When empty, the lock-on targeting still functions but the weapons do not.Īircraft Statistics - Grand Theft Auto Online These launchers carry a limited number of missiles (30).
Machine Guns: two GAU-19 three-barreled.The Thruster can be only equipped with a single set of weapons operated by the pilot: They have a delay of three seconds before being used again and only have 20 uses. The Flare countermeasure drops various flares from around the rear of the aircraft, which can "disorient" the homing missile in order to avoid chasing the aircraft.
They have a delay of five seconds before being used again and only have 10 uses. The Chaff countermeasure disrupts the targeting system from missile launchers, rendering them unable to lock on the aircraft for five seconds.The vehicle can be fitted with countermeasures to improve its defensive capabilities against homing missiles, each one with their own attributes: Heavier weapons and explosives can destroy the vehicle quickly, making it unsuitable for aerial fights against other armed aircraft, as well as nimble weaponized vehicles like the Oppressor. JATO thrusters propel the aircraft for 3 seconds and are recharged upon landing.īecause of its "open-cabin" nature, the Thruster offers little protection to the operator against gunfire and has little armor, only capable of sustaining a few rounds from small/medium weapons before it starts smoking. The aircraft can be equipped with two JATO thrusters, which are intended for a near-instant take-off and quick acceleration. Two directional nozzles can be seen on either engine and functions when the vehicle is yawing to a side, emitting a barely-visible smoke while countering the turbulence and a noticeable smoke when strafing with the method mentioned above. The vehicle employs two vectoring turbojet engines, which provide the necessary lift and tilt forward or backward based on the pitch direction. Note that in this mode, the direction the character faces is controlled by the camera. In this mode, its speed is reduced in favor of control, which can also help at avoiding obstacles or when stopping at a desired landing spot quickly. It also helps when losing control by hitting an obstacle, as it avoids the vehicle to pitch or even roll uncontrollably, especially on closed environments (i.e. A hard impact on an obstacle may also cause it to explode, killing the operator in the process.Ī notable characteristic of the Thruster is that if the player holds LB and RB ( Xbox One) or L1 and R1 ( PlayStation 4), the vehicle gets into an upright position, allowing to move with better response and strafe quicker. However, one should be careful while piloting it, as crashes may damage the engines and suffer from constant shutdowns in a similar way to heavily-damaged aircraft. The player can almost squeeze through areas where a helicopter cannot reach. Piloting the Thruster is comparable to piloting a Buzzard or a Havok, as it is light, fast and versatile. Performance Grand Theft Auto Online Vehicle The Thruster is painted with a primary color for the body and the engine compartments, as well as a secondary color for the frames and the portion of the engine compartments around the turbines. The Thruster lacks any sort of dials or similar components, other than a small console with buttons on the right side that the character uses for igniting the engines upon entry. The landing gear will automatically deploy if the player exits the vehicle when close enough to the ground. It also sports landing gear which can be raised and lowered to land safely. Similar to most aircraft, the Thruster features two control sticks, where the right one is used for general maneuvering in a similar manner to most aircraft, while the left one is used for yawing to a side. Its design appears to be loosely inspired by that of the Martin Jetpack P12, only with a simplified mechanism and jet thrusters rather than fans. It has a "half-capsule" appearance with two control sticks and retractable stands. The Thruster is a one-man jetpack designed as a personal transport possibly intended for Military use.