how is the savage helicopter ?

[Hoosierdaddy76]

Nice if you have bodies to man the gun(s). Completed Humane Labs last night/this morning and I piloted it while a crew mate turned everything in sight into Swiss cheese. The guns sound really amazing. Also took two or three direct hits from missiles fired by NPC Buzzards and kept flying.

[Solo Wing Pixy]

Nice if you have bodies to man the gun(s). Completed Humane Labs last night/this morning and I piloted it while a crew mate turned everything in sight into Swiss cheese. The guns sound really amazing. Also took two or three direct hits from missiles fired by NPC Buzzards and kept flying.

 

@DNS this comment completely destroys your argument there

 

Can't wait to own one of these beasts. RIP Buzzard though At least is more agile than the Savage.

[The Gator]

 

I also find it funny how you automatically assume i suck with it.. I guess you call being locked on for six blocks away "sucking" since i still wasn't able to outrun it after two more blocks.. I also guess getting shot by merryweather at the helicopter pickup sucking also..

 

We said "maybe you just suck at it"

 

And like I said before there is a Pilot seat and Gunner seat on the Savage. If you don't believe me try asking one of your friends to gun the savage and you will see that there is a gunner seat in the Savage.

Can the 'gunner' actually gain access to the cannons/missiles?

 

Yes. Just like the Buzzard.

 

The gunner has access to missiles where the Pilot uses the cannon

 

 

How do you activate it? Because I haven't been able to.

[SimsDaniel916]

 

Nice if you have bodies to man the gun(s). Completed Humane Labs last night/this morning and I piloted it while a crew mate turned everything in sight into Swiss cheese. The guns sound really amazing. Also took two or three direct hits from missiles fired by NPC Buzzards and kept flying.

 

@DNS this comment completely destroys your argument there

 

Can't wait to own one of these beasts. RIP Buzzard though At least is more agile than the Savage.

 

The AI Buzzard rockets have a damage hit of about 20 compared to a players rocket which is around 90.

[Solo Wing Pixy]

 

 

I also find it funny how you automatically assume i suck with it.. I guess you call being locked on for six blocks away "sucking" since i still wasn't able to outrun it after two more blocks.. I also guess getting shot by merryweather at the helicopter pickup sucking also..

 

We said "maybe you just suck at it"

 

And like I said before there is a Pilot seat and Gunner seat on the Savage. If you don't believe me try asking one of your friends to gun the savage and you will see that there is a gunner seat in the Savage.

Can the 'gunner' actually gain access to the cannons/missiles?

 

Yes. Just like the Buzzard.

 

The gunner has access to missiles where the Pilot uses the cannon

 

 

How do you activate it? Because I haven't been able to.

 

 

Well if you are a solo pilot you can use both weapons.

 

Both players can enter the cockpit of the Savage and if you are the gunner simply use the switch weapon button (X on the X360) to change weapons.

 

Sorry if I answered wrongly, I am kinda confused by your question there.

[SaltyGTAFMember]

 

Do Not buy this helicopter... It's the worst in the game.. The savage helicopter is about 3 times slower than the buzzard.. It deaccelerates faster than it could accelerate.. It's weaker than the buzzard and it only takes about one or two clips of an ap pistol to send it into critical damage.. It only takes one hit of a rocket and no one else is able to control anything on it.. And guess what.. NO FLARES.. there is no way to dodge locked on missles also.. It's a waste of 1.9 mil.. i made an account today to warn you guy's about this mistake of a military helicopter.. I'm pretty angry rockstar ruined a bassass looking helicopter.. the sh*t is basically a giant "lock on to me cause i can't manuver anywhere" sign

 

Like what Maned Wolf said maybe you just suck at it.

 

A friend of mine owns it, though I want one too. My friend took the pilot seat and I was the gunner.

 

We destroyed EVERYONE on the server, had a few people coming in tanks, jets etc and we both took them down.

 

Homing missiles were no match to us too because my friend was a "professional" low flyer that made dodging homing missiles easy.

 

 

Git gud m8.

 

Just noobs nothing to see here.

Edited March 13, 2015 by DumbForum

[The Gator]

 

 

 

I also find it funny how you automatically assume i suck with it.. I guess you call being locked on for six blocks away "sucking" since i still wasn't able to outrun it after two more blocks.. I also guess getting shot by merryweather at the helicopter pickup sucking also..

 

We said "maybe you just suck at it"

 

And like I said before there is a Pilot seat and Gunner seat on the Savage. If you don't believe me try asking one of your friends to gun the savage and you will see that there is a gunner seat in the Savage.

