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{{disambiglink|For other uses, see [[Tanker (disambiguation)]].}}
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{{Infobox vehicle
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|name = Tanker
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|aka = Explosives Truck <small>(Official ''GTA'' website)</small> <ref>[[Rockstargames.com/GTA]] - "The Liberty City Garage":<br>[[File:PromotionalWebsite-GTA1-TheLibertyCityGarage-ExplosivesTruck.png|200px]]</ref><br>Hi Explosive Truck <small>(Official ''GTA'' website)</small> <ref>[[Rockstargames.com/GTA]] - "The Vice City Garage":<br>[[File:PromotionalWebsite-GTA1-TheViceCityGarage-HiExplosiveTruck.png|200px]]</ref>
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|front_image = Tanker-GTASA-front.jpg
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|rear_image = Tanker-GTASA-rear.jpg
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|caption = A '''Tanker''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''.
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|type = Industrial vehicle
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|body_style = Tanker truck
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|capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
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|games = {{Games|1=y|L69=y|SA=y|CW=y}}
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|price = [[Money|$]]28,000 <small>(''GTA San Andreas'') ([[Exports and Imports]])</small>
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|roadspawn = *Yes <small>(2D Universe, ''GTA San Andreas'')</small>
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*Parked <small>(''GTA San Andreas'', ''GTA Chinatown Wars'')</small>
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|carcols =
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{{Expand|'''GTA San Andreas'''|
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{{CarColSA/Title}}
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{{CarColSA|no=1|10|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=2|25|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=3|28|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=4|36|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=5|40|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=6|54|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=7|75|1}}
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{{CarColSA|no=8|113|1}}<br>
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|modelname = petro
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|handlingname = PETROL
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|textlabelname = PETROL
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|inttxd = *Generic <small>(''GTA San Andreas'')</small>
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}}The '''Tanker''' is a large tanker truck that has appeared in ''[[Grand Theft Auto (1997 game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''.
   
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==Design==
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{{Infobox vehicles
  
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===2D Universe===
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| name = Tanker
  
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The Tanker in ''[[Grand Theft Auto (1997 game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'' bears a resemblance to a {{WP|Bedford S type|Bedford S-Type}} tanker. It is designed as a foir-axle straight truck with a cab-over design and a tanker load, as well as a twin-steer mechanism. It has a painted cab and what look like warning signs on either side of the tanker.
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| front_image = Tanker-GTASA-front.jpg
  
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The Tanker in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]]'' is designed as a generic British lorry of the 1960s. It bears a logo that resembles the [http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/BP_old_logo.svg/200px-BP_old_logo.svg.png%7Cformer badge] of {{WP|British Petroleum}}.
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| caption = A Tanker in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]
  
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| vehicle_type = Industrial vehicle
  
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
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| body_style = Tanker truck
  
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', the Tanker appears with a semi-cab design, loosely based on a {{WP|Mack R series}}, with elements from the Ford L9000 and the International Paystar incorporated into it.
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| capacity = 2 (driver and passenger)
  
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| appearances = [[Grand Theft Auto 1|GTA 1]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969|GTA London 1969]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto V]]
  
