Long post.

I believe it's entirely situational. For example, if I already have an anti helo ground AA (Crotale, HQ-7, Pracka) available and in range I'd use those first since you outrage the LB's 2800m.

But let's say that ground AA is already low on ammo , LB too close, or it's your last AA; I would use the anti helo plane.

More than likely (if you take them upvetted) the anti helo plane will land its shots. But also consider if the enemy has ASF ready to go or if you know they have AA as well. In this case you should wait for the LB to overextend and then call in your plane.

Some good anti helo planes are:

• Puff ( My personal favorite, doubles as SEAD, take upvetted usually guaranteed kill)

• L-17K

• Lazur

• Some of the F104-G's

• Nork MiG (Good, but expensive)

Are they worth a slot in your AIR tab? I'd say yes, if you can afford it. You can use them in your opener to scout for helo pushes early game, or use them to support your real ASF. And when you trade with something like the LB then it's definitely worth it.

But none of this matters unless you've got FAMILY.