The briefing
LF-22 Starling belongs to the Planes class. Its design reference is Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet.
Availability: GTA Online. Listed platforms: PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One. The reference associates this model with 1.41 Smuggler's Run.
Acquisition, storage and upgrades
Source-listed acquisition: Warstock Cache & Carry.
GTA Online Price: $3,657,500. Trade Price: $2,750,000 (Discounted)*. Discounted Trade Price (SecuroServ): $2,750,000.
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 187.75 mph (302.15 km/h); the circuit lap is 0:44.468. 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 LF-22 Starling is unlocked after the player has completed 15 Air Freight Cargo Missions.
Available Modifications: Armor, Countermeasures, Bombs, Handling, Livery, Respray, Weapons, Thrust
Explosive Resistance: Explosive Weapon | Amount; Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 3; 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
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 | 1 |
| Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2 |
| 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 |
| Countermeasures | |
| None | $700 |
| Chaff (10) | $70,000 |
| Flare (20) | $110,000 |
| Smoke | $68,500 |
| Bombs | |
| None | $700 |
| Explosive | $75,000 |
| Incendiary | $85,000 |
| Gas | $95,000 |
| Cluster | $120,000 |
| Handling | |
| Stock Handling | $1,000 |
| Smooth Handling | $20,000 |
| Sport Handling | $27,000 |
| Race Handling | $35,000 |
| Livery | |
| None | $11,400 |
| Winter Spray | $18,240 |
| Stars 'n Stripes | $19,380 |
| Dazzler | $20,520 |
| Falcon I | $21,660 |
| Falcon II | $22,800 |
| Air Force Display | $23,370 |
| Redwood Racer | $23,939 |
| Sprunk Xtreme | $24,510 |
| Stargazer | $25,080 |
| Mr. Unicorn | $25,650 |
| Respray | |
| See the full list of the available Respray options » | |
| Weapons | |
| Stock Weapon | $700 |
| Homing Missiles | $195,000 |
| Thrust | |
| None | $700 |
| Rocket Boost Upgrade? | $200,000 |
Sources & further reading
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