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| name = Annihilator
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|name = Annihilator
| front_image = Annihilator-GTAV-LSIA.jpg
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|front_image = GTA V Annihilator front.jpg
| image_size = 300
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| caption = An Annihilator in [[Grand Theft Auto Online|GTA Online]].
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|caption = An '''Annihilator''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
| manufacturer = [[Western Company]]
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|manufacturer = [[Western Company]]
| price = $1,825,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><br><small>([[Elitás Travel|Elitastravel.com]])</small>
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|price = $1,825,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><br><small>([[Elitás Travel|Elitastravel.com]])</small>
| vehicle_class = Helicopters
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|vehicle_class = Helicopters
| vehicle_type = Law Enforcement vehicle
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|vehicle_type = Law Enforcement vehicle
| body_style = Armed utility helicopter
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|body_style = Light Attack/Transport Helicopter
| capacity = 4 <small> (Pilot and three passengers, GTA IV)</small><br>6 <small> (Pilot and five passengers, GTA Online) </small>
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|capacity = 4 <small> (Pilot and three passengers, GTA IV)</small><br>6 <small> (Pilot and five passengers, GTA Online) </small>
| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]<br>[[The Lost and Damned]]<br>[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
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|appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]<br>[[The Lost and Damned]]<br>[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''|related = [[Buzzard]]<br>[[Hunter]]<br>[[Savage]]
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|rear_image = GTA V Annihilator rear.jpg}}
|related = [[Buzzard]]<br>[[Hunter]]<br>[[Savage]]}}
 
 
{{quote|This classic four-bladed, twin-engine combat chopper has not only seen active duty in the Middle East, it's starred in 3 movies about the Middle East since it returned! The Annihilator is renowned for its stealth capabilities... as much as a huge black helicopter with 4 machine guns can ever be considered stealthy.|[[ElitasTravel.com]] description.}}
 
{{quote|This classic four-bladed, twin-engine combat chopper has not only seen active duty in the Middle East, it's starred in 3 movies about the Middle East since it returned! The Annihilator is renowned for its stealth capabilities... as much as a huge black helicopter with 4 machine guns can ever be considered stealthy.|[[ElitasTravel.com]] description.}}
The [[Western Company]] '''Annihilator''' is an armed utility [[Helicopter|helicopter]] that appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|''Grand Theft Auto IV'']] (and its [[Episodes from Liberty City|episodes]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto Online|''Grand Theft Auto Online'']]''.''
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The [[Western Company]] '''Annihilator''' is an armed utility [[Helicopters|helicopter]] that appeared in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' (and its [[Episodes from Liberty City|episodes]]) and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
 
The Annihilator's design and real-life counterpart is comparable to that of the [[Raindance]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. It fills the attack helicopter role previously taken by the [[3D Universe]] [[Hunter]]. The Annihilator is upgraded in [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], where it moves more quickly and fires explosive rounds instead of the regular ones seen in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
 
   
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
In all its appearances, the Annihilator is based on the [[wp:Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|Sikorsky MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator]]. It features a black body with a yellow stripe along with decals (that change between ''GTA IV'' and ''GTA O'') and is operated by the [[National Office of Security Enforcement]] and the [[Military]]. The helicopter comes with [[Vehicle Mounted Weapons|a set of 4 miniguns]] mounted on both stub wings (2 in each one) that can be operated by the pilot.
   
 
The Annihilator's design is also comparable to that of the [[Raindance]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', which is based on a variant of the real-life counterpart. It fills the attack helicopter role previously taken by the [[3D Universe]] [[Hunter]]. The Annihilator is upgraded in [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], where it moves more quickly and fires explosive rounds instead of the regular ones seen in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
=== Design ===
 
In all its appearances, the Annihilator is based on the [[wp:Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|Sikorsky MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator]]. It features a black body with a yellow stripe along with decals (that change between GTA IV and GTA V). The helicopter also comes with a set of miniguns mounted on both sides that can be fired by the pilot.
 
=== GTA IV ===
 
Operated by the [[NOOSE|LC Patriotism And Immigration Authority]], or NOOSE, the Annihilator the only armed Law Enforcement Vehicle in ''GTA IV''. It is occasionally seen patrolling the skies above Liberty City in single player mode, often over the [[East Borough Bridge]] and [[Hickey Bridge]]. Its livery is modeled after the US Custom And Border Protection's Office Of CBP Air and Marine Colors.
 
