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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
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Guide by Vengan Anandan
Email: venganz@yahoo.com
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Version Information:
12/10/05
V. 0.75
Single player campaign finished!
More to come soon!
Sources:
www.battlefield.ea.com
Battlefield 2 Modern Combat Manual
EA Games
DICE Entertainment
Copyright: Vengan Anandan 2005
Next Update expected to be at:
12/20/05
Contents:
1. Introduction
1.05 What’s different?
1.1 Controls
1.2 Kits
1.3 Vehicles
1.4 Medals and Ranks
2. Single Player campaign
2.05 Single Player Basics
{NATO Tier 1}
2.1 In and Out
2.2 Radio Silence
2.3 Headshot
{China Tier 1}
2.4 Submerged
2.5 Metal Island
2.6 Heavy Tonnage
{NATO Tier 2}
2.7 Air Traffic Control
2.8 Catching Flak
2.9 Rolling Thunder
2.10 Burning Bridges
{China Tier 2}
2.11 Beach Party
2.12 Big Bang
{NATO Tier 3}
2.13 Hotel Alpha
2.14 Top Man
{China Tier 3}
2.15 DMZ
2.16 End of the Line
{Last Missions}
2.17 End Game (China)
2.18 End Game (NATO)
2.19 Flying the Flag (NATO/China)
3. Xbox Live
3.1 Xbox Live Basics
3.2 Map Strategies
3.21 Backstab
3.22 DeadlyPass
3.23 BridgeTooFar
3.24 Honor
3.25 MissileCrisis
3.26 SpecialOp
3.27 LittleBigEye
3.28 RussianBorder
3.29 TheNest
3.220 Dammage
3.221 TheBlackGold
3.222 HarborEdge
3.223 ColdFront
4. Challenge mode
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Introduction
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Welcome to my Battlefield 2: Modern Combat game guide!
Battlefield 2 for the PC was an extremely successful hit and was wildly
popular for fans all around the world. It raised the standard for modern
military shooters. It introduced a very unique and entertaining modern
warfare experience. Now, EA has created a version of the great BF2 for the
consoles. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat thus was created to showcase the
greatness of Battlefield for the console-only gamers. In my opinion,
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is one of the best shooters out there. I believe
it surpasses games like Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Socom. It even comes to
par with legendary shooters such as Halo. There are definitely many
differences between the two games. For those of you who have played the
original BF2 for the PC, keep on reading this intro for the changes
between the two games. For those of you who haven’t, you can skip ahead to
the controls.
1.05 What’s different?
> There is a single player campaign
> There is a new multiplayer only faction, the EU (European Union)
> There are only 5 kits compared to 7
> In single player there is a hotswap feature (can switch to any other allied
soldier)
> There are no jets
> Music plays at every point in the game except during loading
> The graphics are changed drastically (worse models but better environments;
slight glow)
> Lots of various gameplay and interface changes
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/|1.1 Controls|\
General Gameplay:
Right thumbstick – Aim/Look (Click to zoom)
Left Thumbstick – Move/ Drive
Right Trigger – Fire weapon
Left Trigger – Change weapon (pull and hold, the move right thumbstick)/
Default weapon (pull)
X – Stand/Crouch/Prone/Dive to prone (tap twice when standing)/Jump to
feet (tap twice when prone)
B – Enter/exit (or eject from) vehicle/stationary weapon
A – Jump (when standing)
Black button – Open parachute (when falling)
Multiplayer:
Click right thumbstick – Change camera
White button - Speak (xbox communicator required)
Y – Reload
Black button – Pick up kit
Left button – Show/Hide full map
Right button – Toggle 3D flag type and distance indicator
Up and down buttons – Zoom map/minimap
Start button – Combat zone overview screen
Back button – Scoreboard
Singleplayer:
Y – Hotswap
White button – Reload
Start button – Pause
In Vehicles:
A – Command a nearby trooper to enter your vehicle and take over gunner
duties (single player only)
Left thumbstick – Drive land vehicle/ Helicopter pitch and rotation
Right thumbstick – Helicopter altitude and roll/Aim turret
White button – Change camera (single player only)
Black button – Change vehicle position
To shoot while driving in single player, have a gunner in your vehicle and
make sure that the vehicle’s driving position cannot control a main weapon.
