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Default Re: Helos suppressed by being in same hex as a ground unit taking fire???

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Originally Posted by EJ View Post
Andy or Don,
I don't think helos should be suppressed if they are in a hex where a ground unit is taking fire. If they are in low level flight and not being directly engaged why should they be suppressed? Any chance this will change in an upcoming patch?
No. Helo low is low enough for them to be bothered by flying bits of metal. Arty fire can also hit and kill helos at low altitude as well. (I have even had one taken out by fixed wing air strike 1000lb bombs ... ). Helo low is Nap Of the Earth (NOE level) ie <~50 foot.

Andy
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