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Used when enemy anti-air threats are minimal or absent. The aircraft flies directly at the target, fires forward-facing weapons like rockets or cannons, and exits by flying over or near the target. Other ordnance such as bombs may be dropped using this method.
Used when anti-air threats are possible. The aircraft approaches, fires ordnance (typically rockets), then immediately turns away before crossing over the target. The distance of the break depends on enemy threat range, reducing exposure to return fire.
Used when there is little to no anti-air threat. The helicopter hovers or slows outside effective enemy range, while the gunner uses ATGMs or cannons. Pilots must scan for nearby threats and keep altitude (500m or more) to minimize small-arms exposure.
Used against known or suspected air defences. The helicopter approaches masked by terrain, then quickly rises just enough to expose weapons. The gunner fires, then the aircraft drops back into cover.