Then press A to switch to gunners view then the right thumbstick to fire.
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/|1.2 Kits|\
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat boasts 5 troop kits. They are as follows;
Assault, Sniper, Special Ops, Engineer, and Support. Each kit is very unique
to one another and has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is up to you to
pick which kit suits you best and which can help you win the most matches.
In the single player portion of Modern Combat, you will be exposed to all
of the kits available. Here I will give you a thorough description of all
the kits of BF2: MC.
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Assault – The assault soldier is the spearhead of most offensive operations.
He is by far the most versatile and is ready for any kind of action.
Also assault is my personal favorite. He has the following items:
Assault Rifle-This is the main weapon for the assault class. It comes with a
small zoom scope and fires lethal bullets and a rapid rate. The assault rifle
is fairly accurate.
Grenade Launcher-This launcher is an attachment to the normal
assault rifle. It fires small, compact grenades at a long range. It fires in
an arc so you have to aim upwards. It isn’t
strong enough to destroy tanks but it can blow 4x4s to smithereens. You cannot
zoom with a grenade launcher.
Pistol-This kit comes with a standard pistol. Weak but fairly accurate,
it makes a decent sidearm in case your assault rifle needs restocking.
Fragmentation Grenades-These are standard military issued grenades.
Simple hold down the right trigger and release to throw. Can clear out enemy
concentrations and rooms.
Smoke grenades-These grenades spew out a large radius of smoke upon impact.
This is useful in indoor combat as well as to provide a decoy to escape from
a tank.
A skilled assault soldier can take out enemies quickly and efficiently and
both close and mid range. The assault rifle can also be used to take out
long range opponents if used properly. The assault class is the most useful
in indoor maps and tight outdoor settings. Their only weakness is heavy tanks
and helicopters,which they have no real means of holding out against.
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Sniper – Snipers are the critical powerhouse of long range warfare. They can
eliminate any infantry unit from a shockingly far distance. The sniper also
has many unique items to use in combat. He has the following items:
Sniper Rifle-The sniper’s main firearm. It fires in a single shot rate of fire
and can zoom twice. It is highly accurate and can be used for precision kills.
It is very unwise though to use this at close range.
Pistol-This standard pistol is the snipers only close range weapon. It fires
fast and is accurate but has very weak bullets. It is all you can use as a
sniper if an enemy creeps up too close to you.
Smoke Grenades-The same kind that the assault kit has, it is best used for
snipers to escape the enemy and find a better location to snipe from.
Laser Target Designator-This is used to call missile strikes. These can only
be used on vehicles. Pull and hold the right trigger while aiming at the
vehicle. A lock on bar should appear. When it reaches full, the strike should
commence.
Forward Observer-This can reveal enemy positions in an area for a short amount
of time. Just pull the right trigger to use.
Snipers are best used in long range combat. A skilled sniper can kill any
infantry that is far away. When sniping, always aim for the head for the most
effective results. Also, the soldiers operating in vehicles (pilots (except in
tanks) or gunners) or stationary turret users can be sniped as well. As a
sniper you always want to find an effective sniper spot such as a top of a
building or on a tower that will give you an immense field of view. The prime
weakness of sniping is close range. Your only defense in a close range
situation is your pistol, which can work provided some skill and practice.
Or you can use smoke grednades to try and beat a hasty retreat. Also be very
aware as a sniper. Always be ready to change sniping spots and watch the
surroundings constantly. A skilled assault or spec ops soldier can kill you
even at a range!
