Eurasian Chopper
Description
The Eurasian Chopper, otherwise known as the "Ultra-Hind", is a Eurasian helicopter gunship.
Eurasian Choppers are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, granting near total air-dominance over any battle. You do not want to be caught in its crosshairs. Ill-equipped scavs beware: avoid at all costs. The Chopper appears to be mostly automated with the pilot seat having been entirely removed and replaced with a large artificial brain module while the front gunner seat appears to be a vestigial feature. A humanoid figure (likely some form of the Eurasian Cyborg) can be seen riding in the gunner seat.
It seems to be worshipped in a similar fashion to the medium mechs of Europa and Euruska with extensive Chinese calligraphy and poetry decorating its hull, suggesting that it's also seen as a mechanical savior.
Location
Though generally rare to spawn, the Chopper spawns on Ashen Mesa, Stairway Gate, and Scorched Enclave, and it has been sighted in Frozen Swamp and Elephant Mausoleum.
Armament
The Eurasian Chopper utilizes a pair of nose-mounted autocannons as its main armaments, which fire 5.45mm ammunition, dealing 300.0 damage. Additionally, the Chopper sports an array of wing-mounted weapon systems, which include modified UB-32 rocket pods, Shturm missiles, and UPK-23 gun pods. At this time, only the nose-mounted autocannons and rocket pods are functional.
The minigun has its own health pool of 3,200, meaning it can theoretically be disabled without taking down the chopper itself.
Strategy
Eurasian Choppers want you dead as of 0.3. Their attention bar will fill up even if they are actively engaged with other units. Break line of sight frequently to avoid being targeted. Be constantly vigilant and stay under cover if one is directly overhead.
If, for some unbeknownst reason, you decide you'd like to pick a fight with a Chopper, it's recommended that you bring something with sufficient firepower. The 36M AntiTank rifle is best for scavs that like to keep their distance. However, in case you'd like to roleplay as Duke Nukem, either the Grenade Launcher or XM25 will manage to take down a Chopper in roughly 7 shots. You can give it a try with the M79 Sawed-off, but that's not recommended.
Quests
Trivia
- The Chopper seems to be based on the real-world Russian Mi-35 Hind-E/Super Hind multi-role helicopter gunship; however, it is far larger and utilizes a set of contra-rotating dual 5-blade rotors and segmented landing gears (though there is speculation that these landing gears may be used to deploy additional units on the battlefield).
- It is highly likely that the Chopper is a sign of materiel cooperation between Eurasia and Euruska.
- There are several Mandarin inscriptions on the right side of the Chopper:
- Tail rotor: "我们在荧光夜下跳舞" means "We dance under fluorescent skies," and 命运折叠 means "Folded Fates."
- Fuselage: "CY Brigade 特需支队 组018" means "CY Brigade special detachment group 018."
- Tail boon: "锂天使" means "Lithium Angels." Can either be singular or plural depending on context.
- Underneath the gunner seat: "我的眼睛虽然很小，但是我有很多", which means "My eyes may be small, but I have many."
Gallery
Concept art of the Eurasian Chopper "Lithium Angel"
A formation of three Eurasian Choppers flying overhead.
A Eurasian Chopper getting up close and personal with a Europan Medium Mech, showcasing the helicopter's massive size.
