How to Pilot Helicopters in Battlefield™ 2042

Learn how to fly and fight with the new stealth helis.

Aerial combat plays a big part in Season 1: Zero Hour. And with the new Season, a special type of aircraft is introduced: stealth helicopters.

These hi-tech helis can go into Stealth Mode, making them invisible on enemy radar and immune to AA missile lock-ons. Making the most of this feature (and piloting helicopters in general) can be tricky for beginners, but don’t worry – we’ve gathered some facts and tips that will help you master the skies!

Tips for Attacking

• The stealth helicopters have two modes: Attack Mode and Stealth Mode. In attack Mode, your weapon loadout is similar to regular helicopters. In Stealth Mode you can only use bombs.
• Use Stealth Mode to stay hidden from enemy radar and close in on unsuspecting infantry to deal devastating damage from close range. Use Attack Mode when enemy aircraft have discovered you and started attacking.
• A gunner in the second seat can make a huge difference! With a gunner on board, take advantage of its high-velocity HMG to fight off other helicopters. Also, the gunner seat is equipped with a neat EMP Grenade. The gunner can disable the abilities of targeted vehicles using this grenade, whereupon the pilot can use the ATG missile to deal damage.

Tips for Defending

• Use your threat indicators to identify incoming threats and what direction they are coming from. When a lock-on missile is on its way and the indicator turns red, use your countermeasures if available. If they’re not, try to get a building, trees, or a hill between yourself and the incoming threat. Always keep moving!
• Damage to your helicopter systems will push you out of Stealth Mode or prevent you from entering it. To counter this, make sure to unlock and equip a Repair System on your stealth helicopter, as this will repair any system damage when used.

Find the Perfect Controls

• Tinker with the aircraft settings in the menus to find the controls best suited for you. You can for instance adjust the helicopter control sensitivity to a value that suits your flying. Also, you can set key binds for helicopters and jets independently. Finally, consider setting Helicopter Control Assist to ON. This will help you get your helicopter on an even keel if you get into an awkward situation.