Why does the helicopter pilot in this game only attack from the helipad?
Have you considered flanking the enemy and launching a surprise attack?
Besides, all they do is complain about missiles and IRCMs. There’s no ingenuity at all! There are plenty of ways to deal with them besides SPAA. For example, you could use helicopters to hunt other helicopters or engage in air superiority combat.
Please note that this is my personal opinion, so feel free to ignore it if you disagree.
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Because maps either offer zero protection for helicopters around the battlefield or offer the most protection at their helipads but nowhere else, they’re pretty horribly designed for anyone wanting to flank. The maps that actually do have hills usually require to spend way too much time navigating your way to a good location and by the time you’ve arrived there, the match has already been decided
I get in my heli, I strap on a bunch of unguided rockets and run to the battlefield. I do not flank, I do not fly low, I get killed instantly and I return to the hangar. Fun!
Recently, I’ve felt like these points haven’t been discussed anymore. As mentioned above, the focus has shifted to missiles and IRCM.
I wish I could use my unguided rocket helis on Air RB maps, tbfh. Would be fun taking out the likes of Light Pillboxes and Oldschool AI Tanks on a map like [Operation] Korsun or something.
Yeah I have no idea how players like MadSolar actually practice sufficiently to “git gud” using rocket helis when so many maps don’t allow a safe approach, and any half-aware tank will hear you coming miles away.
