![]() ![]() N2 - The Boeing Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche helicopter has been in development for some 20 years. Additionally, the helicopter in the Rocket Barrage ability cameo is an AH-1 Cobra.T1 - Indian under fire : just how effective will the Comanche scout/attack helicopter be? Interestingly the rocket pods upgrade's cameo are actually the Hellfire missiles that the Comanche comes with already. The Comanche has two rocket pods on each wing which contradicts the fact that the 4 anti-tank missiles fired by the Comanche are based on Hellfire missiles which are exposed in their missile pod of 4. The Soviet Twinblade bears a striking resemblance, being different in function only in that it doubles as a transport. Hammerheads and Venoms from the Tiberium Universe were very similar to it (provides air support for troops) only it uses guns and rockets. The Bell 360 Invictus, which somewhat resembles the Comanche visually except for the lack of an enclosed tail rotor, is slated to become the army's future attack helicopter. The Comanche was ultimately canceled in favor of UAVs, with remaining funds used to upgrade existing attack helicopters only two Comanche prototypes were ever built. It was to have stealth characteristics, which, in the game, only General Granger's Stealth Comanches possess. The real RAH-66 Comanche helicopter was intended to replace the Apache helicopter. When the Comanche Rocket Pods upgrade is completed They are also the only aircraft among General Granger's forces to not have a Point Defense Laser system, most likely for balance of gameplay, as a large swath of Comanches with single PDLs would be extremely lethal to almost every single ground unit. Comanches in general suffer from poor armor.ĮMP weapons are also capable of causing the Comanche to crash by disabling it. ![]() Rogue MiGs and Raptors are also quite dangerous to it. ![]() Most anti-aircraft units are effective against the Comanche, notable examples being the GLA's Quad Cannon and China's Gatling Cannon. Groups are capable of destroying most anti-air units. Interestingly, if a Comanche using the rocket barrage ability is ordered to stop before expending the rocket supply and another target is within range, it will fire the remaining rockets on said target (provided it's an enemy unit or base defense) before using its gun and primary rockets. The Rocket Pod upgrade enables a Comanche to fire a staggering amount of rockets in a given area, and was capable of being used to destroy buildings or a large group of units, making them effective for demolition duty in a pinch. They make very good base guards, as they are immune to Rebel Ambushes, infantry drops, tank drops and a large enough group can destroy a Sneak Attack tunnel before it is fully deployed. In groups they are potentially very dangerous, particularly in the case of General Granger's 'Stealth Comanches'. Highly maneuverable, it is effective against ground units of most types, especially infantry and light vehicles, which are easy prey. The Comanche's chief purpose is close air support for ground units on the offensive. Purchasable at any Strategy Center for $1500 Purchasable at any Malcolm Granger Airfield in Zero Hour for $1000Īllows the Comanche to gain rank twice as quickly. Purchasable at any American Airfield in Zero Hour for $1000 Purchasable at any American Airfield for $800Īllows the Comanche to defend itself against missile attacks. ![]() The rockets don't track targets, but scatter randomly across a wide area, damaging everything that happens to be within the scatter radius. Orders the Comanche to empty its rocket pods at the target location. ![]()
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