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Special Ops – The spec ops soldier is trained in stealth and sabotage. He is
one who uses hiding and mobility to his advantage. He has the following:
Submachine Gun-The SMG is rather similar to the assault rifle except that it
has better range but is slightly weaker. Also it comes with a silencer.
Pistol-The standard pistol, except with a silencer equipped.
C4 charge-Spec ops soldiers carry these bombs of major destruction. They are
placed and then detonated by the push of a button. Plant a charge by pressing
the right trigger. Then it will switch to the detonator. Make sure you are far
enough away and then press the right trigger again to blow the bomb. C4 comes
very handy in game situations.
Knife-A standard military knife, primarily used for stealthy from-behind
kills.
Stun grenades-Grenades that stun all soldiers temporarily that are near
the grenade.
Spec ops soldiers are very mobile forces. Their SMG is a good main firearm and
can compete against every other kit. The C4 charge is a very useful tool as
well. In the multiplayer gametype conquest, a spec ops soldier can place a
charge by a flag and hide somewhere nearby. Then when someone tries to capture
it, detonate the bomb! It is a common strategy used by many players online.
With spec ops you should try to use stealth. One of the best (and coolest) ways
of doing this is to sneak up behind people and use the knife. The true weakness
of a spec ops soldier is any vehicle. They lack the means of destroying
vehicles efficiently. Their best bet against vehicles is to C4 them while they
are parked so that any enemy who gets inside can be blown to smithereens.
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Engineer – The engineer is the kit that downright had the most firepower. He
is a mix of the engineer and antitank kits of the original Battlefield 2. He
has many tools to his disposal. These include:
Shotgun-The main anti-infantry gun of the engineer. It is best used at close
range but has the potential to kill at a longer range. I have found that
shooting a shotgun from a higher position to a lower one produced better
long range results. This “Shotgun-sniping” can be used effectively. Especially
in single player.
Pistol-The standard pistol.
Rocket Launcher-The prime, anti-vehicle weapon of the game. It can blow up any
vehicle in the game, but is too slow to be used effectively against infantry.
Can zoom.
Anti-vehicle mines-These are standard mines that can be placed anywhere. Keep
in mind that they don’t hurt infantry. They only hurt vehicles, but all
vehicles, friend or foe.
Blowtorch-The engineer’s repair item. Use it on a damaged vehicle to repair it.
You can also kill enemies with it, but it is impractical.
The engineer is a must have on any team. A skilled engineer can combat both
infantry and vehicles effectively. As an engineer you must always be around to
help your team against tank or air threats and to repair damaged vehicles. It
is best to find a position to set up yourself as an engineer, to use the
rocket launcher or “shotgun-snipe” (must have high ground). Also be ready to
switch back to a shotgun when using a rocket launcher in case of stealthy
enemies. The prime weakness of engineers is speed. They are very slow, and
slow to fire. Also it is difficult to take out long range infantry with
an engineer except when you have the high ground, but even with
“Shotgun-sniping” you can still be easily defeated by snipers and spec ops
soldiers from afar.
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Support – The support trooper is a mix of the support and medic classes of the
original Battlefield 2. He has decent firepower. He has the following:
Machine gun-The strongest handheld gun in the game, it can take out any
infantry within 10 meters quickly. It also is not magazine fed so you have
a lot of fire before you have to reload. It is powerless against tanks though.
Pistol-A standard military pistol.
Fragmentation grenades-Simple thrown grenades that kill infantry in its
radius.
Medical auto injector-The healing item of the game. To use, walk over to a
teammate and press the right trigger. To heal yourself, stand clear of allies
and press the right trigger.
Mortar strike designator-This calls mortar strikes. Aim at a target and press
and hold the right trigger. Wait for it to lock on and then you will be
confirmed or rejected (because the strike is unavailable because it is
reloading). If you are confirmed, the mortar strike will commence. Make sure
to keep your crosshairs on the target the whole time or you will lose your
lock.