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The front of the truck is distinguished by its large heavy-duty front bumper consisting of dual horizontal bars and six vertical frames between, as well as a silver finish on the end of the hood/nose and part of the front fenders. The same hood/nose houses a square grille with six horizontal elements and a small compartment on the upper area, while the front fenders house square headlights on the front and small turn signals on top. An air cleaner can be seen on the passenger side, while a split windshield with wipers can be seen on the front of the cab.
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On the sides, the bottom area features large access steps and large fuel tanks, while the cab features small mirrors on the doors, a single trumpet horn on the roof, long exhaust stacks and the extended driver's cab quarter, with various compartments and what looks like protective panels on the rear quarters, presumably to protect the cab from the trailer when turning too sharp.
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The rear section mostly consists of the main chassis with a set of trailer cables above, the circular tail light units and the small mudflaps with warning stickers above. While its name suggests that it is intended to attach a [[Petrol Truck|tanker trailer]], the player can attach any of the large trailers available in the game.
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The truck spawns in a variety of primary colors applied to the body.
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
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Like the ''GTA San Andreas'' rendition, the Tanker in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]'' is designed as a conventional cab semi-trailer truck, but it is only available with a permanently attached tanker trailer.
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{{Clr}}
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===Version History Gallery===
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{{Vehicle Design History Gallery
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|GTA1_Top_imagename = Tanker-GTA1.png
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|GTALDN_Top_imagename = Tanker-GTAL69.png
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|GTACW_Front_imagename = Tanker-GTACW-front.png
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|GTACW_Rear_imagename = Tanker-GTACW-rear.png
 
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==Performance==
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The '''Tanker''' is a large tanker truck that has appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
  
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===2D Universe===
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Surprisingly, the Tanker in the first ''[[Grand Theft Auto (1997 game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'' has the highest top speed - if driven on a straight road for long enough, it will keep picking up momentum – much like the [[Bus]] and [[Coach]].
   
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The Tanker is also one of the most durable vehicles in the game, being able to withstand a lot of damage. Despite it being a large truck, the [[Tank]] is able to drive ''over'' it.
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==Design==
  
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The Tanker in GTA 1 is designed as a straight truck with a cab-over design and a tanker load. It is one of the most durable vehicles in the game, being able to withstand a lot of damage. Despite it being a large truck, the [[Tank]] is able to drive ''over'' it.
  
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
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The Tanker in GTA London 1969 is designed as a generic British lorry of the 1960s. It bears a logo that resembles the [http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/BP_old_logo.svg/200px-BP_old_logo.svg.png|former badge] of [[wp:British Petroleum|British Petroleum]].
  
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As evidenced by the game's internal files, it is clearly shown that the Tanker in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' is the slowest of all three but it has better acceleration than the [[Linerunner]]. During gameplay, however, the truck performs better than the Linerunner, with an unusually higher top speed, as well as superior acceleration and hill-climbing power. Its lower body height also makes it less vulnerable to rollovers than the Linerunner.
   
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The Tanker is powered by a large diesel engine, which is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox and powers the rear wheels. It uses a loud diesel engine sound shared with the Linerunner and the [[Roadtrain]].
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In GTA San Andreas, the Tanker appeared with a semi-cab design. It is one of the more popular of the three trucks in [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]], being encountered more than any of the others (the [[Roadtrain]] and the [[Linerunner]]), and is generally designed as a mid-sized semi truck smaller than the Roadtrain but larger than the Linerunner. Finally, this truck, like all the others can [[Towing|attach a trailer]] in San Andreas, making the experience even better. It looks loosely based on a [[wp:Mack R series|Mack R series]].
  
   
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====''GTA San Andreas'' Overview====
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Like the GTA San Andreas rendition, the Tanker in GTA Chinatown Wars is designed as a conventional cab semi-trailer truck, but is only available with a permanently attached tanker trailer.
  
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{{Vehiclestats-3d
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|handling_top_speed = 75 / 120
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|handling_gears = 5
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|handling_engine = Diesel
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|handling_drivetrain = RWD
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|handling_mass = 3800 / 8378
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|observed_acceleration =
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|observed_top_speed =
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|observed_gears = 5
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|observed_engine =
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|observed_drivetrain = RWD
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}}
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
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{| align="center"
  
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]'', the Tanker's lengthy size and large weight make the vehicle less than suitable for intensive driving, faring poorly in top speed and acceleration, as well as having a poor cornering ability (often requiring a large turning radius) and braking. If the trailer is set on fire, it will blow up dramatically, usually killing the player and harming anyone else near the vehicle. Also, during the mission [[Trail Blazer]], the Tanker is shot at whilst the player is driving and starts to leak fuel; this fuel starts to set on fire behind the player and, if they do not pick up enough speed, the flames will reach the trailer and the truck will explode. This can be re-enacted outside of the mission as well.
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|<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="160">
  
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Tanker-GTA1.png|GTA 1.
  
