The Hydra is rated by many players as their favorite aircraft, for its speed, agility, and weapons which make it an excellent choice for any purpose requiring an airplane. The Hydra comes with various armaments, including lock-on or manual-aimed missiles, and flares as countermeasures for oncoming missiles fired by enemies, which redirects lock-on missiles shot from enemy Hydras or SAM sites (like those guarding Area 69) away from the player. Due to its excellent engine and maneuverability, the Hydra is the fastest aircraft (and one of the fastest vehicles) in GTA San Andreas, with a fixed top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h) and one of the easiest to fly when the player learns the basics of fixed-wing flight. One of its more prominent abilities is its VTOL ( Vertical Take Off and Landing) capabilities, which allows it to hover or descend or ascend vertically like a helicopter, and travel horizontally like an airplane these abilities are achieved by directing thrust from four jet outtakes downwards or backward using specific directional controls (by pushing the right analog stick forward/back, or, on a PC, by holding down 8 on the number pad, or Del). The Hydra is the most sophisticated aircraft in the GTA series, boasting a variety of equipment.

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