   
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Also, its livery is modeled after the US Custom And Border Protection's Office Of CBP Air and Marine Colors.
[[Image:Annihilator-GTA4-front.jpg|left|thumb|300px|A [[NOOSE]]-controlled Annihilator scouting for the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted]] player in GTA IV.]]The helicopter moves quicker than any other vehicle in GTA IV, but is more difficult to slow down as a result. An effective way to slow down is to stop accelerating, pull back, and accelerate once again with the L-Stick still held back, as opposed to simply reversing.
 
   
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=== GTA IV and EFLC===
The Annihilator is armed with four side-mounted [[Minigun|miniguns]], which are difficult to aim and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are very devastating to people and vehicles alike, and are supplied with an infinite amount of ammunition, although they overheat after 100 rounds are fired, so the player would have to wait for two seconds or so before they can resume firing. Players can also use the spinning rotors as weapons as they will slice people who get caught in them and make the vehicles fly, along with chopping off parts of other helicopters, such as the tail. AI-Controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on two NOOSE Tactical Response Unit Officers seated on the two rounds to fire on the player with M4A1s.
 
 
Operated by the [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] (''labeled as LC Patriotism And Immigration Authority'') the Annihilator is the only armed Law Enforcement Vehicle in the game. It is occasionally seen patrolling the skies above Liberty City in single player mode, often over the [[East Borough Bridge]] and [[Hickey Bridge]].
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Passengers can fire a rifle whether they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper, or in the co-pilot's seat. However, this is very difficult, as the helicopter's speed and lack of steadiness will not aid in the accuracy of the weapon. Also, when a pistol or submachine gun is fired from the Annihilator, it will usually not have the range to hit the target.
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=== GTA Online ===
 
Visually, the Annihilator remains mostly the same as its GTA IV predecessor. It has gained some visual updates, like a red light that illuminates the passenger bay and a more detailed metal fuselage texture. There is also, like most helicopters, a nightvision camera that allows a co-pilot to look through.
   
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==Performance==
[[File:Minigun-GTA4.jpg|thumb|206px|The miniguns on the Annihilator. ]]A passenger in an Annihilator (or any other helicopter) can fire a rifle whether they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper, or in the co-pilot's seat. However, this is very difficult, as the helicopter's speed and lack of steadiness will not aid in the accuracy of the weapon. Also, when a pistol or submachine gun is fired from the Annihilator's, it will usually not have the range to hit the target.
 
 
===GTA IV===
 
The helicopter moves quicker than any other vehicle in GTA IV, but is more difficult to slow down as a result. An effective way to slow down is to stop accelerating, pull back, and accelerate once again with the L-Stick still held back, as opposed to simply reversing.
   
 
As said above, the Annihilator is armed with four side-mounted [[Minigun|miniguns]], which are difficult to aim and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are very devastating to people and vehicles alike, and are supplied with an infinite amount of ammunition, although they overheat after 100 rounds are fired, so the player would have to wait for two seconds or so before they can resume firing. Players can also use the spinning rotors as weapons as they will slice people who get caught in them and make the vehicles fly, along with chopping off parts of other helicopters, such as the tail. AI-Controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on two NOOSE Tactical Response Unit Officers seated on the two rounds to fire on the player with M4A1s.
The only weapons that can truly duke it out with the Annihilator are [[Rocket Launcher|RPGs]], [[Assault Rifle|assault rifles]], or other Annihilators. The RPG can completely destroy the Annihilator, or blast its tail off, forcing it to spin out of control. Annihilators facing other Annihilator's can do the same, or they can shoot off the rotor, also causing a crash. Rifle users have the range and stopping power to potentially kill pilots and/or passengers. Patient snipers may also be able to pluck a pilot out of the sky with a headshot.
 
   
 
The Annihilator, however, is very vulnerable to weapons fire, particularly [[Rocket Launcher|RPGs]], [[Assault Rifle|assault rifles]] or other Annihilators, especially on the upper side, where a single magazine from a [[Carbine Rifle|carbine rifle]] can damage the vehicle enough to burn and, then, explode. The RPG can completely destroy the Annihilator, or blast its tail off, forcing it to spin out of control. Annihilators facing other Annihilator's can do the same, or they can shoot off the rotor, also causing a crash. Rifle users have the range and stopping power to potentially kill pilots and/or passengers. Patient snipers may also be able to pluck a pilot out of the sky with a headshot.
Entering the Annihilator in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]] automatically grants the player a RPG with 8 rounds.
 
