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 Bonus Reward, 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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Scarab (Arena)

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Anti-Aircraft Trailer

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Crusader

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Terrorbyte

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - APC Tank

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Mobile Operations Center (Trailer)

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Barracks Semi

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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Thruster (Jetpack)

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 $2,500,000, 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

GTA 5 Best Military Vehicles - Barracks

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 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 $1,500,000, 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.


 

The complete list of Grand Theft Auto V Vehicles features a huge amount of over 600 vehicles, added through eight years worth of GTA Online DLC Updates.

To browse through all the vehicles included in GTA 5 & GTA Online, with custom filters and the ability to sort by any statistics and specifications, see the complete GTA 5 & GTA Online Vehicles Database.

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