Volatol
The Volatol is a Planes-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $3,724,000.
Last on sale: −40% · was $3,724,000 → $2,234,400 on July 24, 2025
after completing the related Doomsday Heist Mission (requires a Facility Property)
Volatol at a glance
Volatol top speed
165.5 mph. Independent testing puts the Volatol at 165.5 mph.
Volatol lap time
#29 in Planes. Its tested 0:53.501 lap ranks #29 in Planes.
How to get the Volatol in GTA Online
The Volatol was added to GTA Online on December 12, 2017, in the Doomsday Heist update.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for $3,724,000.
It is stored in your Hangar.
It can be customized at a Hangar aircraft workshop.
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Volatol from the Interaction Menu under Aircraft.
It has a discounted trade price of $2,800,000, unlocked by completing the related Doomsday Heist Mission (requires a Facility Property).
Weapons
- Remote Turrets
Two passenger-operated machine gun turrets cover the nose and upper fuselage, each with full horizontal rotation and limited vertical arcs.
- Bombs
Its bomb bay carries up to 100 Explosive, Incendiary, Gas, or Cluster bombs.
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
- 165.5 mph
- #16 in Planes · #17 overall
- Lap time
- 0:53.501
- #29 in Planes · #32 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Planes
- Manufacturer
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Gears
- 1
- Seats
- 4
- Mass
- 40000 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
The Volatol 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
34 options across 6 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $374,150.
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 |
Bombs
5
| None | $700 |
|---|---|
| Explosive | $75,000 |
| Incendiary | $85,000 |
| Gas | $95,000 |
| Cluster | $120,000 |
Handling
4
| Stock Handling | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Smooth Handling | $20,000 |
| Sport Handling | $27,000 |
| Race Handling | $35,000 |
Livery
11
| None | $11,400 |
|---|---|
| Sweeping Stripes | $18,240 |
| Underside White | $19,380 |
| Volatol 985 | $20,520 |
| War Veteran | $21,660 |
| Semper Fi | $22,800 |
| Woodland | $23,370 |
| Night Spirit | $23,939 |
| Panic Basketball | $24,510 |
| Impotent Rage | $25,080 |
| Princess Robot Bubblegum | $25,650 |
History
The Volatol was last discounted 56 weeks ago, the week of July 24, 2025, at 40% off. It has been discounted 12 times.
Discount history 12 weeks
Weekly sales
| July 24, 2025 | −40% · was $3,724,000 → $2,234,400 |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | −30% · was $3,724,000 → $2,606,800 |
| June 1, 2023 | −30% · was $3,724,000 → $2,606,800 |
| December 29, 2022 | −30% · was $3,724,000 → $2,606,800 |
| November 3, 2022 | −35% · was $3,724,000 → $2,420,600 |
| November 11, 2021 | −40% · was $3,724,000 → $2,234,400 |
| May 21, 2020 | −50% · was $3,724,000 → $1,862,000 |
| November 28, 2019 | −60% · was $3,724,000 → $1,489,600 |
| February 21, 2019 | −30% · was $3,724,000 → $2,606,800 |
| January 17, 2019 | −35% · was $3,724,000 → $2,420,600 |
| August 16, 2018 | −30% · was $3,724,000 → $2,606,800 |
| February 22, 2018 | −25% · was $3,724,000 → $2,793,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volatol cost in GTA Online?
The Volatol costs $3,724,000 in GTA Online, available from Warstock Cache & Carry.
How do I unlock the Trade Price for the Volatol?
You unlock the Trade Price of $2,800,000 for the Volatol by completing the related Doomsday Heist Mission (requires a Facility Property).
Where can I buy the Volatol in GTA Online?
You can buy the Volatol from Warstock Cache & Carry in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Volatol?
The Volatol has a tested top speed of 165.5 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Can the Volatol be customized?
Yes. It can be customized at a Hangar aircraft workshop.