   
 
===Episodes from Liberty City===
 
===Episodes from Liberty City===
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=== Grand Theft Auto Online ===
 
=== Grand Theft Auto Online ===
Visually, the Annihilator remains mostly the same as its GTA IV predecessor. It has gained some visual updates, like a red light that illuminates the passenger bay and a more detailed metal fuselage texture. There is also, like most helicopters, a nightvision camera that allows a co-pilot to look through.
 
 
 
On the other hand, in terms of performance, it now differs a lot from its predecessor; the miniguns fire at a much faster rate and, thanks to now having a crosshair (like other armed aircraft in GTA V), it becomes much easier to aim and hit targets with them, but its still relatively ineffective at longer ranges. They are, like in IV, normal minigun rounds, instead of the explosive ones featured in the episodes, yet that doesn't make them any less deadly against enemies, whether on foot or in vehicles. Another advantage is the fact that it can now carry 2 more players, therefore being able to easily transport a team of 6 around the map. On the other hand, the Annihilator is now much slower, and feels even heavier to handle, being comparable to the [[Cargobob]]. This makes it hard to compete against the [[Buzzard]] or [[Savage]], and makes it particularly vulnerable to the [[Homing Launcher]], but the Annihilator remain a useful transport for crews.
 
On the other hand, in terms of performance, it now differs a lot from its predecessor; the miniguns fire at a much faster rate and, thanks to now having a crosshair (like other armed aircraft in GTA V), it becomes much easier to aim and hit targets with them, but its still relatively ineffective at longer ranges. They are, like in IV, normal minigun rounds, instead of the explosive ones featured in the episodes, yet that doesn't make them any less deadly against enemies, whether on foot or in vehicles. Another advantage is the fact that it can now carry 2 more players, therefore being able to easily transport a team of 6 around the map. On the other hand, the Annihilator is now much slower, and feels even heavier to handle, being comparable to the [[Cargobob]]. This makes it hard to compete against the [[Buzzard]] or [[Savage]], and makes it particularly vulnerable to the [[Homing Launcher]], but the Annihilator remain a useful transport for crews.
   
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* One on the helipad atop the [[Lower Easton Police Station]] in [[Lower Easton]], Algonquin.
 
* One on the helipad atop the [[Lower Easton Police Station]] in [[Lower Easton]], Algonquin.
 
* One in [[Purgatory]] near the [[Golden Pier]]. Taking this will attract no Wanted Rating, since no one is guarding it. It can also be found in multiplayer.
 
* One in [[Purgatory]] near the [[Golden Pier]]. Taking this will attract no Wanted Rating, since no one is guarding it. It can also be found in multiplayer.
* One in [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]] in singleplayer. Taking this will attract a 4 star wanted level, as the Annihilator is in the FIA runway area, it is also worth mentioning that GTA IV is scripted so you can't escape a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]] of 3+ stars while flying a helicopter.
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* One in [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]] in singleplayer. Taking this will attract a 4 star wanted level, as the Annihilator is in the FIA runway area. It is also worth mentioning that GTA IV is scripted so you can't escape a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]] of 3+ stars while flying a helicopter.
 
* An Annihilator spawns on top of the [[MeTV Building|MeTV building]] in [[Star Junction]], Algonquin in place of a [[Maverick]] after the player shoots all 200 [[Pigeons|pigeons]].
 
* An Annihilator spawns on top of the [[MeTV Building|MeTV building]] in [[Star Junction]], Algonquin in place of a [[Maverick]] after the player shoots all 200 [[Pigeons|pigeons]].
 
* Spawn by dialing [[Cheats in GTA IV|359-555-0100]] using the [[phone]]. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievements]], doesn't disable trophies in the PlayStation 3 version.
 
