As we can see, the German EC-665 Tiger UHT is at Battle Rating 13.0, the same as helicopters like the AH-64E and Mi-28NM which possess advanced DIRCM. However, it is only equipped with 8 fire-and-forget missiles that have relatively poor post-penetration damage (inferior to the 179 and LMUR). This situation is inherently unbalanced.
Then, if we turn our attention to the French EC-665 Tiger HAC, we encounter an even more peculiar situation. This helicopter is positioned at BR 12.3, yet it is equipped with the exact same ground attack arsenal as the UHT variant: no cannon and only 8 fire-and-forget missiles. This is utterly illogical.
Therefore, this is a balance issue that requires urgent attention. Here is my perspective:
Firstly, the presence of advanced DIRCM must be a paramount factor in Battle Rating allocation. Helicopters like the Z-10ME, Mi-28NM, and AH-64E unquestionably belong at 13.0.
However, for fire-and-forget helicopters without advanced DIRCM, such as Israel’s AH-60, the situation is different. It lacks DIRCM but carries 16 fire-and-forget missiles. It deserves a BR demotion, but it should not be placed at the same BR as the Tiger UHT/HAC. A more appropriate BR for the AH-60 would be 12.7.
Consequently, both the Tiger UHT and HAC should be positioned at 12.3. This effectively separates them from the 12.0 helicopters that lack fire-and-forget capability altogether.
The above represents my humble opinions. I sincerely hope Gaijin will consider them. We, the players, want to see a more balanced and enjoyable game, as that is what fuels our passion and motivation to continue playing.
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this is the faimous gaijin balanc…
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“balance”
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Thanks for bringing this up I didn’t even notice lmao what gaijin, I think I know exactly what happened here they just uptiered all the top helicopters forgetting that germany only gets that one and it’s inferior to the rest
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I feel like one issue tho is the Tiger HAD for Spain it should carry SPIKE-ER and not hell fires I believe they already gave it hell fires just so it want higher BR than the UHT because gaijin has like this rule where they can’t have a premium vehicle be higher BR than the highest vehicle in a tree same basically happened with the Turkish Augusta and why it was so bad and now you’re reminding me that the HAC actually never existed but yeah that’s besides the point
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Well as seen with the dutch apaches, we can have a premium and tech tree addition from the same nation if the circumstances are right.
And in this case, I think a Spanish HAD Blk2 with SPIKE ER2s (16km range) or my preference, the H145M with the same missiles would be an appropriate answer to the underwhelming UHT.
Both the HAD and H145 have similar maneuverability and avionics to those found on the UHT, and they would offer a similar playstyle (being a light heli that can pop up & fire then hide again)
I don’t see how some have issues with this aircraft, it’s one of my favorite because of its great handling, it’s fine where it sits.
this might be the first time ever this is being said, but “german tax” lol
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/s just to be sure.