Kosatka

Setup, step by step

1. 1Buy the Kosatka from Warstock after Pavel calls you; base price is $2,200,000.
2. 2Move the sub to the Cayo Perico side of the map so scoping and approach flights are short.
3. 3Run the Cayo Perico setup: gather intel at the party, scope the compound, then buy the approach and support items.
4. 4Photograph every secondary target inside the compound — secondary loot is most of your take.
5. 5Finish the heist, then wait out the cooldown before the next run (longer if you repeat the same primary target).

Best upgrade order

• Buy firstSparrow$1,815,000

  Spawns from the sub with you, halves setup travel time, and is the reason solo Cayo runs are quick.

• Buy laterGuided missilesabout $1,300,000

  Clears defensive targets during setups and is handy in free roam.

• OptionalSonar station

  Only useful for hunting underwater collectibles.

• OptionalWeapon workshop

  Saves trips to a bunker or Avenger if the sub is your base.

Worth knowing

• •The Sparrow is the upgrade that changes your hourly rate; buy it before anything cosmetic.
• •Panther statue runs are limited, so plan around the regular primary targets.

Setup and upgrade notes checked Sep 27, 2026.

Payback chart

Each bar is one week of profit after the purchase. Estimates, not guarantees.

Source: GTA Wiki · checked Sep 27, 2026