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The Police Predator is a fast patrol boat appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Episodes from Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
The boat succeeds the Predator from the 3D Universe, assuming a similar speedboat design with additional radar and communication equipment.
Description
Like previous renditions, the Police Predator serves as the main patrol vessel used by law enforcement. It usually only spawns when the player has a Wanted Level near or in water. In later games, the Police Predator can sometimes be seen patrolling coastal areas.
Influence
The HD Universe appearance of the boat strongly resembles a Type PP-601 patrol boat, seen in the hull length, cabin area and vented details on the back, as well as the radar equipment and frame positioning, with some elements, like the front windscreen, derived from the Hisibi Haibao HP1300.
Design
Grand Theft Auto IV
The vehicle retains the general layout from previous iterations, but appears to take the appearance of a small patrol watercraft, with an enlarged, wider body. The front of the boat features two cleats and hand rails. An LCPD emblem is found on the trunk cabin, and on either side underneath the cabin side windows. LCPD text is found on the roof and POLICE markings along the platform coaming. The platform coaming also features hand rails. The washboard also features two aerials. Various naval accessories and a lamp are mounted onto the roof, and fenders are hung along the sides. Unlike previous renditions, the vehicle lacks any mounted weaponry.
The boat assigns a white primary color for most of the body, while a blue secondary color is applied on the lower hull and the gunwales.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
The Police Predator returns with an identical design to that of the GTA IV rendition, but slight changes were made. The "POLICE" markings are again found on the side, and "Dial 911" markings are seen along the top. The LSPD emblem is found on the trunk cabin and more "POLICE" text is seen on the radar. The lamp on the roof can be toggled on and off, like any watercraft.
Color distribution is the same as in GTA IV, but the secondary color is set to black.
Performance
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Police Predator is rather heavy compared to other speedboats such as the Jetmax or the Squalo, but is still a good choice thanks to its acceleration, top speed and handling. While the machine guns are absent on the HD Universe version, the Police Predator seems to be less sensitive to collisions and gunfire, given the general design and purpose.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
The Police Predator has impressive performance thanks to its powerful engines. The boat has mild steering which often "oversteers" (a bad radius issue with its props). The boat has reasonable acceleration and is not slowed down dramatically by waves or general current, however its stability while stationary in the water is often loose and therefore the boat has a tendency to move around unintentionally.
According to the files, the Police Predator is equipped with a radar in the manner as a mounted weapon, though does not serve any purpose and is likely made for the spin animation.
Gallery
Design
Images
GTA IV, with LCPD officers armed with Carbine Rifles on the platform, aiming for the player.
The Police Predator on Warstock Cache & Carry in GTA Online.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto IV
- The Predator only spawns when the player has a wanted level of at least three stars. They are pretty difficult to obtain, as there are two riflemen with Carbine Rifles and can kill the player easily if they are too close. However, Predator captains are scripted to give chase to the player only if they are swimming.
Grand Theft Auto V
- The Police Predator regularly patrols the coast areas of Los Santos and Blaine County, particularly Fort Zancudo and Los Santos International Airport. It also spawns if the player has a wanted level of at least two stars or more when the player is swimming or in a boat, but they will not spawn if the player is in an amphibious vehicle or in an aircraft while flying over the water.
Grand Theft Auto Online
Enhanced versions
- Can be purchased from Warstock Cache & Carry for $3,780,000 as part of the Agents of Sabotage update.
- Available for a trade price of $2,835,000 after completing The Black Box File.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Buoys Ahoy – A Police Predator, operated by the LCPD Harbor Unit, is briefly seen in an attempt to stop the boats, before it is destroyed by Dimitri's goons.
Grand Theft Auto Online
Agents of Sabotage
- The FIB Files
- The Black Box File
- Finale – After the player collects the black box, two Police Predators will start chasing them. Also, another two Police Predators will be parked at the Raton Canyon Bridge as the player completes their escape down Cassidy Creek.
- The Black Box File
Notable Owners
- Liberty City Police Department – As seen when wanted in Grand Theft Auto IV.
- Los Santos Police Department – As seen when wanted in Grand Theft Auto V and Online.
- National Coast Guard – As seen patrolling Los Santos International Airport and Fort Zancudo in GTA V.
Rewards
Grand Theft Auto V
- The Police Predator gives the player a Carbine Rifle upon entry.
Rockstar Games Social Club
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
Specifications
Model
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | predator
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predator
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PREDATOR
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PREDTOR
|
Police Predator | 5
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|
| GTA V and Online | predator
|
predator
|
PREDATOR
|
PREDATOR
|
Police Predator | 3
|
|
Population
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | CopsCopsThis vehicle will spawn as a police vehicle. |
N/A | 100 | N/A | N/A |
| GTA V and Online | None | COASTGUARD_BOAT | 100 | S_M_Y_USCG_01 | None |
Handling
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | 70 / 43.4 | 1 | N/A | RWD | 3000 / 6600 |
| GTA V and Online | 120 / 74.4 | 1 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5500 |
Audio
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA IV | |
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N/A | |||
| GTA V and Online | speedboat_horn
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supercar_4_eur_v8_1
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None | Predator | Boat | None |
Language
| English | Chinese (Traditional) | Chinese (Simplified) | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Korean | MexicanMexicanNahuatl/Aztec/Mexicano | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | Police Predator | 警用追獵快艇 | 警用追猎快艇 | Police Predator | Polizei-Predator | Predator polizia | ポリス・プレデター | 경찰 프레데터 | Predator de la policía | Policyjny Predator | Predator policial | Полицейский Predator | Predator de la policía |
Traffic Default Colors
| GTA IV | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | TertiaryTertiaryTertiary color (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Frost White | 74 Ultra Blue Poly | 113 Frost White | 0 Black |
| GTA V and Online | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | WheelsWheelsWheel/tertiary color (4) | TrimTrimTrim/quaternary color (5) | AccentAccentAccent/quinary color (6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Trivia
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
- The unit number (69269) on the LSPD Police Predator is a reference to the 69 sex position. This is also shared with the Police Bike.
- In the original version of the game, a map of the Alamo Sea and Sandy Shores can be seen inside the Police Predator, also seen in the Dinghy. This is replaced with a blank screen in the enhanced version of the game, along with a high-quality boat interior.
See Also
- Predator – 3D Universe iteration.
- Coast Guard Launch – Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars equivalent.