What is the fastest airplane in GTA 5 Online? Here we show you an overview of the fastest airplanes and their top speeds.
What airplanes does GTA Online offer? In the online world of GTA 5, you will encounter all kinds of airplanes. The selection ranges from nimble stunt planes to large transporters.
Why do you need fast airplanes? Whether it’s racing, missions, or adventures in the open world, getting from A to B quickly on the large map of GTA Online is important for players according to the situation. There are also racing modes with airplanes, where our overview of the fastest lap times or top speeds, depending on the course, will help you.
List of the fastest airplanes from GTA Online – Status: 2024
This is how it is sorted: In this overview we show you two tables.
- The fastest airplanes, sorted by lap time
- The fastest airplanes, sorted by top speed
We differentiate here because the uses of airplanes are different for players. Thus, you can choose the right airplane for you based on your requirements.
The YouTuber Broughy1322 has made it his mission to test various land and flying vehicles from GTA Online thoroughly (via YouTube.com). For the top speeds, he calculates the speed over a longer period of time, not just the peak during a boost. We use his analysis for our tables.
Note: The speedometers and cockpit instruments in GTA Online are not particularly reliable based on experience. The numbers from Broughy correspond to the “real” speed of the airplanes. It is quite possible that GTA Online shows you different values for speed at times. However, this does not change the ranking.
It should be noted that there are many variables when it comes to the top speed in GTA Online, which can lead to different (and higher) top speeds. Additionally, the in-game speedometer and other forms of speed measurement either do not function or are at least inaccurate (example on YouTube). If you compare this with your own observations, you will most likely get incorrect results.
Explanation by YouTuber Broughy about the speed calculations – Source
The fastest airplanes by top speed
| Rank | Airplane | Top Speed |
| 1 | F-160 Raiju | 374.17 km/h |
| 2 | Pyro | 358.4 km/h |
| 3 | Rogue | 353.2 km/h |
| 4 | Hydra | 336.7 km/h |
| 5 | V-65 Molotok | 334.3 km/h |
| 6 | Howard NX-25 | 327.9 km/h |
| 7 | Alpha-Z1 | 324.2 km/h |
| 8 | P-45 Nokota | 323.4 km/h |
| 9 | P-996 Lazer | 313.8 km/h |
| 10 | Seabreeze | 308.5 km/h |
| 11 | Besra | 304.5 km/h |
| 12 | LF-22 Starling | 302.1 km/h |
| 13 | Avenger | 287.2 km/h |
| 14 | RO-86 Alkonost | 269.5 km/h |
| 15 | Volatol | 266.3 km/h |
| 16 | Nimbus | 265.5 km/h |
| 17 | Vestra | 263.5 km/h |
| 18 | B-11 Strikeforce | 263.5 km/h |
| 19 | Miljet | 259.5 km/h |
| 20 | Luxor Deluxe | 256.6 km/h |
| 21 | Luxor | 255.8 km/h |
| 22 | Shamal | 255.8 km/h |
| 23 | Mogul | 250.6 km/h |
| 24 | Tula | 241.4 km/h |
| 25 | Duster | 231.7 km/h |
This is special: It is exciting that the Seabreeze is still among the top 10 in this ranking. The seaplane is excellent for various missions in GTA Online and is therefore particularly popular as a means of making money.
The fact that the plane is also so fast greatly expands its range of use.
The fastest airplanes by lap time
| Rank | Airplane | Time |
| 1 | F-160 Raiju | 0:30.8 Min |
| 2 | Alpha-Z1 | 0:33.5 Min |
| 3 | Howard NX-25 | 0:33.8 Min |
| 4 | Pyro | 0:34.0 Min |
| 5 | Hydra | 0:34.1 Min |
| 6 | Rogue | 0:35.2 Min |
| 7 | V-65 Molotok | 0:36.3 Min |
| 8 | P-45 Nokota | 0:37.0 Min |
| 9 | P-996 Lazer | 0:37.6 Min |
| 10 | Besra | 0:38.3 Min |
| 11 | Seabreeze | 0:38.5 Min |
| 12 | Avenger | 0:39.4 Min |
| 13 | Vestra | 0:40.3 Min |
| 14 | LF-22 Starling | 0:44.4 Min |
| 15 | Mogul | 0:45.3 Min |
| 16 | B-11 Strikeforce | 0:46.0 Min |
| 17 | Nimbus | 0:47.0 Min |
| 18 | Luxor Deluxe | 0:47.3 Min |
| 19 | Luxor | 0:48.3 Min |
| 20 | Streamer216 | 0:48.3 Min |
| 21 | Mallard | 0:48.6 Min |
| 22 | Tula | 0:49.3 Min |
| 23 | Shamal | 0:49.4 Min |
| 24 | Miljet | 0:49.6 Min |
| 25 | Cuban 800 | 0:49.8 Min |
This is special: Here it shows that top speed is not the most important point for the planes. If you have a racetrack with many curves, airplanes with good handling are better suited. The nimble, small Alpha-Z1 can score particularly well here.
What makes the fastest airplanes so good?
We want to introduce you to a few examples that made it onto the list of the fastest airplanes in GTA Online.
- The Seabreeze, which can also land on water
- The fast and agile Alpha-Z1
- P-996 Lazer, the expensive jet
If you would like other airplanes from this list to be highlighted, please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Seabreeze
- Cost: 850,000 to 1,130,500 GTA dollars
- Dealer: Elitás Travel
What makes the Seabreeze special: This single-engine airplane is a loyal companion to many players in GTA Online. It is popular for preparing heists because you can easily reach targets on the water. When landing on water, you don’t even have to be very careful. Even if you land in the sea at higher speeds, the aircraft remains intact. You have to be very rough to damage the Seabreeze with water.
You can equip the Seabreeze with machine guns or activate the bomb bays. This gives you attack options against ground targets. The cockpit can accommodate 2 players.
With its wide range of applications and relatively low purchase price, the Seabreeze finds many fans in the online world of Grand Theft Auto V.
Alpha-Z1
- Cost: 1,595,000 to 2,121,350 GTA dollars
- Dealer: Elitás Travel
What makes the Alpha-Z1 special: With the Alpha-Z1 from Buckingham, you control a special stunt airplane. It is incredibly fast in races due to its agility, but requires much training to master. Once you have completed a few flight hours in the Alpha-Z1, no one can keep up with you in races.
However, it excels even outside of races. You only need to cover a few meters before you can take off. You can’t install weapons in the aircraft. That would not fit the light and agile theme at all.
If you enjoy flying in GTA Online and want to try your hand at stunts, take a closer look at the Alpha-Z1. The Z1 has only one seat in the cockpit.
P-996 Lazer
- Cost: 6,500,000 GTA dollars
- Dealer: Warstock Cache & Carry
What makes the P-996 special: The plane is the second military jet after the Hydra that made its way into the world of GTA. If you don’t want to spend 6.5 million on it, you can steal a version at the military airport.
The P-996 is armed with double explosive weapons that can easily eliminate targets in the air or on the ground with a burst of fire. To hit well with the aircraft, you need some practice. After a few hours with the P-996, you become a significant potential threat to other players.
You have access to guided and straightforward firing missiles. When firing, two missiles are launched alternately in quick succession until you need to reload.
Which of the airplanes do you like the most? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your experiences with other players.
Do you still need the “pocket money” to buy one of the featured airplanes? We show you here ways to earn money quickly in GTA Online. If you invest a bit of time, you can easily earn several million and afford the vehicles.
