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== Description ==
== Description ==
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..
Based on the [[wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], the Sparrow handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the [[Maverick]] despite its outdated appearance, but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas.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.
 
Despite its outdated appearance, the helicopter handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the [[Maverick]], but has taken a slight downturn in GTA San Andreas.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.


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Image:Sparrow-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City.
Image:Sparrow-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City.
Image:Sparrow-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (note the dislocated tail rotor).
Image:Sparrow-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (note the dislocated tail rotor).
Image:Sparrow-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories.
Image:Sparrow-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories.
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==Locations==
== Trivia ==
* The [[wp:Bell 47|Bell Model 47]] [[wp:H-13 Sioux|"Sioux"]], which the Sparrow bases itself off, features a military version, the H-13, made famous by its role in [[wp:M*A*S*H (TV series)|M*A*S*H]], a television series that aired between 1972 and 1983.
 
== Locations ==
'''GTA Vice City'''
'''GTA Vice City'''


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'''GTA Vice City Stories'''
'''GTA Vice City Stories'''
*On a helipad at the [[Escobar International Airport]] after completing [[From Zero to Hero]].
*On a helipad at the [[Escobar International Airport]] after completing [[From Zero to Hero]].
== See also ==
* [[Sea Sparrow]]


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Revision as of 11:10, 4 November 2011

Vehicle
Sparrow
A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City.
A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City.
A Sparrow in flight in GTA Vice City.
Appearance(s) [[Appearance::GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Vice City Stories]]
Vehicle type Civilian aircraft
Body style 2-door helicopter
Capacity 2 (pilot and passenger)
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The Sparrow is a helicopter featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

Description

Based on the Bell Model 47 "Sioux", the Sparrow handles quite well in GTA Vice City compared to the Maverick despite its outdated appearance, 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.

  • GTA Vice City.

    GTA Vice City.

  • GTA San Andreas (note the dislocated tail rotor).

    GTA San Andreas (note the dislocated tail rotor).

  • GTA Vice City Stories.

    GTA Vice City Stories.

Trivia

  • The Bell Model 47 "Sioux", which the Sparrow bases itself off, features a military version, the H-13, made famous by its role in M*A*S*H, a television series that aired between 1972 and 1983.

Locations

GTA Vice City

Notes: Sparrow only spawn in these areas (except the one in Downtown) after completing the mission Rub Out.

GTA San Andreas

GTA Vice City Stories

See also

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