Broken/The Helicopter Sniping Trick: Difference between revisions

The helicopters in GTA IV have increased armor, making them very resistant to small arms (except [[Rocket Launcher|RPGs]]), repeatedly firing at the hull will eventually cause it to smoke, but this can be difficult and time consuming. However, the cockpit of a [[Maverick]] has large glass panels and the pilot is clearly visible, if you can shoot the pilot with a sniper rifle, the helicopter will be sent into a death spin and crash. This can also be done with the [[Annihilator]], but the front wind shield is much smaller and higher up, making a shot from the ground more difficult, but still possible. In addition, killing the two [[NOOSE|cops]] who are shooting at the player from the side doors of the helicopter will cause the helicopter to retreat, spin a bit out of control, or temporarily give up. This will give the player time to outrun the helicopter.

It is also possible to shoot the pilot of an Annihilator through the glass at the bottom of the cockpit, although it can take multiple shots since you are only able to hit his feet rather than his body or head.