


In its original appearance in GTA III, the Rhino assumes a stark appearance with little detail on its armored body. The Rhino is depicted as a block-shaped vehicle with a truck-style, three-axle chassis, a narrow windshield and large doors on each side, along with the corresponding turret on top. Contrary to most real-life tanks, the Rhino uses traditional wheels instead of dedicated tracks (likely due to technical limitations). The Rhino's weapon configuration and chassis are similar to the equipment of the LAV-600. Its features also resemble the seemingly original and chunky design reminiscent of a modified M3 Stuart, but with a front that more closely resembles that of an M4 Sherman. However, its front end does bear some resemblance to that of the six-wheeled M93 Fox reconassaince vehicle, and the sides belong to the design of the Panhard ERC 90. In Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Rhino does not appear to be directly based on any real-life military vehicle. Law enforcement tends not to use the main cannon of the vehicle, except in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, in which the gun causes massive damage and usually kills the player.ĭesign Grand Theft Auto III - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Like its predecessor in Grand Theft Auto 2, the Rhino appears when the player attains a six star Wanted Level, or upon entering Fort Zancudo in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. The Rhino appears as the successor of the Tank, the Tiger Tank and the Royal Pain from the 2D Universe games, remaining a large vehicle with limited mobility but with strong armor and devastating firepower thanks to its cannon.