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==Gallery==
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GTA1 Purple Tanker.png|A variation of the Tanker in GTA 1, available only during one mission.<!--Which one, goddammit?-->
  
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===''Grand Theft Auto''===
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Tanker-GTAL69.png|GTA London 1969.
  
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<gallery position="center" widths="270px">
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Tanker-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Tanker-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
  
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GTA1 Purple Tanker.png|A variation of the '''Tanker''' in ''GTA 1'', available only during [[Tequila Slammer - Phone 4: Mission 1]].
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Tanker-GTACW.png|GTA Chinatown Wars.
  
 
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|}
  
   
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=== ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' ===
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==Performance==
  
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<gallery position="center" widths="270px">
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Surprisingly, the Tanker in GTA 1 has the highest top speed - if driven on a straight road, for long enough, it will keep picking up momentum - much like the [[Bus]] and [[Coach]].
  
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Tanker-GTASA-PS2.jpg|[[PlayStation 2]] version of the '''Tanker''', with dual rear wheels.
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</gallery>
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
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After an examination of internal files, it is clearly shown that the Tanker in GTA San Andreas is the slowest of all three but it has better acceleration than the [[Linerunner]]. In-game gameplay, however, has the truck performing better than the Linerunner, with an unusually better top speed of about 130 km/h (80 mph), as well as superior acceleration and hill climbing power. Its lower body height also makes it less vulnerable to rollovers than the Linerunner.
  
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<gallery position="center" widths="270px">
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Tanker-GTACW.png|The '''Tanker''' in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''.
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</gallery>
   
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==Variants==
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In Chinatown Wars, the Tanker's long length and large weight makes the vehicle less than suitable for intensive driving, faring poorly in top speed and acceleration, as well as poor cornering (often requiring large turning radius's) and braking. If the trailer is set on fire, it will blow up dramatically, usually killing the player and harming anyone else near the vehicle. Also during a [[Trail Blazer|mission]] the Tanker is shot at whilst the player is driving and starts to leak fuel, this fuel starts to set on fire behind the player and, if they don't pick up enough speed, then the flames will reach the trailer and the truck will explode. This can be renacted outside of the mission also.
  
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{{Variant
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|title = Fists
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|games = Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
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|article_link = Fists (vehicle)
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|front_image = Fists-GTACW-front.png
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|rear_image = Fists-GTACW-rear.png
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|caption = The '''Fists''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''.
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|description = The '''Fists''' is a [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] exclusive custom variant of the Tanker, featuring a [[Terroil]] gas company livery.
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}}
   
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==Prominent Appearances in Missions==
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==Trivia==
  
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===''Grand Theft Auto''===
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* In GTA San Andreas' game files, the Tanker is always named "Petrol".
  
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*During the mission [[Gangsta Bang - Phone 3]], the [[Protagonists in GTA (1997 game)|protagonist]] has to take a tanker full of explosives to the police station, and blow it up, killing the new police chief, who wants a bigger cut.
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* In GTA San Andreas, the default radio station in the Tanker is [[K-DST]]; in the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version of GTA Chinatown Wars, it's [[Prairie Cartel]].
  
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*In the vehicle mission [[Gangsta Bang - Tanker]], the player is tasked to drop the truck (fitted with explosives) off at the pool hall in central [[Kings]].
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* In GTA San Andreas, a glitch in the game is if the Tanker is pulled by a [[Tractor]] at full speed the tractor will go at almost the top speed of a race car and the tanker will be flung over the Tractor.
  
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*In the mission [[Mandarin Mayhem - Phone 7: Mission 1]], the protagonist has to take an explosives rigged Tanker from the munitions depot to a bridge, and demolish it.
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* A possible Tanker can be seen in the [[GTA V]] trailer.
  
