

The HVY Skylift is a Helicopter featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.
This vehicle also appears in Grand Theft Auto IV.
How to get the Skylift in GTA 5 Story Mode:
The Skylift cannot be acquired as it's a mission-only vehicle, only appearing as part of a GTA V story mission.
It's a large heavy-lift helicopter that only appears during the mission "Sidetracked".
How to get the Skylift in GTA Online:
The Skylift cannot be acquired in GTA Online, and it cannot be stored as a personal vehicle.
HVY Skylift in Real Life:
The design of the HVY Skylift is based on a real life Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane.
HVY Skylift Top Speed:
The actual top speed of the Skylift in GTA V is 115.00 mph (185.07 km/h), as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.
Skylift: GTA V Vehicle Info
- Vehicle Class Helicopters
- Manufacturer
HVY
- Acquisition Cannot be acquired
- Storage Location Cannot be stored
- Delivery Method Cannot be requested
- Modifications Cannot be modified
- Sell Cannot be sold
- Race Availability Transform Races Only
- Top Speed (Game Files) 99.42 mph (160.00 km/h)
- Based on (Real Life) Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane
- Seats 2
- Mass / Weight 10,000 KG
Skylift: Actual Performance
- Top Speed 115.00 mph (185.07 km/h)
- Lap Time 1:09.736
- Bulletproof No
- Explosive Resistance
Amount of explosives required to destroy the Skylift, with 100% armor, and occupied by a player:
Explosive Weapon Amount Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 1 RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon 1 Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) 2 Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) 1 Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak 1
Skylift: GTA V Statistics
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Speed76.75
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Acceleration85.71
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Handling72.12
- Overall 78.19
Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.
Skylift: GTA V Appearances
- Game Edition
GTA Online,
GTA V Story Mode, Mission Only
- DLC / Title Update 1.01 Game Launch
- Release Date September 17, 2013
- Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Skylift Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V
Where to find the Skylift in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode and Mission Only:- GTA V Mission: "Sidetracked"
- Bank Bailout Base Jump
- GTA Online's Air Freight Cargo Sell mission,
- GTA Online's "One Armed Bandit" Casino Work mission
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Notable Owners:
Lester Crest
- Appearances in Story Missions:
- Appearances in GTA Online:
- Model ID skylift
Skylift: GTA V Screenshots