We present to you the Italian research tree for combat helicopters. Today we will tell you about the first three of them.
AB 205 A-1
This helicopter is a licensed copy of the American UH-1H "Huey", modified for the needs of the Italian army. The AB 205 A-1 is an entry-level multi-role helicopter armed with miniguns and LS FFAR rockets.
A.109 EOA-2
In the early 70’s, the Italian aircraft manufacturer Agusta began testing a new multi-purpose helicopter, the A.109, which was originally created for the civilian market, but immediately drew the attention of the military authorities. A.109 EOA-2 is a reconnaissance version, designed to destroy various targets including enemy armored vehicles. In addition to machine-gun pods and rockets, the helicopter can be equipped with four TOW anti-tank missile launchers.
A.129CBT Mangusta
The modern A.129 attack helicopter is successfully used by the Italian armed forces, as well as by a number of foreign operators. The helicopter has excellent flight characteristics, outstanding speed and superb maneuverability. The CBT modification was created from combat experience in modern armed conflicts. The Mangusta is armed with a 20mm autocannon and carries a good arsenal of unguided and guided weapons, including Stinger air-to-air missiles and Hellfire II ATGMs.
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Comments (137)
Its nice to put more helis, but when will be (re)able to cap without actually landing with choppers? It take an insane ammount of time that get you killed 90% of the time. Utility choppers could get a better spot if they could cap at let say 15-20m above the cap.
Finally they will shut up /s Good to see a new tech tree in Italy. Something new for minor country.
Any chance the AB-205 gets both miniguns and missiles, or a mix of missiles/miniguns? Right now it's loadout feels too light, same with UH-1B for Japan (no gunpods or turret options for it yet).
Imagine being a nation that has been in the game from the start. Now Imagine using the same top tier tank for 2 years with the only viable back up is a LITERAL copy. This was made by the Japanese Main gang
wtf you add A109 EOA-2 but didn't add A109 A ?
Not even worthy of being called a "Tech Tree"
Fun fact, the A.109 is the Pope's helicopter as well.