* Spawn by dialing [[Cheats in GTA IV|359-555-0100]] using the [[phone]]. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievements]], doesn't disable trophies in the PlayStation 3 version.
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;Grand Theft Auto Online
 
;Grand Theft Auto Online
 
* [[On Maneuvers]]
 
* [[On Maneuvers]]
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==Gallery==
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===GTA IV/EFLC===
 
<gallery widths="191" spacing="medium">
 
Annihilator-GTA4-beta-front.jpg|Early pre-release render of the Annihilator in GTA IV, with an all-black body and a different weapon configuration.
 
gta4annihilatorhelicopter.jpg|Pre-release GTA IV screenshot of a similarly colored Annihilator airborne.
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Annihilator-GTA4-front.jpg|A [[NOOSE]]-controlled Annihilator scouting for the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted]] player in GTA IV.
 
A1.jpg|Annihilator firing.
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Minigun-GTA4.jpg|The miniguns on the Annihilator.
 
A3.png|A group of Annihilators firing during [[For the Man Who Has Everything]].
 
</gallery>
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===GTA Online===
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<gallery widths="191" spacing="medium">
 
GTA V Annihilator.png|The Annihilator on the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].
 
Annihilator_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]].
 
GTA Annihilator Legion Square.png|Annihilator flying over [[Legion Square]] in GTA Online.
 
GTA V Annihilator Lens.png|The Annihilator's bugged lens.
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Annihaltor decals.png|Detail.
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</gallery>
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
=== General ===
 
=== General ===
*The Annihilator's minigun barrels don't actually rotate, as opposed to in real life, however in the enhanced version of GTA V they do rotate when fired.
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*The Annihilator's minigun barrels don't actually rotate, as opposed to in real life; however, in the enhanced version of GTA V, they do rotate when fired.
 
*Although the Annihilator has four M134 7.62 NATO miniguns, each has an unrealistically low rate of fire (ROF) of 200 rounds per minute (RPM). The ROF of all four guns is 800 RPM (13 rounds per second), comparable that of an SMG; in real life, each of these should fire at least 4000 RPM, with the helicopter's total ROF being 16000 RPM (266 rds/second) to 24000 RPM (400 rds/second) with all miniguns firing. However, when heard from a third-person view, it sounds as if the miniguns are firing much faster than during normal circumstances. The rate of fire has been increased in GTA Online.
 
*Although the Annihilator has four M134 7.62 NATO miniguns, each has an unrealistically low rate of fire (ROF) of 200 rounds per minute (RPM). The ROF of all four guns is 800 RPM (13 rounds per second), comparable that of an SMG; in real life, each of these should fire at least 4000 RPM, with the helicopter's total ROF being 16000 RPM (266 rds/second) to 24000 RPM (400 rds/second) with all miniguns firing. However, when heard from a third-person view, it sounds as if the miniguns are firing much faster than during normal circumstances. The rate of fire has been increased in GTA Online.
   
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*Although the Annihilator has been updated on the PC version of GTA IV, the Annihilator has arguably faster miniguns and also has very high amount of damage output. The miniguns seen on the PC Annihilator do not exist on the console versions, therefore for making it harder to kill other players or inflict damage. Although the [[Buzzard]]'s miniguns shoot at the same speed, they do not have the same amount of damage output when compared to the Annihilator on the PC version.
 
*Although the Annihilator has been updated on the PC version of GTA IV, the Annihilator has arguably faster miniguns and also has very high amount of damage output. The miniguns seen on the PC Annihilator do not exist on the console versions, therefore for making it harder to kill other players or inflict damage. Although the [[Buzzard]]'s miniguns shoot at the same speed, they do not have the same amount of damage output when compared to the Annihilator on the PC version.
 
*If you are fortunate enough to find an Annihilator that has crashed and landed, (blown up or not) running into the helicopter will give you an instant 1 star wanted level because it is considered a vehicle of the [[LCPD]].
 
*If you are fortunate enough to find an Annihilator that has crashed and landed, (blown up or not) running into the helicopter will give you an instant 1 star wanted level because it is considered a vehicle of the [[LCPD]].
*The Annihilator in the final mission ([[A Revenger's Tragedy]] or [[Out of Commission]]) of GTA IV has unique properties: it has one back door closed and the helicopter has a unique warning sound.
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*The Annihilator in the final mission ([[A Revenger's Tragedy]] or [[Out of Commission]]) of GTA IV has unique properties: it has one back door closed and the helicopter has a unique warning sound. One can notice that the closed door has a slighty different texture and, if the player tries to save it at a parking space of a [[Safehouses in GTA IV|safehouse]], the door disappears.[[File:GTA IV Annihilator Slide-door closed variant.png|thumb|242x242px|The Annihilator with slide-door closed During [[A Revenger's Tragedy]]/[[:Out_of_Commission|Out Of Commission]].]]
 
