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Overview
The Buzzard Attack Chopper is a Grand Theft Auto helicopter modelled on the MD 500 Defender (light attack helicopter) and built in-game by Nagasaki. It has been part of the series since GTA IV (2008) / GTA V.
The Real-World Machine It Copies
In the real world the Buzzard Attack Chopper stands in for the MD 500 Defender (light attack helicopter). Its small, glass-nosed light-attack profile suits tight, agile flying.
History in the GTA Series
The Buzzard is a compact armed helicopter; the Buzzard Attack Chopper became a hugely popular GTA Online vehicle for its agility and missiles. A weaponless civilian Buzzard also exists.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Buzzard Attack Chopper for GTA 6. Given that it (or a close equivalent) has recurred across the series, it is reasonable to expect something like it to appear — but that is an expectation drawn from franchise history, not a confirmed fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buzzard Attack Chopper confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Buzzard Attack Chopper for GTA 6. It has appeared in the GTA series since GTA IV (2008) / GTA V, so something like it is plausible, but nothing about its GTA 6 form is official yet.
What is the Buzzard Attack Chopper based on?
It is modelled on the MD 500 Defender (light attack helicopter), and in-game it is made by Nagasaki.
How fast is the Buzzard Attack Chopper in GTA 6, and what does it cost?
Unknown. Rockstar has not released any GTA 6 vehicle stats or prices. Any figure you see quoted for this vehicle is fan speculation, not a confirmed number.
When did the Buzzard Attack Chopper first appear in Grand Theft Auto?
It debuted in GTA IV (2008) / GTA V and has recurred in the series since.
Last updated May 28, 2026. For the full database, visit our Vehicles Wiki.