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*During the mission [[Tequila Slammer - Phone 4: Mission 1]], [[El Burro (GTA)|El Burro]] informs the protagonist about a Tanker full of "unusual chemicals" has come into town, and he wants to know what they are. The protagonist must intercept the truck and then take it to a Respray Shop before driving it to El Burro's warehouse.
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* The Tanker only has one breather.
  
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* On the PS2 Version, the rear of the Tanker seems slightly more detailed than the Linerunner.
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*In the mission [[Bent Cop Blues - Phone 4]], the player must destroy a Tanker, around which a major drug deal is taking place.
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*During the mission [[Bent Cop Blues - Phone 12]], the protagonist has to steal a Tanker from a guarded compound, and use it to blow up a crackhouse of the [[Rastas]].
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* It is believed that in some versions of GTA SA, the Roadtrain comes with either rear axles containing single wheel or double wheels. For example: Comparing [http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100131174213/gtawiki/images/0/04/Tanker-GTASA-front.jpg Single Wheel] to [http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/13313/709147-tanker.jpg Double Wheels].
  
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*In the mission [[Rasta Blasta - Phone 15]], the player is tasked to intercept and destroy a Tanker, then pick up an identical one, have it loaded up, and take it to a garage of the Rastas. After this, the protagonist has to pick up another Tanker, have it fitted with explosives, and blow it up at a building.
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===''Grand Theft Auto: London 1969''===
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*[[Chelsea Smile - Tanker]] - The protagonist will be told to take the truck (which is rigged with explosives) to the intersection in southwest City, while avoiding the police.
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
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*[[Reuniting the Families]] - After the chase, [[Big Smoke]] bails the car through a billboard, causing it to hit the ground and a Tanker's [[Petrol Truck|trailer]], destroying the trailer.
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*[[Tanker Commander]] - [[Carl Johnson|Carl]] and [[Catalina]] steal a Tanker and its trailer, belonging to a [[Gasso]] in [[Dillimore]], after a money robbery attempt fails.
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*[[Highjack]] - Under [[Mike Toreno]]'s orders, CJ, along with [[Cesar Vialpando]], hijack a Tanker that is moving along the [[Garver Bridge]]'s highway in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]].
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*[[Learning to Fly]] - Three Tankers appear in the Flying School test "Destroy Targets", as immovable targets to be destroyed.
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*[[Exports and Imports]] - The Tanker is one of the 30 vehicles wanted for the side-mission. Placed on the second list.
   
 
==Locations==
  
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*Found in the three main cities.
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* At a diner south-west of [[El Quebrados]], [[Tierra Robada]], [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]] (only when wanted for export).
  
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* Importable from [[Easter Basin]], [[San Fierro]] every Saturday after completing [[Exports and Imports|export lists]] for $28,000.
  
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* Available during [[Trucking]] missions, which are accessible in the [[RS Haul]] depot in [[Flint County]]
  
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* Can be spawned with a [[Cheats in GTA San Andreas|cheat code]]; this one comes with an attached trailer.
  
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* Near a building in [[Fallen Tree]].
  
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: London 1969''===
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* Typically found parked near any [[Filling Stations|gas station]].
  
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* Three can be found in the [[Rusty Schit Salvage|salvage yard]] in [[Northwood]].
  
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
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==See also==
  
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*At [[Jays Diner]] south-west of [[El Quebrados]], [[Tierra Robada]], [[State of San Andreas (3D Universe)|San Andreas]] (only when wanted for export).
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*[[Juggernaut]], a similar truck (GTA 1)
  
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*Importable from [[Easter Basin]], [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]] every Saturday after completing [[Exports and Imports|export lists]] for [[Money|$]]28,000.
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*[[Truck Cab]] and [[Truck Cab SX]], GTA 2 equivalents.
  