As support, you can help out you team a lot by healing them or leading a
firefight. To have an effective offensive with the support kit, you must mix
using your machine gun and calling mortar strikes well. Also the machine gun
is more accurate when used in prone.
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/|1.3 Vehicles|\
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat has 4 vehicle types. There are variants of each
type though. Here is a brief look at the 4 types. Also the controls for the
vehicles are listed in the controls section of this guide.
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Fast attack vehicle – This vehicle is the fastest way of getting around on
land. Usually they have a turret or two mounted on their back but always can
transport more than one soldier. The fast attack vehicle is the one that has
the most variants. These are great for dropping off and picking up and fast
raids.
Strategies:
* Always try to have a FAV filled with soldiers to gun it.
This makes it lethal to hostile infantry moving around.
* Keep on driving. Don’t stop at a spot for too long or you can get sniped out
by a skilled sniper or shot down by an engineer.
* Always try to drive softly and on flatter ground. Reckless
driving can cause the vehicle to take too much damage and explode.
* Set up raids with an FAV. In CTF, you can drive an FAV up to a flag, have a
passenger get out and grab it. Then when he gets back in, zoom back to your
base for a quick, easy capture!
Side specific variants:
USA:
HMMV Light Troop Transport
Weight-2.6 tons
Engine-6.2 litre fuel injected
Length-4.57 meters
Max Speed-104.6 km/h
Range-563.27 km
Crew Capacity-3 soldiers
Armament-12.7mm Machinegun
China:
FAV Jeep
Weight-2 tons
Length-3.86 meters
Height-3.81 meters
Range-450 km
Max Speed-100 km/h
Crew Capacity-3 soldiers
Armament-12.7mm Machinegun, Type 87
35mm grenade launcher
MEC:
LTT Armored Personnel Carrier
Length-4.90 meters
Width-2.26 meters
Height-2.35 meters
Engine-V6 Cylinder
Range-350 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-12.7mm Machinegun
EU:
EU APC
Length-4.90 meters
Width-2.28 meters
Height-2.35 meters
Engine-V8 Cylinder GM
Range-300 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-7.62mm Machinegun
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Tanks – Tanks are the powerhouse of modern warfare. They are bulky armor
plated behemoths that pack a walloping punch. There are many types of tanks
available for each side. There are Main Battle Tanks, Anti-Aircraft Tanks,
Transport Tanks, Light Tanks, Amphibious Tanks, and Artillery Tanks.
Strategies:
* Prioritize your targets. Attack the enemy vehicles first, and then the
infantry that are hazardous to the tank.
* Try to have an antitank soldier riding in the back of the tank to increase
power in the tank vs. tank battles.
* In multiplayer, use tanks to camp by your spots to make it very difficult
for enemy soldiers to capture your points. Just make sure your tank is sitting
in a position where enemies cannot hit it from afar.
