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# Helicopter Upgrades

Each helicopter upgrade modifies how the battle is conducted, making it easier to adjust to your playing style.

### Ways to upgrade helicopter armament:

* Machine guns - slightly enhance the main characteristics and change the ratio of secondary

![](/files/tFaoo5oQx1JlGGzQ41Ky)

* Rockets - slightly enhance the main characteristics and change the ratio of secondary

![](/files/kmaY4Y0iKAJZIpkuQZ0e)

* Missiles - slightly enhance the main characteristics and change the ratio of secondary

![](/files/IYx6nEp7mtpg8rFC263X)

### Ways to upgrade helicopter characteristics:

* Engine - changes the ratio of speed and maneuverability of helicopters, alters its design

![](/files/YMk6c7HmsHSnTLBpNHUP)

* Armor - changes the ratio of health and resistance to various types of weapons 

![](/files/Idr9Kx2mYLCO7AE1Lev5)

### Visual enhancements of helicopters:

There are at least five helicopter skins that change the appearance of the helicopter without affecting the characteristics of the helicopter in combat

![Default Skin](/files/7Toelv4jqpmaERgleLri) ![Custom Skin](/files/EKQSi1qHahx5mPf4KlO7)