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*Available during [[Trucking]] missions, which are accessible in the [[RS Haul]] depot in [[Flint County]].
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*[[Linerunner]], a similar truck (GTA III era)
  
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**If the player completes the mission, the Tanker will become locked, making it much more difficult to export. However, this can be bypassed by destroying one of the doors of the Tanker before completion.
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*[[Roadtrain]], a similar truck (GTA San Andreas)
  
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*Can be spawned with a [[Cheats in GTA San Andreas|cheat code]]. This one comes with an attached [[Xoomer]] tanker trailer.
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*[[Phantom]], GTA IV equivalent.
  
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*Near a building in [[Fallen Tree]].
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*Very common around industrial areas and rural areas.
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
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*Typically found parked near any [[Filling Stations|gas station]].
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*Three can be found in the [[Rusty Schit Salvage|salvage yard]] in [[Northwood]].
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==Radio Stations==
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{{defaultradioheader|name=Tanker}}
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{{defaultradio|game=SA|defaultstation=[[K-DST]]}}
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{{defaultradio|game=CW|defaultstation=[[Prairie Cartel]] <small>([[Nintendo DS|DS]] version)</small>}}
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==Trivia==
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
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*On the [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] version, the rear of the Tanker seems slightly more detailed than the [[Linerunner]].
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*Like most trucks, large trailers and the [[Yosemite]], the Tanker in console versions is depicted with dual rear wheels.
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==See Also==
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*[[Juggernaut]] - ''[[Grand Theft Auto (1997 game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'' equivalent of the ''GTA San Andreas'' rendition.
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*[[Truck Cab]] and [[Truck Cab SX]] - ''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]'' equivalents.
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*[[Linerunner]] - A similar truck in the [[3D Universe]].
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*[[Roadtrain]] - A similar truck in ''GTA San Andreas''.
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*[[Phantom]] - [[HD Universe]] equivalent.
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*[[Packer]] - ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' equivalent.
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*[[Petrol Truck]] - The Tanker's trailer.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:53, 13 March 2024

For other uses, see Tanker (disambiguation).

The Tanker is a large tanker truck that has appeared in Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

Design

2D Universe

The Tanker in Grand Theft Auto bears a resemblance to a Bedford S-Type tanker. It is designed as a foir-axle straight truck with a cab-over design and a tanker load, as well as a twin-steer mechanism. It has a painted cab and what look like warning signs on either side of the tanker.

The Tanker in Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 is designed as a generic British lorry of the 1960s. It bears a logo that resembles the badge of British Petroleum.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Tanker appears with a semi-cab design, loosely based on a Mack R series, with elements from the Ford L9000 and the International Paystar incorporated into it.

The front of the truck is distinguished by its large heavy-duty front bumper consisting of dual horizontal bars and six vertical frames between, as well as a silver finish on the end of the hood/nose and part of the front fenders. The same hood/nose houses a square grille with six horizontal elements and a small compartment on the upper area, while the front fenders house square headlights on the front and small turn signals on top. An air cleaner can be seen on the passenger side, while a split windshield with wipers can be seen on the front of the cab.

On the sides, the bottom area features large access steps and large fuel tanks, while the cab features small mirrors on the doors, a single trumpet horn on the roof, long exhaust stacks and the extended driver's cab quarter, with various compartments and what looks like protective panels on the rear quarters, presumably to protect the cab from the trailer when turning too sharp.

The rear section mostly consists of the main chassis with a set of trailer cables above, the circular tail light units and the small mudflaps with warning stickers above. While its name suggests that it is intended to attach a tanker trailer, the player can attach any of the large trailers available in the game.

The truck spawns in a variety of primary colors applied to the body.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Like the GTA San Andreas rendition, the Tanker in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is designed as a conventional cab semi-trailer truck, but it is only available with a permanently attached tanker trailer.

Version History Gallery

Performance

2D Universe

Surprisingly, the Tanker in the first Grand Theft Auto has the highest top speed - if driven on a straight road for long enough, it will keep picking up momentum – much like the Bus and Coach.

