Giant Copter

The Giant Copter is one of the larger enemies in Gunship Battle.

Characteristics
Giant Copters are, sure enough, giant helicopters. They have two rotor blades instead of one, and have an array of cannons on their sides (red and black versions). They are first encountered in Episode 3,Mission 4.

Behaviour
Giant Copters are normally seen on launch pads. When attacked they fly off their launch pad to assault the player. They attack with rapid turret fire that does average damage but can be avoided by dodging. Another form of attack it has is firing off rockets and missiles that also do minimal damage. These projectiles can also be safely maneuvered with careful dodging. The turrets located on each side can be destroyed, making the battle easier with these enemies/mid-bosses.

Other than that they are regular enemies. They boast much higher health than regular helicopters though, so it is recommended to use good weapons on your gunship to take them down, like missiles. The stronger version also releases hazardous crates which damage on contact.

Missions Analysis
Episode 3 - Mission 4 - In this mission there are four copters to destroy, each mounted on a immobile launch pad and will activate and take off as soon as it is attacked. The entire mission has these 4 enemies spread out over four closely packed islands, guarded by packs of enemies.

Strategy
Carefully make your way to each island, and take out any opposing enemies that assault you. Take care to manage your most powerful weapons like rockets and missiles and save them for each of the giant-copters when you reach them.