avalable weapon indicatior bug ?, ATGM vs helo ?

[serg3d]

I have impression available shots indicator is not correct - it's showing weapon as available, (like 4.2.2.1), even if it can not be used - for example there is no ammo, or no available moves in this turn. Shouldn't it go into .0 if there is no ammo/moves ?
Another question - all ATGM, even wire guided ones can be shot at the helicopter succesfully. AI is using them as SAM extensevly. Is it a bug or feature ?

[DRG]

serg3d said:

Another question - all ATGM, even wire guided ones can be shot at the helicopter succesfully. AI is using them as SAM extensevly. Is it a bug or feature ?

ATGM can target missles at helos if the Helos aren't moving very fast. That's normal game behaviour

Don

[Pyros]

Hi,

A landed Helicopter is an excellent target for ATGM, so perhaps you should rephrase your question using the term fast flying helicopter.

cheers,
Pyros

[serg3d]

But I think most of (all ?) ATGM can not raise 100m above the ground

[PlasmaKrab]

What is the altitude of most of (all?) hovering attack helos?
Look at their field of view in the game and you'll see the helos fly a perfect nap-of-the-earth pattern.

Even tanks can fire at elos if these stay at the same place long enough. And most tank guns can't elevate above +15°.

I don't know about max ATGM altitude, although I guess at 100m above ground you have no more ground effect portency (particularly with such a small, fast carrier-body frame), so you can climb as much as you want providing the sighting units allows you so. What would you do to fire uphill otherwise?

[serg3d]

ATGM attacking high altitude helos...