The Tanker is also one of the most durable vehicles in the game, being able to withstand a lot of damage. Despite it being a large truck, the Tank is able to drive over it.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

As evidenced by the game's internal files, it is clearly shown that the Tanker in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the slowest of all three but it has better acceleration than the Linerunner. During gameplay, however, the truck performs better than the Linerunner, with an unusually higher top speed, as well as superior acceleration and hill-climbing power. Its lower body height also makes it less vulnerable to rollovers than the Linerunner.

The Tanker is powered by a large diesel engine, which is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox and powers the rear wheels. It uses a loud diesel engine sound shared with the Linerunner and the Roadtrain.

GTA San Andreas Overview


Vehicle Statistics - 3D Universe
Acceleration
(0-60 mph in Seconds) 		Top Speed
(mph / kmh) 		Gears Engine Drivetrain
(FWD / RWD / AWD) 		Mass
(kg / lbs)
Handling.cfg
N/A 75 / 120 5 Diesel RWD 3800 / 8378
Observed
N/A N/A 5 N/A RWD Cannot be observed

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the Tanker's lengthy size and large weight make the vehicle less than suitable for intensive driving, faring poorly in top speed and acceleration, as well as having a poor cornering ability (often requiring a large turning radius) and braking. If the trailer is set on fire, it will blow up dramatically, usually killing the player and harming anyone else near the vehicle. Also, during the mission Trail Blazer, the Tanker is shot at whilst the player is driving and starts to leak fuel; this fuel starts to set on fire behind the player and, if they do not pick up enough speed, the flames will reach the trailer and the truck will explode. This can be re-enacted outside of the mission as well.

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Variants

Fists

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
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The Fists in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
(Rear quarter view)
Description

The Fists is a PSP exclusive custom variant of the Tanker, featuring a Terroil gas company livery.


Prominent Appearances in Missions

Grand Theft Auto

  • During the mission Gangsta Bang - Phone 3, the protagonist has to take a tanker full of explosives to the police station, and blow it up, killing the new police chief, who wants a bigger cut.
  • In the vehicle mission Gangsta Bang - Tanker, the player is tasked to drop the truck (fitted with explosives) off at the pool hall in central Kings.
  • In the mission Mandarin Mayhem - Phone 7: Mission 1, the protagonist has to take an explosives rigged Tanker from the munitions depot to a bridge, and demolish it.
  • During the mission Tequila Slammer - Phone 4: Mission 1, El Burro informs the protagonist about a Tanker full of "unusual chemicals" has come into town, and he wants to know what they are. The protagonist must intercept the truck and then take it to a Respray Shop before driving it to El Burro's warehouse.
  • In the mission Bent Cop Blues - Phone 4, the player must destroy a Tanker, around which a major drug deal is taking place.
  • During the mission Bent Cop Blues - Phone 12, the protagonist has to steal a Tanker from a guarded compound, and use it to blow up a crackhouse of the Rastas.
  • In the mission Rasta Blasta - Phone 15, the player is tasked to intercept and destroy a Tanker, then pick up an identical one, have it loaded up, and take it to a garage of the Rastas. After this, the protagonist has to pick up another Tanker, have it fitted with explosives, and blow it up at a building.

Grand Theft Auto: London 1969

  • Chelsea Smile - Tanker - The protagonist will be told to take the truck (which is rigged with explosives) to the intersection in southwest City, while avoiding the police.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Locations

Grand Theft Auto

  • Found in the three main cities.

Grand Theft Auto: London 1969

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Radio Stations

The Tanker has the following default radio station/s:

Trivia

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

  • On the PS2 version, the rear of the Tanker seems slightly more detailed than the Linerunner.
  • Like most trucks, large trailers and the Yosemite, the Tanker in console versions is depicted with dual rear wheels.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Rockstargames.com/GTA - "The Liberty City Garage":
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  2. ↑ Rockstargames.com/GTA - "The Vice City Garage":
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