Can the 'gunner' actually gain access to the cannons/missiles?

 

Yes. Just like the Buzzard.

 

The gunner has access to missiles where the Pilot uses the cannon

 

 

How do you activate it? Because I haven't been able to.

 

 

Well if you are a solo pilot you can use both weapons.

 

Both players can enter the cockpit of the Savage and if you are the gunner simply use the switch weapon button (X on the X360) to change weapons.

 

Sorry if I answered wrongly, I am kinda confused by your question there.

 

 

I was asking, as the co-pilot, how do I equip the missiles. You say it's X, which would be Square on PlayStation 4. I tried that before, but it didn't work. I'll give it a try again.

[Solo Wing Pixy]

 

 

 

 

I also find it funny how you automatically assume i suck with it.. I guess you call being locked on for six blocks away "sucking" since i still wasn't able to outrun it after two more blocks.. I also guess getting shot by merryweather at the helicopter pickup sucking also..

 

We said "maybe you just suck at it"

 

And like I said before there is a Pilot seat and Gunner seat on the Savage. If you don't believe me try asking one of your friends to gun the savage and you will see that there is a gunner seat in the Savage.

Can the 'gunner' actually gain access to the cannons/missiles?

 

Yes. Just like the Buzzard.

 

The gunner has access to missiles where the Pilot uses the cannon

 

 

How do you activate it? Because I haven't been able to.

 

 

Well if you are a solo pilot you can use both weapons.

 

Both players can enter the cockpit of the Savage and if you are the gunner simply use the switch weapon button (X on the X360) to change weapons.

 

Sorry if I answered wrongly, I am kinda confused by your question there.

 

 

I was asking, as the co-pilot, how do I equip the missiles. You say it's X, which would be Square on PlayStation 4. I tried that before, but it didn't work. I'll give it a try again.

 

Hmm thats odd.

 

When I press X it switches to the missiles. Maybe R* servers acting up again?

[DNS_protocol]

We tried everything when i first bought the savage and there wasn't any way for my friend to use the guns on it or the missles.. It's like how the tank has a gunner spot but you are not able to access it.. And what arguement was destroyed? you unlock the savage after the fourth mission on the last heist not humane labs you jackass

[Solo Wing Pixy]

We tried everything when i first bought the savage and there wasn't any way for my friend to use the guns on it or the missles.. It's like how the tank has a gunner spot but you are not able to access it.. And what arguement was destroyed? you unlock the savage after the fourth mission on the last heist not humane labs you jackass

 

Maybe you didn't read my old comment properly.

 

I said it was unlocked during the Pacific Standard Job (last Heist) I didn't say it was unlocked in the Humane Labs. I only sated what was unlocked in the Humane Labs.

 

And the gunner not being able to access the missiles is pretty damn odd because we did it before. I think its an issue with R*s servers again. I'll investigate when I have time

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

 

 

 

 

 

Dumb question but screw it since I couldn't find an actual answer around. Where is it to buy it? I checked all around and nothing. Do I have to complete something to unlock it?

 

I think Warstock will sell it after you complete one of the heists (Humane Labs Raid?)

Hope this helped.

It's 2 heists after the humane raid during the set-ups of the final heist that you unlock it.

There you go.

So the set up and not the actual heist ?

How is the set up called ?

 

To unlock the Savage you have to complete the finale of the Pacific Standard Job.

 

The Humane Labs raid unlocks the Hydra, Insurgent and some others but not the Savage.

 

EDIT: Here's proof:

 

 

I know because of my own experience the hydra unlocks when finishing the preperation on the aitcraft carrier

[Oink]

 

Awesomeness!!!

[Shadowfennekin]

I've yet to see a Savage in Free Roam. All I've seen is Gunned Insurgents and Hydras

[Shaundi.]

Do Not buy this helicopter... It's the worst in the game..

I bought it and I like it.

 

You saying it's the worst in the game is your opinion.

[Wildfire_08]

Agreed, I haven't seen one yet either on PS4.

 

Probably because PS4 servers have been far worse than Xbox with the disconnects since release so I'd imagine less groups have been able to even get to the last heist.

 

Even so, not worried if I see one because unlike Jets, Helis are one thing that noob players will never be able to utilise to the point of "spawn kill"

[DavyBaby2011]

It's a beast of a machine!

[Wildfire_08]

The valkyrie is also a beast.

 

I know some people have been trying to say it sucks in free mode but if you know what you're doing you won't get hit by the homing missile, giving your co-pilot a chance to wreck face.

