Why You Can‘t Sell Jets in GTA Online: An Investigative Guide
As an avid Grand Theft Auto fan, you‘ve probably wondered at some point while gazing longingly at flight menus: why can‘t I sell my Hydra, Lazer, or other cherished jet in GTA Online?
I‘ve asked that question many times myself. Unfortunately, the short answer is that Rockstar Games has imposed restrictions on selling certain aircraft like special vehicles and Pegasus planes. Let‘s dive deeper into the reasons why and explore workarounds that still let you profit from your expensive hangar toys.
Special Vehicles: Stuck With These Jets Forever
So you drained your bank account to buy that sleek new P-45 Nokota fighter, only to quickly realize there‘s no way to get rid of it. Why not? Well, the Nokota falls under the "special vehicle" classification in GTA Online, alongside other fast attack aircraft like:
- Hydra VTOL Jet
- P-996 Lazer Fighter Jet
- RM-10 Bombushka Cargo Plane
According to dedicated fan site GTA Base, over 60 air and land vehicles are in this non-sellable category. That‘s a ton of future garage clutter!
What makes special vehicles so special – and unsellable? Rockstar has never officially commented, but game code sleuths speculate these aircraft are tied to core gameplay scripts that prevent resale.
I anticipate we‘ll see more unsellable special vehicles as Rockstar expands GTA Online, especially military jets with special attributes like vertical flight. They want to tempt fans to splash out on these crown jewel aircraft without the financial safety net of resales.
Unfortunately, that means your beloved Hydra is a permanent part of your fleet – for better or worse!
Pegasus Aircraft: No Selling These High-End Toys Either
Beyond frustrating special vehicle rules, Pegasus vehicles pose another barrier to unloading aircraft for cold hard GTA cash.
Pegasus offers a luxury lifestyle delivery service for sports cars, helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft like:
- Titan Cargo Plane
- Cargobob Helicopter
- Dodo Seaplane
A full 19 aircraft costing up to $2.3 million GTA dollars are tied to Pegasus perks.
However, similar to special vehicles, Pegasus planes can NEVER be sold – only collected by the iconic Pegasus chief or abandoned occasionally.
So if you‘re having buyer‘s remorse about that shiny Dodo seaplane, kiss those thousands goodbye forever!
Owning a Hangar and Workshop: Minimum Requirements for Selling Aircraft
Given all these flashy jets you can‘t sell, what CAN you actually sell for profit as a high-flying GTA baller?
- Purchased aircraft stored in your hangar
- Certain smuggler-themed aircraft from gunrunning DLC
But first, you must own a:
Hangar – To store purchased aircraft out of sight from prying eyes
Aircraft Workshop – Lets you upgrade and customize aircraft
Here are all the hangar and workshop combos currently available:
| Hangar | Purchase Price | Workshop Price | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSIA Hangar A17 | $1,200,000 | $495,000 | $1,695,000 |
| Fort Zancudo Hangar 3497 | $2,085,000 | Included | $2,085,000 |
| Fort Zancudo Hangar 3499 | $2,530,000 | Included | $2,530,000 |
| Fort Zancudo Hangar 3497 + Workshop | $3,650,000 | Included | $3,650,000 |
A small initial invest to unlock major selling potential!
Once your elite pilot headquarters is set up, ANY purchasable aircraft stored safely inside can be sold via the modification menu:
- Approach the aircraft
- Modify using the interaction menu
- Select Sell to profit!
Now let‘s explore the best aircraft investments to turn over for big GTA paydays!
TopProfitable Jets & Hangar Resales in GTA Online
While I‘m still sore I can‘t unload my beloved laser-spewing Hydra, plenty of other jets DO return solid profits after reselling them from your pimped out hangar.
Here are top sellable aircraft targets:
Alpha Z1 Plane
- Price: $2,785,000
- Sell Value: ~$2,006,000
- Description: Single prop two seater. Perfect for starters
P-45 Nokota
- Price: $2.815,000
- Sell Value: ~$2,104,000
- Description: Twin engine fighter jet. Agile with good handling.
Pyro Jet
- Price: $3,550,000
- Sell Value: ~$2,612,000
- Description: Supersonic jet fighter. Insane acceleration.
I expect to see more collectible jets with customizable upgrades which retain value at resale in future GTA Online expansions later this year.
Tip: Don‘t forget to pimp that ride with stylish livery before selling her off! Added skin customization boosts aircraft resale price.
Based on monitoring various GTA forums like gtaforums.com, here are projected hot sellable jets in 2024 and 2024:
- F-16 Fighting Falcon
- F-14 Tomcat
- Su-35 Super Flanker
Rockstar loves to push the boundaries of insane future aircraft – so an expandable drone swarm mothership also seems likely down the road!
Should You Buy a Shark Card for Premium Jets?
I get it – you desperately crave that shiny new B-11 Strikeforce jet to dominate skies but lack sufficient illicit GTA funds.
While I can‘t explicitly recommend laundering money to afford pixels, purchasing a Shark Card for 3.5 million in-game dollars conveniently unlocks top tier aircraft.
However, given the B-11 strikes at a whopping $4.3 million, you may need to splurge on the pricey Megalodon Shark Card, ringing in at $100 real dollars.
That‘s a big chunk of change – but power has a price in Los Santos. And personally, I say it‘s worth ruling the skies in the most badass jet fighter!
The choice comes down to grinding hours of missions for incremental cash versus shelling out for instant gratification. For newer players, Shark Cards make quick progress possible.
Veterans argue the long grind unlocks greater rewards. Ultimately, choose which path best fuels your criminal empire!
Selling Aircraft in GTA Online: Final Takeaways
I hope this inside guide gave you clarity on what jets you CAN and CAN‘T sell after purchase in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Let‘s recap the key takeaways:
- Special and Pegasus vehicles are non-sellable
- You need a hangar with workshop to sell planes
- ONLY stored purchasable aircraft can be resold
- Consider a Shark Card if you‘re hungry for quick jet ownership
While restrictions are annoying, Rockstar has incentives to keep them in place. And look on the bright side – at least you get to keep awesome rides like the Hydra forever!
I‘ll be eagerly awaiting new jets, game expansions and listening for rumors on sellable changes. Until then, I‘m dusting off my flight suit for more smuggler gang air battles. See you in Los Santos skies friends!
What future GTA Online jets and features are YOU most excited about?