*Because there can be two NPC operated Annihilators on the map at once, they will constantly crash into each other and buildings. Sometimes, if very lucky, the Annihilators will crash and kill themselves without the player doing anything.
 
*Because there can be two NPC operated Annihilators on the map at once, they will constantly crash into each other and buildings. Sometimes, if very lucky, the Annihilators will crash and kill themselves without the player doing anything.
 
*The Annihilator is the only helicopter to have its tail rotor on the right side. Considering the rotor spinning, the Annihilator in GTA IV has the issue that the main rotor spins at the same direction where the tail rotor is pushing.
 
*The Annihilator is the only helicopter to have its tail rotor on the right side. Considering the rotor spinning, the Annihilator in GTA IV has the issue that the main rotor spins at the same direction where the tail rotor is pushing.
 
*Entering the Annihilator in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]] automatically grants the player a RPG with 8 rounds.
   
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*Entering it gives the player a [[Sniper Rifle]].
 
*The Annihilator is no longer in use by the [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] but used for military training as seen in "''[[On Maneuvers]]''".
 
*The Annihilator is no longer in use by the [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] but used for military training as seen in "''[[On Maneuvers]]''".
 
*In GTA Online, the vehicle is practically a Liberty City version, only missing L.C. mark and the numbers on the doors. This can be noted at the sides, where turns asimetric when compared.
 
*In GTA Online, the vehicle is practically a Liberty City version, only missing L.C. mark and the numbers on the doors. This can be noted at the sides, where turns asimetric when compared.
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* As of patch 1.17, the machine gun's aim is reset to a larger dot. This can be changed in the settings menu, though.
 
* As of patch 1.17, the machine gun's aim is reset to a larger dot. This can be changed in the settings menu, though.
 
* Unlike other helicopters, like the [[Frogger]], the [[Maverick]], the [[Police Maverick]] and the [[Air Ambulance]], the Annihilator's camera has a missing lens, only showing a black ball. However, when viewed from afar, the same lens appears. The best way to see this is moving away from it from the side of the helicopter. Is possible that the camera reuses the [[Buzzard]]'s variation when seen afar, but the Annihilator is still reusing some aspects from the GTA IV version, including the missing lens.
 
* Unlike other helicopters, like the [[Frogger]], the [[Maverick]], the [[Police Maverick]] and the [[Air Ambulance]], the Annihilator's camera has a missing lens, only showing a black ball. However, when viewed from afar, the same lens appears. The best way to see this is moving away from it from the side of the helicopter. Is possible that the camera reuses the [[Buzzard]]'s variation when seen afar, but the Annihilator is still reusing some aspects from the GTA IV version, including the missing lens.
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery widths="191" spacing="medium">
 
Annihilator-GTA4-beta-front.jpg|Early pre-release render of the Annihilator in GTA IV, with an all-black body and a different weapon configuration.
 
gta4annihilatorhelicopter.jpg|Pre-release GTA IV screenshot of a similarly colored Annihilator airborne.
 
A1.jpg|Annihilator firing.
 
A3.png|A group of Annihilators firing during [[For the Man Who Has Everything]].
 
GTA V Annihilator.png|The Annihilator on the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].
 
Annihilator_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]].
 
GTA Annihilator Legion Square.png|Annihilator flying over [[Legion Square]] in GTA V
 
GTA V Annihilator Lens.png|The Annihilator's bugged lens
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
* [[Buzzard]], another attack helicopter in The Ballad of Gay Tony and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
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* [[Buzzard]], another attack helicopter featured in The Ballad of Gay Tony and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
* [[Hunter]], an attack helicopter from GTA Vice City to GTA Vice City Stories.
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* [[Hunter]], an attack helicopter from GTA Vice City to GTA San Andreas
* [[Savage]], another attack helicopter featured exclusively for [[Grand Theft Auto Online]].
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* [[Savage]], another attack helicopter featured exclusively for [[Grand Theft Auto Online]] as a part of the [[Heists Update]]
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* [[Valkyrie |Valkyrie]], another attack helicopter featured in [[Grand Theft Auto Online]] as a part of the [[Heists Update]]
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* [[Sea Sparrow]], another attack helicopter featured in the 3D Universe
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* [[Police Maverick]], another Law enforcement based helicopter
   
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This classic four-bladed, twin-engine combat chopper has not only seen active duty in the Middle East, it's starred in 3 movies about the Middle East since it returned! The Annihilator is renowned for its stealth capabilities... as much as a huge black helicopter with 4 machine guns can ever be considered stealthy.
ElitasTravel.com description.