Side specific variants:
USA:
Abrams MBT
Weight-69.54 tons
Length-387 inches
Turret Height-93.5 inches
Range-265 miles
Propulsion-1500hp gas turbine
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-120mm cannon, 12.7mm Machinegun
Amphibious Troop Transport
Weight-33.45 tons
Engine-8.3 turbocharged
Length-6.7 meters
Max Speed-105 km/h
Range-753 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-90mm cannon, 7.62mm Machinegun
Air Defense Vehicle
Weight-29.9 tons
Length-6.5 meters
Height-2.6 meters
Range-482.80 km
Propulsion-600hp engine
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-25mm Automatic gun, Two tube stinger missile
China:
PLA Main Battle Tank
Weight-50 tons
Length-11.00 meters
Height-2.00 meters
Range-600km
Propulsion-1200hp liquid cooled
Crew capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-125mm cannon, 12.7 air defense Machinegun
Anti-Air/Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Weight-32.9 tons
Length-6.00 meters
Height-2.25 meters
Range-500 km
Max Speed-70 km/h
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-30mm cannon, Air-to-ground missile launcher
Destroyer Self Propelled Artillery Tank
Weight-19 tons
Length-7.1 meters
Width-2.89 meters
Max Speed-61 km/h
Range-320 km
Crew Capacity-4 soldiers
Armament-105mm autocannon, 12.7mm Machinegun
MEC:
Destroyer Main Battle Tank
Weight-38 tons
Length-3.5 meters
Height-2.2 meters
Range-3.5 km
Propulsion-510hp diesel
Crew Capacity-1 soldier
Armament-125mm cannon
Infantry Transport Combat Vehicle
Weight-6.4 tons
Engine-6 cylinder 300bhp
Fuel Capacity-432 litres
Max Speed-65 km/h
Range-600 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-30mm cannon, ATGM Launcher
AA Air Defense Vehicle
Weight-20.5 tons
Length-6.49 meters
Width-3.08 meters
Max Speed-44 km/h
Range-260 km
Crew Capacity-1 soldier
Armament-4 23mm cannons
EU:
EU Main Battle Tank
Weight-62 tons
Length-7.7 meters
Height-3.00 meters
Range-600 km
Propulsion-1500hp
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-125mm cannon 12.7mm Machinegun
EU Light MBT
Weight-46.5 tons
Length-11.3 meters
Height-1.9 meters
Range-650 km
Propulsion-840bhp diesel engine
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-40mm cannon, 7.62mm Machinegun
EU Air Defense Vehicle
Weight-29.9 tons
Length-6.5 meters
Height-2.6 meters
Range-482.80 km
Propulsion-600hp engine
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-25mm automatic gun, Two tube stinger missile
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Patrol Boats – The amphibious vehicle of the game. These have very little
firepower and are only used to transport men by sea.
Strategies:
* Always be ready to bail out into the water on a PT boat. It is much easier
to hide in the water.
* Before setting out on an amphibious assault, prepare the boat. Pick a
driver, and get a sufficient amount of gunners too. Get a sniper along to
help deal with enemy snipers.
* Don’t drive too fast when you have lots of curves. PT boats have bad
turning capabilities.
* A mobile boat is rather hard to hit from the shore. Drive in a zigzag
pattern to avoid helicopter or engineer bombardment.
Side specific variants:
USA:
US Patrol Boat
Displacement-4.5 tons
Length-7.99 meters
Bear-2.73 meters
Draft-0.40 meters
Propulsion-160hp engine
Crew Capacity-3 soldiers
Armament-40mm grenade Machinegun, 12.7 Machinegun
MEC:
MEC Light Patrol Boat
Displacement-4 tons
Length-7.62 meters
Bear-2.6 meters
Draft-0.46 meters
Propulsion-5150hp engine
Crew Capacity-3 soldiers
Armament-Grenade launcher, 12.7mm Machinegun
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Helicopters – These are the only air units of the game. They are the toughest
vehicles to pilot but can be very strong and hard to hit. There are three
general types of helicopters; attack, transport, and recon.
Strategies:
* Always fly high when not in combat. High flying copters are harder to hit
with ground weapons (except stingers)
* Avoid the stingers. Know where they are on the maps and try if possible to
avoid them.
* It is hard to get precision kills with a helicopter. You must point your
crosshairs at a target and bombard it for the best results.
