Shamal
The Buckingham Shamal is a Planes-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $1,150,000.
Last on sale: −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 on June 18, 2026
Buckingham Shamal at a glance
Shamal top speed
159 mph. Independent testing puts the Shamal at 159 mph.
Shamal lap time
#24 in Planes. Its tested 0:49.417 lap ranks #24 in Planes.
How to get the Shamal in GTA Online
The Shamal was added to GTA Online on October 1, 2013, at launch.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Elitás Travel for $1,150,000.
It is stored as a Pegasus vehicle and called in through the Pegasus service.
It can be customized at a Hangar aircraft workshop.
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Shamal from the Pegasus concierge.
Performance
- Top speed
- 159 mph
- #23 in Planes · #26 overall
- Lap time
- 0:49.417
- #24 in Planes · #24 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Planes
- Manufacturer
- Buckingham
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Gears
- 1
- Seats
- 10
- Mass
- 6400 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
The Shamal 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
4 options across 1 category. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $725.
Livery
4
| Stock Livery | $575 |
|---|---|
| Livery 1 | $625 |
| Livery 2 | $675 |
| Livery 3 | $725 |
History
The Shamal was last discounted 9 weeks ago, the week of June 18, 2026, at 30% off. It has been discounted 4 times.
Discount history 4 weeks
Weekly sales
| June 18, 2026 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| October 23, 2025 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| February 13, 2025 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Shamal cost in GTA Online?
The Shamal costs $1,150,000 in GTA Online, available from Elitás Travel.
Where can I buy the Shamal in GTA Online?
You can buy the Shamal from Elitás Travel in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Shamal?
The Shamal has a tested top speed of 159 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Can the Shamal be customized?
Yes. It can be customized at a Hangar aircraft workshop.