The Western Company Annihilator is an armed utility helicopter that appeared in Grand Theft Auto IV (and its episodes) and Grand Theft Auto Online.

Description

In all its appearances, the Annihilator is based on the Sikorsky MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator. It features a black body with a yellow stripe along with decals (that change between GTA IV and GTA O) and is operated by the National Office of Security Enforcement and the Military. The helicopter comes with a set of 4 miniguns mounted on both stub wings (2 in each one) that can be operated by the pilot.

The Annihilator's design is also comparable to that of the Raindance in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which is based on a variant of the real-life counterpart. It fills the attack helicopter role previously taken by the 3D Universe Hunter. The Annihilator is upgraded in The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, where it moves more quickly and fires explosive rounds instead of the regular ones seen in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Also, its livery is modeled after the US Custom And Border Protection's Office Of CBP Air and Marine Colors.

GTA IV and EFLC

Operated by the NOOSE (labeled as LC Patriotism And Immigration Authority) the Annihilator is the only armed Law Enforcement Vehicle in the game. It is occasionally seen patrolling the skies above Liberty City in single player mode, often over the East Borough Bridge and Hickey Bridge.

Passengers can fire a rifle whether they are in the large passenger bay in the center of the chopper, or in the co-pilot's seat. However, this is very difficult, as the helicopter's speed and lack of steadiness will not aid in the accuracy of the weapon. Also, when a pistol or submachine gun is fired from the Annihilator, it will usually not have the range to hit the target.

GTA Online

Visually, the Annihilator remains mostly the same as its GTA IV predecessor. It has gained some visual updates, like a red light that illuminates the passenger bay and a more detailed metal fuselage texture. There is also, like most helicopters, a nightvision camera that allows a co-pilot to look through.

Performance

GTA IV

The helicopter moves quicker than any other vehicle in GTA IV, but is more difficult to slow down as a result. An effective way to slow down is to stop accelerating, pull back, and accelerate once again with the L-Stick still held back, as opposed to simply reversing.

As said above, the Annihilator is armed with four side-mounted miniguns, which are difficult to aim and require reloading after prolonged fire, but are very devastating to people and vehicles alike, and are supplied with an infinite amount of ammunition, although they overheat after 100 rounds are fired, so the player would have to wait for two seconds or so before they can resume firing. Players can also use the spinning rotors as weapons as they will slice people who get caught in them and make the vehicles fly, along with chopping off parts of other helicopters, such as the tail. AI-Controlled Annihilators never use their miniguns, instead relying on two NOOSE Tactical Response Unit Officers seated on the two rounds to fire on the player with M4A1s.

The Annihilator, however, is very vulnerable to weapons fire, particularly RPGs, assault rifles or other Annihilators, especially on the upper side, where a single magazine from a carbine rifle can damage the vehicle enough to burn and, then, explode. The RPG can completely destroy the Annihilator, or blast its tail off, forcing it to spin out of control. Annihilators facing other Annihilator's can do the same, or they can shoot off the rotor, also causing a crash. Rifle users have the range and stopping power to potentially kill pilots and/or passengers. Patient snipers may also be able to pluck a pilot out of the sky with a headshot.

Episodes from Liberty City

The Lost and Damned

In The Lost and Damned, the Annihilator is given explosive shells, and the top speed is increased, albeit not very noticeably. The minigun rounds will destroy cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even other helicopters and enemies with only a few shots. However the rounds fired from the Annihilator cannot be visible in TLAD, making accurate shots harder, but the explosive rounds make up for the inaccurancy. When the explosive rounds, speed, and damage resistance are all put together, this equates to an extremely deadly vehicle, especially when facing an experienced pilot.

