Need a helicopter fast in GTA 5 on PS3? There’s a cheat for that. No need to steal one from the airport or wait for a Pegasus delivery — you can spawn one on the spot in about three seconds.
Here’s the code you need.
What Is the Helicopter Cheat Code for GTA 5 PS3?
The helicopter cheat in GTA 5 PS3 spawns a Buzzard Attack Helicopter — the small, agile chopper with missiles and miniguns attached. It’s one of the most useful vehicles in the game.
Buzzard Helicopter Cheat (PS3):
Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, TriangleEnter it using your controller while in free roam — no menus needed. If you entered it correctly, the Buzzard spawns right next to you.
A few things to know:
- You cannot be in a vehicle when you enter it
- Make sure you have enough space around you — entering the code in a tight alley or indoors won’t work well
- The code can be entered multiple times to spawn more than one
Are There Other Aircraft Cheats on PS3?
The Buzzard is the main one, but GTA 5 PS3 has a few other aircraft-related cheats worth knowing:
| Vehicle | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Buzzard Helicopter | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle |
| Duster (Crop Plane) | Right, Left, R1, R1, R1, Left, Triangle, Triangle, X, Circle, L1, L1 |
| Stunt Plane | Circle, Right, L1, L2, Left, R1, L1, L1, Left, Left, X, Triangle |
The Buzzard is the go-to for most players since it’s armed and fast. The stunt plane is great for flying around, but it won’t help you in combat.
What Happens to Cheats and Your Save File?
This is important — using cheats in GTA 5 disables achievements and trophies for that session. The moment you enter any cheat code, trophy progress locks until you restart the game.
A few ground rules if you care about your save:
- Cheats don’t save — you need to re-enter them every session
- Trophies are only disabled for that play session, not permanently
- If you want to use cheats without affecting progress, keep a separate save file
Other than the trophy lockout, there’s no permanent downside. Use them freely in free roam, just don’t do it mid-mission if you’re going for 100% completion.
