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The Sparrow is based on the [[wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], the military version of which, the H-13, was made famous by its role in M.A.S.H.. | The Sparrow is based on the [[wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], the military version of which, the H-13, was made famous by its role in M.A.S.H.. | ||
Despite its outdated appearance, the helicopter handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the [[Maverick]], but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas. It can fit 2 people inside and is great for transporting a body guard in GTA Vice City or a homie in GTA San Andreas. The Helicopter's weak point is its uncovered engine. A few shots is enough to bring | Despite its outdated appearance, the helicopter handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the [[Maverick]], but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas. It can fit 2 people inside and is great for transporting a body guard in GTA Vice City or a homie in GTA San Andreas. The Helicopter's weak point is its uncovered engine. A few shots is enough to bring it out of the air. Also of interesting is the tail rotor of the GTA San Andreas Sparrow, which is dislocated, placed a considerable distance further back from the tail fin. | ||
A more practical variant, known as the [[Sea Sparrow]], possesses a machine gun and the ability to land on water. | A more practical variant, known as the [[Sea Sparrow]], possesses a machine gun and the ability to land on water. | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 30 July 2010
The Sparrow is a helicopter featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Description
The Sparrow is based on the Bell Model 47 "Sioux", the military version of which, the H-13, was made famous by its role in M.A.S.H..
Despite its outdated appearance, the helicopter handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the Maverick, but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas. It can fit 2 people inside and is great for transporting a body guard in GTA Vice City or a homie in GTA San Andreas. The Helicopter's weak point is its uncovered engine. A few shots is enough to bring it out of the air. Also of interesting is the tail rotor of the GTA San Andreas Sparrow, which is dislocated, placed a considerable distance further back from the tail fin.
A more practical variant, known as the Sea Sparrow, possesses a machine gun and the ability to land on water.
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Locations
GTA Vice City
Notes: Sparrow only spawn in these areas (except the one in Downtown) after completing the mission Rub Out.
- On a grassy area in Vice Point, across the Links View Apartment near an alleyway.
- On a roof in Little Haiti.
- By a set of stairs leading to the interior of the building in Downtown used in G-Spotlight after completing that mission.
- On a roof across Apartment 3C in Ocean Beach.
GTA San Andreas
- On the roof of Madd Dogg's mansion after completing A Home in the Hills.
- On the roof of the Zombotech Corporation building in San Fierro.
GTA Vice City Stories
- On a helipad at the Escobar International Airport after completing From Zero to Hero.