The Annihilator is very difficult to acquire in single player in TLAD, possibly because Johnny lacks flight qualifications for any type of aircraft (conversely, Niko knows how to fly helicopters from his time in the military and Luis has recently received a pilot's license). It cannot be seen parked on any of the helipads in the city. As a result, it can only be acquired with cheats, or by sniping an Annihilator pilot flying low enough so that the helicopter won't explode upon crashing. The Annihilator remains available in TLAD's Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.

The Ballad Of Gay Tony

In The Ballad Of Gay Tony, the helicopter remains the same as TLAD's version, but this time it is easier to obtain during gameplay, occasionally spawning on the MeTV building or the LCPD station in Lower Easton. NOOSE may now employ the helicopter's miniguns in full effect to assault the player during the missions High Dive, Not So Fast, and For the Man Who Has Everything. However, during normal gameplay, they will not use the miniguns.

The Annihilator is also removed from Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch, just as Annihilators were removed from TLAD's freemode. The Annihilator is still fairly balanced when compared to Buzzard. The Buzzard is equipped with twin miniguns along with missiles, and is a lot more agile. However, the Annihilator is faster and can hold four people while the Buzzard only holds two, and additionally the Annihilator has more armor and its explosive ammo makes up for its lack of missiles.

Grand Theft Auto Online

On the other hand, in terms of performance, it now differs a lot from its predecessor; the miniguns fire at a much faster rate and, thanks to now having a crosshair (like other armed aircraft in GTA V), it becomes much easier to aim and hit targets with them, but its still relatively ineffective at longer ranges. They are, like in IV, normal minigun rounds, instead of the explosive ones featured in the episodes, yet that doesn't make them any less deadly against enemies, whether on foot or in vehicles. Another advantage is the fact that it can now carry 2 more players, therefore being able to easily transport a team of 6 around the map. On the other hand, the Annihilator is now much slower, and feels even heavier to handle, being comparable to the Cargobob. This makes it hard to compete against the Buzzard or Savage, and makes it particularly vulnerable to the Homing Launcher, but the Annihilator remain a useful transport for crews.

Locations

GTA IV Singleplayer

  • One on a helipad at the East Holland Police Station in Algonquin. It is watched over by LCPD officers armed with M4A1s, but stealing it will only attract the usual one star for vehicle theft, which can easily be evaded with the chopper.
  • One on the helipad atop the Lower Easton Police Station in Lower Easton, Algonquin.
  • One in Purgatory near the Golden Pier. Taking this will attract no Wanted Rating, since no one is guarding it. It can also be found in multiplayer.
  • One in Francis International Airport in singleplayer. Taking this will attract a 4 star wanted level, as the Annihilator is in the FIA runway area. It is also worth mentioning that GTA IV is scripted so you can't escape a wanted level of 3+ stars while flying a helicopter.
  • An Annihilator spawns on top of the MeTV building in Star Junction, Algonquin in place of a Maverick after the player shoots all 200 pigeons.
  • Spawn by dialing 359-555-0100 using the phone. This disables the Walk Free and One Man Army achievements, doesn't disable trophies in the PlayStation 3 version.
  • One can be seen flying over the Hickey Bridge.

GTA IV Multiplayer

GTA Online

  • Can be bought for $1,825,000 from ElitasTravel.com after reaching Rank 37.
  • Can be found on numerous helipads at Rank 37 and above.

Prominent Mission Appearances

Grand Theft Auto IV
The Lost and Damned
The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto Online

Gallery

GTA IV/EFLC

GTA Online

Trivia

General

  • The Annihilator's minigun barrels don't actually rotate, as opposed to in real life; however, in the enhanced version of GTA V, they do rotate when fired.
  • Although the Annihilator has four M134 7.62 NATO miniguns, each has an unrealistically low rate of fire (ROF) of 200 rounds per minute (RPM). The ROF of all four guns is 800 RPM (13 rounds per second), comparable that of an SMG; in real life, each of these should fire at least 4000 RPM, with the helicopter's total ROF being 16000 RPM (266 rds/second) to 24000 RPM (400 rds/second) with all miniguns firing. However, when heard from a third-person view, it sounds as if the miniguns are firing much faster than during normal circumstances. The rate of fire has been increased in GTA Online.

