Dear Developers,
As a long-time, passionate player of this game, I usually refrain from posting complaints or suggestions. I tend to adapt and enjoy the game as it is. However, I feel compelled to raise this issue as it has become increasingly frustrating, and I believe it has been overlooked in the community.
Let me address the problem with the UH-1C helicopter in the American tech tree.
The UH-1B, as the first Huey, does not have any visible targeting camera mounted on its model. It makes perfect sense that it uses a 6x zoom optical scope — it’s a fair and understandable implementation.
However, the real issue lies with the ‘UH-1C variant’. Despite having a large, clearly visible targeting scope modeled on the nose, it still uses the same 6x zoom scope as the UH-1B. This is baffling. Why put effort into modeling the scope visually if it’s functionally the same as the previous one?
What’s worse, the UH-1C XM-30 is currently rated at BR 8.7, which makes it extremely difficult to play. In this BR range, enemies come with MANPADS-equipped SPAAs, while I have no way to respond — no RWR, no flares, not even a decent scope. All the while, I’m breaking my neck and burning my eyes just trying to keep the target in sight, squinting through a modest 6x scope trying to manually guide missiles at targets they can barely see past 1.9 km. Beyond 3 km, the missile shakes uncontrollably and misses altogether.
For comparison:
- Mi-8TB has 4 km range missiles, 8x zoom scope, and sits at BR 8.0.
- Mi-4AV has 10x zoom optics, and also sits at BR 8.0.
Yet the UH-1C remains at 8.7 BR with inferior optics, no flares, and no RWR.
Proposed Solutions:
To make the UH-1C XM-30 / UH-1C competitive and enjoyable again, I suggest the following:
- Lower the Battle Rating from 8.7 to 8.0 or 8.3
- Upgrade the optical scope from 6x to at least 10x zoom to reflect the modeled targeting camera
Thank you for reading this lengthy message, and for your continued hard work in developing this wonderful game. I truly hope this issue receives attention and that adjustments can be made to improve the gameplay experience for UH-1C pilots.
Sincerely,
A dedicated fan of the game