Overview
The APC is a Grand Theft Auto military modelled on the LAV-25 / BTR-80. Rockstar has not shown or named the APC for GTA 6, so everything below is drawn from its real-world basis and its history across the series — not from confirmed GTA 6 detail.
History in the GTA Series
Military vehicles have been core GTA content since GTA III (2001). The APC appeared in GTA V (2013) and GTA Online, where it became a popular endgame vehicle. The real-world LAV-25 serves military forces worldwide, and GTA's version captures its capabilities while adding the game's signature chaos factor. In GTA Online, military vehicles became essential for high-level PvP and mission content, with the APC being a frequently used choice for players seeking tactical advantages.
The APC was introduced in GTA Online's Gunrunning update in June 2017, providing players with their first amphibious armored vehicle. Its combination of land and water capability, cannon armament, and crew protection made it an instant favorite for players who valued tactical flexibility over raw firepower. The community quickly developed APC-based tactics that exploited the amphibious capability for surprise attacks, waterborne escapes, and combined arms operations with other military vehicles. The APC remained relevant through subsequent updates as one of the few vehicles that could operate effectively in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the APC for GTA 6. It is a long-running series staple, going back to GTA III (2001), which makes a GTA 6 version reasonable to expect — but expectation is not confirmation. There is no confirmed top speed, acceleration, handling rating, price, spawn location or customization list for the APC in GTA 6 — the in-game economy and traffic spawns have not been shown at that level of detail. As a military you can reasonably expect durability and firepower over civilian handling; past GTA games let you find vehicles like this in traffic, buy them from in-game websites, or earn them through missions, and we expect something similar. Once the game is out we will replace this with verified detail — until then, any exact mph figure, dollar price, street location or upgrade menu quoted for it is invented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the APC confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the APC for GTA 6. It has appeared in the GTA series before, so something like it is plausible, but nothing about its GTA 6 form is official yet.
What is the APC based on in real life?
It is modelled on the LAV-25 / BTR-80.
How fast is the APC in GTA 6, and what does it cost?
Unknown. Rockstar has not released any GTA 6 vehicle stats or prices. Any figure quoted for it right now is a guess.
Last updated May 31, 2026. For the full searchable database, visit our Vehicles Wiki.