Pyro
The Buckingham Pyro is a Planes-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $4,455,500.
Last on sale: −50% · was $4,455,500 → $2,227,750 on July 9, 2026
after completing 33 Air Freight Cargo Missions
Buckingham Pyro at a glance
Pyro top speed
222.75 mph. Independent testing puts the Pyro at 222.75 mph.
Pyro lap time
#4 in Planes. Its tested 0:34.034 lap ranks #4 in Planes.
How to get the Pyro in GTA Online
The Pyro was added to GTA Online on October 10, 2017, in the Smuggler's Run update.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for $4,455,500.
It is stored in your Hangar.
It can be customized at a Hangar aircraft workshop.
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Pyro from the Interaction Menu under Aircraft.
It has a discounted trade price of $3,350,000, unlocked by completing 33 Air Freight Cargo Missions.
Weapons
- Dual Machine Guns
Two fixed guns in the tail booms provide sustained forward fire for air-to-air attacks.
- Homing Missiles
Optional wing-mounted missiles can switch between guided and unguided fire and launch continuously without a volley cooldown.
Countermeasures
- Chaff (10)$70,000
Blocks missile lock-on for about 5 seconds, with a delay between uses.
- Flare (20)$110,000
Diverts incoming homing missiles, with a short delay between uses.
- Smoke$68,500
Creates a visible smoke trail and can be used without a capacity limit.
Performance
- Top speed
- 222.75 mph
- #2 in Planes · #2 overall
- Lap time
- 0:34.034
- #4 in Planes · #4 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Planes
- Manufacturer
- Buckingham
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Gears
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Mass
- 4000 kg
- Explosive weapon
- Yes
Armor and explosive resistance
The Pyro takes 3 homing missiles before it goes down. Its weak spot is sticky bombs, RPGs, grenades, MOC cannon shots, tank cannons, and AA flak rounds, which need only 1 hit.
- Homing missiles
- 3 hits
- Includes Oppressor Mk II and jet missiles.
- Sticky bombs, RPGs, grenades, MOC cannon, tank cannon & AA flak
- 1 hit
- Explosive Mk II sniper rounds
- 2 hits
Counts assume full vehicle armor with a driver inside; many vehicles take far fewer hits when left empty.
Upgrades
31 options across 6 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $449,150.
Armor
6
| No Armor | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 |
Countermeasures
4
| None | $700 |
|---|---|
| Chaff (10) | $70,000 |
| Flare (20) | $110,000 |
| Smoke | $68,500 |
Engine
4
| EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 |
|---|---|
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 |
Handling
4
| Stock Handling | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Smooth Handling | $20,000 |
| Sport Handling | $27,000 |
| Race Handling | $35,000 |
Livery
11
| None | $11,400 |
|---|---|
| Arthur Squad | $18,240 |
| Royal Takeoff | $19,380 |
| Griffin Fighter | $20,520 |
| Blizzard Force | $21,660 |
| Gray State | $22,800 |
| Ice Phantom | $23,370 |
| Crimson Fleet | $23,939 |
| Sky Hawk | $24,510 |
| Emerald Phantom | $25,080 |
| Stealth State | $25,650 |
Weapons
2
| No Missiles | $700 |
|---|---|
| Homing Missiles | $195,000 |
History
The Pyro was last discounted 6 weeks ago, the week of July 9, 2026, at 50% off. It has been discounted 9 times.
Discount history 9 weeks
Weekly sales
| July 9, 2026 | −50% · was $4,455,500 → $2,227,750 |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | −50% · was $4,455,500 → $2,227,750 |
| March 27, 2025 | −40% · was $4,455,500 → $2,673,300 |
| June 1, 2023 | −20% · was $4,455,500 → $3,564,400 |
| December 29, 2022 | −30% · was $4,455,500 → $3,118,850 |
| February 6, 2020 | −80% · was $4,455,500 → $891,100 |
| December 20, 2018 | −25% · was $4,455,500 → $3,341,625 |
| July 5, 2018 | −40% · was $4,455,500 → $2,673,300 |
| January 11, 2018 | −25% · was $4,455,500 → $3,341,625 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pyro cost in GTA Online?
The Pyro costs $4,455,500 in GTA Online, available from Warstock Cache & Carry.
How do I unlock the Trade Price for the Pyro?
You unlock the Trade Price of $3,350,000 for the Pyro by completing 33 Air Freight Cargo Missions. This requires a Hangar.
Where can I buy the Pyro in GTA Online?
You can buy the Pyro from Warstock Cache & Carry in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Pyro?
The Pyro has a tested top speed of 222.75 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Can the Pyro be customized?
Yes. It can be customized at a Hangar aircraft workshop.