The briefing
Akula belongs to the Helicopters class. Its design reference is Boeing–Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanch, Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark".
Availability: GTA Online. Listed platforms: PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One. The reference associates this model with 1.42 The Doomsday Heist.
Acquisition, storage and upgrades
Source-listed acquisition: Warstock Cache & Carry.
GTA Online Price: $4,500,000. Trade Price: $3,375,000 (Discounted)*. Discounted Trade Price (SecuroServ): $3,375,000.
Storage category: Hangar (Personal Aircraft). Delivery service: Interaction Menu - Aircraft.
Customization access: Hangar Aircraft Workshop.
Measured performance
The published fully upgraded top-speed result is 157.25 mph (253.07 km/h); the circuit lap is 0:54.368. These results are attributed to Broughy1322 via the linked reference. In-game rating bars and game-file speed are different measurements.
Model-specific reference facts
Notes: *The discounted SecuroServ Trade Price for the Akula is unlocked after the player has completed the related Doomsday Heist Mission (requires a Facility Property). NB: The price of the Akula was originally $3,704,050, but it was changed on April 27, 2023.
Available Modifications: Armor, Engine, Bombs, Handling, Livery, Respray, Primary Weapons, Secondary Weapons
Explosive Resistance: Explosive Weapon | Amount; Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 3; RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 3; Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 7; Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1; Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1
Bulletproof: Bulletproof from the rear (rear has no windows)
Version and price context
Purchase prices are the source’s standard listed amounts; weekly discounts, rotating dealership stock and individual unlocks can change the price or availability shown in the game. Use the edition, platform and acquisition fields together before planning a purchase.
Explosive Resistance
| Explosive Weapon | Amount |
|---|---|
| Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 3 |
| RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 3 |
| Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 7 |
| Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1 |
| Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1 |
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online
| Modification | GTA Online Price |
|---|---|
| Armor | |
| No Armor | $1,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 |
| Engine | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 |
| Bombs | |
| None | $700 |
| Explosive | $150,000 |
| Incendiary | $195,000 |
| Gas | $260,000 |
| Cluster | $335,000 |
| Handling | |
| Stock Handling | $1,000 |
| Smooth Handling | $20,000 |
| Sport Handling | $27,000 |
| Race Handling | $35,000 |
| Livery | |
| None | $11,400 |
| Basic Camo | $18,240 |
| Zancudo Camo | $19,380 |
| Sprayed Camo | $20,520 |
| 3 Color Outline | $21,660 |
| 90s Sandbox | $22,800 |
| Modern 5 Color | $23,370 |
| Arid Theater | $23,939 |
| Winter Camo | $24,510 |
| Urban Warrior | $25,080 |
| Nature Reserve | $25,650 |
| Naval Battle | $26,220 |
| Urban Geometric | $26,789 |
| Coyote Geometric | $27,360 |
| Large Geometric | $27,930 |
| Naval Geometric | $28,500 |
| Desert Fractal | $29,070 |
| Urban Fractal | $29,639 |
| Large Digital | $30,210 |
| Medium Digital | $30,780 |
| Small Digital | $31,350 |
| Skulls | ? |
| Knuckleduster | ? |
| Conveyor | ? |
| Stars | ? |
| Tartan | Reward |
| Galaxy | Reward |
| Trees Camo | Reward |
| Candy Cane | Reward |
| It's a Wrap | Reward |
| Deck the Halls | Reward |
| Pink & Green Camo | ? |
| Yellow & Blue Camo | ? |
| Orange Shade Camo | ? |
| Blue & Green Camo | ? |
| Hunting Camo | Reward |
| Blue Tartan | ? |
| Santo Capra Coins | ? |
| Sessanta Nove Monogram | ? |
| Sessanta Nove Multi-color | ? |
| Dolla Dolla | Reward |
| Respray | |
| See the full list of the available Respray options » | |
| Primary Weapons | |
| .50 Cal Minigun Turret | $700 |
| Dual .50 Cal Minigun Turret | $300,000 |
| Secondary Weapons | |
| No Secondary Weapons | $700 |
| Mounted Missile Barrage | $300,000 |
| Mounted Homing Missiles | $325,000 |
Sources & further reading
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