 

Standard RPGs however are more worrying than homing missiles in the Valkyrie.

[DNS_protocol]

I tried to apply battlefield tactic's to the savage but that's when i got locked on from six + blocks away.. I will try that savage co pilot option one more time.. It was null last time we tried and we didn't recieve any notifications when mounting it. It needs flares or more flight power if you really can't use the co pilot options..

[CaliMeatWagon]

While the Savage is exactly how the name suggests, it is borderline OP. And I'm not one to call something OP. The amount of damage it can do in a short amount of time is truly amazing. It's only disadvantage is it's size and speed/maneuverability.

 

One thing I really wish they would of done with this is remove all weapon controls from the pilot. Make the co-pilot, the RIO, in control of the weapons systems.

[Geisterfaust]

 

I haven't unlocked the Savage yet however I have tested it in the content creator and wow, what a beast! Still trying to decide what to get. The Savage or the Hydra...

Same decision for me.

 

I've got the Hydra now.

 

+ It's the only armed jet available via Pegasus;

+ can sustain 2 missiles;

+ Hover mode nice for landing everywhere;

+ Best vehicle to evade 5 stars and fight police. Somehow, in lobbies with lag you will encounter situations when cannon rounds are just bypassing police choppers. Combined with police piloting skills, it's still easier to use mixed tactics: attack choppers from the top, bottom or behind, combining rockets and cannons;

- Hover mode is difficult for targeting. It may sound stupid, but it's easier to attack Lazer-style. However, in hover mode you can easily provide suppressive fire and fight people behind cover. With enough coordination on the ground, this thing is perfect to take out groups of players;

- Despite this thing can use helipads, you can only order it to airstrips (LSIA, McKenzie, Sandy Shores);

- Physics is something new here, you will need some time to use it against ground targets with full potential;

 

Buzzard is f*cked. Annihilator is dead. There are 3 air vehicles, that can at least try to be on par with Hydra: it's the Savage because of the spamming missiles and explosive rounds, Valkyrie with skilled gunners in the city and, of course, Lazer because it's old but gold. Skilled Lazer pilot is dangerous everywhere, especially in the air. Lazer is faster and more agile. The only, only downside of Lazer is the inability to hit the brakes Hydra style. Hydra pilot can do it and let Lazer pass, then attack both with rockets and cannon.

I'm not mentioning Besra, because you can only run away with this thing.

Edited March 13, 2015 by hei3enberg

[Giantsgiants]

I haven't unlocked the Savage yet however I have tested it in the content creator and wow, what a beast! Still trying to decide what to get. The Savage or the Hydra...

Honestly, go with what type of vehicle you're better with. If you're better with jets, get a Hydra. If you're better with helicopters, get a Savage.

 

I suck at killing stuff with helicopters, so I can't really see myself owning with a Savage, so I went for the Hydra.

[t20ali786]

its terrible 1 homing launcher shot and your dead

also the co pilot seat doesn't work

Edited March 13, 2015 by t20ali786

[Wildfire_08]

its terrible 1 homing launcher shot and your dead

 

People said that about the Valkyrie too, yet that homing missile will not hit a Valkyrie Pilot who knows what they're doing IF it's a 1 on 1 type situation (Quite often is for me).

 

So I can't see how the Savage would be any different unless it is drastically slowly & less agile than the Valkyrie.

 

I haven't flown the Savage yet, so not sure of it's maneuverability.

Edited March 13, 2015 by Wildfire_08

[JumpingKentFlash]

I tried the Savage in creator mode. That gun is a beast.

[MrWuggy]

its terrible 1 homing launcher shot and your dead

also the co pilot seat doesn't work

 

That's the way it should be. Makes strategizing all the more important.

I got around 5 kills last night with the explosive cannons.

[GKS Sahara]

its terrible 1 homing launcher shot and your dead

 

Yeah..... Its like that in reality too lmao

[DNS_protocol]

No it's not ^

[TheGoodSgtScooter]

Nice if you have bodies to man the gun(s). Completed Humane Labs last night/this morning and I piloted it while a crew mate turned everything in sight into Swiss cheese. The guns sound really amazing. Also took two or three direct hits from missiles fired by NPC Buzzards and kept flying.

I think you're talking about the Valkyrie.

[TheForgottenOne]

this chopper is very powerful.without the homing launcher,it will be a nightmare.

[mgrebel]

I bought the savage last night. It is powerful, it is prone to ground based homing missiles. It is not fast, second player cannot control guns or rockets. It is 1.95 million. Its not a free to am troll machine, but I appreciate that.