GTA IV

  • When entering or landing the Annihilator in crowded areas, pedestrians will flee the area to give the Annihilator ample space to land. Vehicles, however, will not flee the area. They will instead try to drive around.
  • During development, the Annihilator was painted black overall, with a NOOSE emblem. The final version includes a yellow stripe along the fuselage.
  • The Annihilator is the only helicopter in the original GTA IV that is not a variant of the Maverick.
  • The helicopter, like all other helicopters in the game, can lose its main rotor or tail broom, causing it to either hurtle towards the ground or spin continuously.
  • Along with the APC and Buzzard, the Annihilator is one of the few vehicles in GTA IV and its episodes to have mounted weapons (along with the Fire Truck, which has a mounted water cannon not specifically intended as a weapon). It is also, along with the two former mentioned vehicles, the only military-based vehicles appearing in GTA IV.
  • If the tail is broken or shot off, it is possible to keep the helicopter airborne. The player must keep holding the throttle down to keep the helicopter from descending, and use the left thumbstick to keep the helicopter from flipping upside down. As with other helicopters which have lost their tail, it is possible to move slowly in a general direction by nudging the joystick forward when the helicopter is facing the right way.
  • If the player attempts to climb onto the helicopter's back wings, the player will immediately fall off and take a little damage. Same applies when climbing on the top of mounted miniguns though it is rarer to fall off.
  • If you do break off the tail, you can use the health cheat to make it reappear ; strangely, sparks will fly out of the tail as if it were not there, but is still functional.
  • Although the Annihilator does not come equipped with a Police Computer, it can still be used for Vigilante Missions. Simply activate the side mission in a different police vehicle, then leave it and enter the Annihilator. The mission will continue as normal. However, the helicopter must descend to street level when approaching the criminals to actually continue with the mission.
  • The Annihilator has a bullet-proof windshield and door windows, however, when Niko steals one, he will break it with his arm.
  • Although the Annihilator has been updated on the PC version of GTA IV, the Annihilator has arguably faster miniguns and also has very high amount of damage output. The miniguns seen on the PC Annihilator do not exist on the console versions, therefore for making it harder to kill other players or inflict damage. Although the Buzzard's miniguns shoot at the same speed, they do not have the same amount of damage output when compared to the Annihilator on the PC version.
  • If you are fortunate enough to find an Annihilator that has crashed and landed, (blown up or not) running into the helicopter will give you an instant 1 star wanted level because it is considered a vehicle of the LCPD.
  • The Annihilator in the final mission (A Revenger's Tragedy or Out of Commission) of GTA IV has unique properties: it has one back door closed and the helicopter has a unique warning sound. One can notice that the closed door has a slighty different texture and, if the player tries to save it at a parking space of a safehouse, the door disappears.
    GTA IV Annihilator Slide-door closed variant

    The Annihilator with slide-door closed During A Revenger's Tragedy/Out Of Commission.

  • Because there can be two NPC operated Annihilators on the map at once, they will constantly crash into each other and buildings. Sometimes, if very lucky, the Annihilators will crash and kill themselves without the player doing anything.
  • The Annihilator is the only helicopter to have its tail rotor on the right side. Considering the rotor spinning, the Annihilator in GTA IV has the issue that the main rotor spins at the same direction where the tail rotor is pushing.
  • Entering the Annihilator in multiplayer automatically grants the player a RPG with 8 rounds.

GTA Online

  • Entering it gives the player a Sniper Rifle.
  • The Annihilator is no longer in use by the NOOSE but used for military training as seen in "On Maneuvers".
  • In GTA Online, the vehicle is practically a Liberty City version, only missing L.C. mark and the numbers on the doors. This can be noted at the sides, where turns asimetric when compared.
  • The final part of the Elitas Travel description of the helicopter could be a reference to the UH-60 Blackhawks used during the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011, which were alledgely modified with stealth capabilities.
  • As of patch 1.17, the machine gun's aim is reset to a larger dot. This can be changed in the settings menu, though.
  • Unlike other helicopters, like the Frogger, the Maverick, the Police Maverick and the Air Ambulance, the Annihilator's camera has a missing lens, only showing a black ball. However, when viewed from afar, the same lens appears. The best way to see this is moving away from it from the side of the helicopter. Is possible that the camera reuses the Buzzard's variation when seen afar, but the Annihilator is still reusing some aspects from the GTA IV version, including the missing lens.

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