Volatus
The Buckingham Volatus is a Helicopters-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $2,295,000.
Last on sale: −40% · was $2,295,000 → $1,377,000 on July 31, 2025
Buckingham Volatus at a glance
Volatus top speed
161.25 mph. Independent testing puts the Volatus at 161.25 mph.
Volatus lap time
#8 in Helicopters. Its tested 0:55.388 lap ranks #8 in Helicopters.
How to get the Volatus in GTA Online
The Volatus was added to GTA Online on June 7, 2016, in the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Elitás Travel for $2,295,000.
It is stored as a Pegasus vehicle and called in through the Pegasus service.
It can be customized at the Agency (Imani Tech) and a Hangar aircraft workshop.
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Volatus from the Pegasus concierge.
Imani Tech upgrades
Fitted at the Agency Vehicle Workshop. Each option is a fixed one-time cost.
- Missile Lock-On Jammer$400,000
Blocks homing missile lock-on from other players and weaponized vehicles.
Performance
- Top speed
- 161.25 mph
- #2 in Helicopters · #23 overall
- Lap time
- 0:55.388
- #8 in Helicopters · #44 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Helicopters
- Manufacturer
- Buckingham
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Gears
- 1
- Seats
- 4
- Mass
- 8000 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
A single homing missile or sticky bomb is enough to destroy the Volatus. Its only cushion is 2 hits from explosive Mk II sniper rounds.
- Homing missiles, sticky bombs, RPGs, grenades, MOC cannon, tank cannon & AA flak
- 1 hit
- Includes Oppressor Mk II and jet missiles.
- 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.
History
The Volatus was last discounted 55 weeks ago, the week of July 31, 2025, at 40% off. It has been discounted 9 times.
Discount history 9 weeks
Weekly sales
| July 31, 2025 | −40% · was $2,295,000 → $1,377,000 |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2025 | −40% · was $2,295,000 → $1,377,000 |
| August 22, 2024 | −30% · was $2,295,000 → $1,606,500 |
| May 16, 2024 | −30% · was $2,295,000 → $1,606,500 |
| June 10, 2021 | −35% · was $2,295,000 → $1,491,750 |
| August 20, 2020 | −30% · was $2,295,000 → $1,606,500 |
| August 22, 2019 | −40% · was $2,295,000 → $1,377,000 |
| June 20, 2019 | −40% · was $2,295,000 → $1,377,000 |
| May 24, 2018 | −40% · was $2,295,000 → $1,377,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volatus cost in GTA Online?
The Volatus costs $2,295,000 in GTA Online, available from Elitás Travel.
Where can I buy the Volatus in GTA Online?
You can buy the Volatus from Elitás Travel in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Volatus?
The Volatus has a tested top speed of 161.25 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Can the Volatus be customized?
Yes. It can be customized at the Agency (Imani Tech) and a Hangar aircraft workshop.