The Harrier is a unique, VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) aerial armored personal carrier of the Allied Forces. It is armed with two Gatling guns for use against ground targets, but is very vulnerable against anti-aircraft weapons and fighters. The Harrier is able to carry large numbers of infantry over any kind of terrain with good speed.
Background[]
Although the Germans developed the first truly practical helicopter in 1936 and the aircraft was put to use by several combatant countries in World War II, it role in combat was not fully realized until decades later. In War Front, however, the accelerated development of experimental military equipment means Allied commanders will have access to this unique and multi-faceted warbird.
Gameplay[]
- Pros: As the only aircraft that Heroes can enter, Harriers can play a pivotal role at critical points in a battle by delivering them and extra ground troops to a vital location. And while Call-In Paratroop drops can also deliver various types of ground troops, they aren’t able to return fire like the Helicopter can.
- Cons: It is much slower than other aircraft and is highly vulnerable to AA fire. Unlike in real life, there are no survivors when these choppers go down—bad news if a Hero is on board!
- Bottom Line: A special-use unit that can prove specially useful in certain situation, provided you keep an eye on it as it wends its way to its destination.
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See also[]
Wikipedia: List of rotorcraft used in World War II- APC Mole Unique Soviet peer
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