Side specific variants:
USA:
US Attack Helicopter
Wing Span-5.2 meters
Length-17.72 meters
Height-4.64 meters
Speed-274 km/h
Range-400 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-70mm folding-fin aerial rockets, 30mm chain gun
US Transport Utility Helicopter
Rotor Diameter-16.7 meters
Length-19.8 meters
Height-3.9/5.1 meters
Speed-281 km/h
Range-2000 km
Crew Capacity-5 soldiers
Armament-70mm folding-fin aerial rockets, Two 7.62mm Machineguns
US Light Recon Observation Helicopter
Rotor Diameter-8 meters
Length-9.8 meters
Height-2.6 meters
Speed-282 km/h
Range-485 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-70mm folding-fin aerial rockets, 12.7mm Machinegun
China:
PLA Attack Helicopter
Wing Span-5.6 meters
Length-21.6 meters
Height-6.5 meters
Speed-168 km/h
Range-450 km
Crew Capacity-5 soldiers
Armament-70mm folding-fin aerial rockets, 7.62mm MiniGun
MEC:
MEC Attack Helicopter
Wing Span-6.5 meters
Length-21.6 meters
Height-6.5 meters
Speed-186 km/h
Range-450 km
Crew Capacity-5 soldiers
Armament-70mm folding-fin aerial rockets, 30mm gun
EU:
EU Attack Helicopter
Rotor Diameter-13 meters
Length-15.8 meters
Height-4.3 meters
Speed-280 km/h
Range-600 km
Crew Capacity-2 soldiers
Armament-70mm folding-fin aerial rockets, heat seeking
Anti-air missiles and laser guided air to ground missiles
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/|1.4 Medals and Ranks|\
The medal system is a unique one to Battlefield 2: Modern Combat compared to
the other games in the series. It involves getting a specialized reward for
doing certain good tasks. Here is a complete list of all the possible medals.
NOTE: These specific medals are not available in Xbox Live.
Assault
Kills 3/5/10/30 enemy troops with 1 clip.
50/100/200 Assault Rifle kills in total.
10/25/50 Assault Rifle kills in a row.
500 Assault Rifle reloads.
Killed 2/4/6 enemies with 1 grenade.
Kill 3/5/10 enemies in a row with Underslung Grenade Launcher.
Destroy 1/2 4x4s with a Rifle Grenade
Spec-Ops
Killed 3/5/10/25 enemy troops with 1 clip.
50/100/200 Spec-Ops machine gun kills in total.
10/25/50 Spec-Ops machine gun kills in a row.
500 Spec-Ops machine gun reloads.
5/25/50 knife kills.
3/4/5 enemies stunned with one flash grenade.
3/5/7 enemy troops or vehicles taken out with one C4 charge.
5/25/50 C4 kills in total.
10/15/25 C4 kills in a row.
500 C4 charges exploded.
Support
5/10/25/50 kills with 1 clip.
50/100/200 Heavy Machine Gun kills in total.
10/25/50 Heavy Machine Gun kills in a row.
500 Heavy Machine Gun reloads.
3/4/5 enemies killed with single mortar strike.
10 allied units healed in a mission.
Sniper
Killed 3/4/5 enemy troops with one clip.
50/100/200 sniper rifle kills in total.
10/25/50 sniper rifle kills in a row.
500 sniper rifle reloads.
10/50/100 laser designation kills in total.
3/5/7 laser designation kills in a row.
100 GPS usages.
Long headshot(over 100/200/300m)
1st/10th/50th driver or pilot kill.
Engineer
3/5/8 Shotgun kills with one clip.
50/100/200 Shotgun kills in total.
10/25/50 Shotgun kills in a row.
500 Shotgun reloads.
3/4/5 RPG kills with one shot.
100/250/500 RPG kills in total.
Destroy 3/5/10 vehicles with successive RPG shots.
500 RPG reloads.
Kill 1/2/4 enemy units with one landmine.
Every vehicle repaired.
Miscellaneous
25th/50th/75th/100th Fuel Barrel kill.
3/5/10/50 Perfect kills in a row.
Kill 4/7/10 enemies with 1 artillery bombardment.
3/5/10/15 pistol kills with 1 clip.
Last second parachute pull(25/50/100m descent).
Freefall 25/50/100m without a parachute.
Complete a mission using only pistols.
Helicopter
20/50/100 vehicles destroyed using helicopters.
2/4/6 Helo kills in a row.
5th/10th/20th kill using rotor blades.
10/50/100 successful landings.
Traveled below 15m for 200 meters.
Fly 10km in Helos.
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