Manual:ShockWave/Factions/General Tao/Aircraft

• Cost: 1400
• Built at: Airfield
• Requires: -

The MiG direct engagement aircraft is the backbone of the Chinese air forces. General Tao uses a MiG variant that fires radiation missiles which inflict reasonable damage and in addition, leaves a small pocket of radiation on the ground. The Nuclear MiG can be upgraded with the Tactical Nuke upgrade, which outfits its missiles with tactical nuclear warheads. In dogfights the pilots need to proceed with caution as the resulting nuclear explosion in midair can damage if not destroy the MiG if it flies too close. The MiG Armor upgrade increases the damage it can withstand against enemy AA fire.

• Strong Against: Infantry, Light Vehicles, Aircraft, Helicopters
• Weak Against: Anti-Air Vehicles, Missile-Armed Infantry, Fighters

• Cost: 1700
• Built at: Airfield
• Requires: -

Armed with four tactical nuclear bombs, the MiG Bomber's Nuclear variant is a much more credible threat; instead of disabling enemy units, the Nuclear MiG Bomber will annihilate it's targets. True to it's name, the Nuclear MiG Bomber cannot attack enemy aircraft, and it has difficulty against Anti-Aircraft fire. It does not have a ton of armor, though MiG Armor upgrade increases the damage the bomber can take.

• Strong Against: Infantry, Buildings, Tanks
• Weak Against: Anti-Air Vehicles, Missile-Armed Infantry, Fighters

Bombard

The Nuclear MiG Bomber carpet bombs the target area.

• Cost: 1750
• Built at: Airfield
• Requires: -

A massive transport helicopter fitted with a small machine gun to defend itself against infantry. The Helix can transport infantry as well as tanks over long distances. It can also be fitted with upgrades; a Bunker, which adds fireports for five infantry to fire out of, a Gattling Cannon, or a Propaganda Tower. In addition to one of these three upgrades, each Nuclear Helix can be equipped with nuclear bombs which cause nuclear explosion upon impact. The Helix' armor is boosted by the Helicopter Armor upgrade, as well.

• Strong Against: Infantry, Light Vehicles, Tanks, Buildings
• Weak Against: Anti-Air Vehicles, Missile-Armed Infantry, Aircraft

Battle Bunker

• Cost: 400

The Helix' cargo bay is transformed into a bunker with fireports through which five infantry units can fire on enemy ground targets in range at any time. Tank Hunters can also fire on enemy air units.

Gattling Cannon

• Cost: 900

A remote controlled Gattling Cannon is installed onto the Helix to use against ground targets only. It is very efficient against infantry and in groups, it is also powerful against vehicles and buildings. The Gattling Cannon profits from the Chain Guns Upgrade.

Propaganda Tower

• Cost: 500

Installs a Speaker Tower on the Helix. It heals the Helix and surrounding friendly units by the inspiring propaganda. This effect can be enhanced with the Subliminal Messaging upgrade.

Nuclear Bomb

• Cost: 800

Fits the Helix with a large nuclear bomb which explodes violently on impact.

Drop Nuclear Bomb

• Requires: Nuclear Bomb upgrade

The Helix drops a nuclear bomb into the designated area. Unless ordered to do something else, it will keep bombing the same spot with nuclear bombs. The Helix doesn't fire its Gattling Cannon while dropping the bomb (it will use its standard machine gun, though).