Most efficient first-spawn helicopter in game | CLOSEST Air Support #13

Hello, everyone! Today we have another episode of close air support, and it seems I’ve found the most efficient helicopter for first respawn flights (sorry, T129)... As you’ve probably guessed, I’m talking about the Tiger HAP; since my previous favorite was the T129, I’ll be comparing it directly to that. Let’s start with the downsides: 1) The Tiger struggles to gain altitude, making certain maneuvers much worse compared to the T129. This issue mainly arises when a quick retreat is needed after a sudden attack. We end up moving horizontally, which increases the time spent under enemy fire and reduces survival chances. 2) The unguided rockets, our only weapon against armored vehicles, carry very little explosive material and their projectile speed is even lower compared to lower-tier helicopters. Despite good penetration, they often lack damage. 3) Lack of long-range ATGMs - it may not matter to me, but it might for you. While other helicopters at t
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