Airmobile Infantry

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Light infantry supported by transport helicopters for rapid intervention. Especially effective deep behind enemy lines. This unit fights as Helicopters during the first phase of combat.

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Airmobile infantry research(eu doctrine)

Airborne Infantry are a light unit, supported by transport helicopters, intended for rapid intervention. They are especially effective in being able to flank deep behind enemy lines by using the air assault ability. On foot, they are extremely slow, however their air assault capabilities allow them to cover great distances and difficult terrain in record times. And as frequent fliers, they can strategically relocate anywhere around the globe via airlift. These infantry do not pack the biggest punch but do decently well across all terrains, except for rougher areas.

As mentioned, Airborne Infantry do not march fast at all. They are very dependent on their helicopters so it is essential you utilize their air assault ability whenever possible. Aircraft Carriers do NOT extend the assault range of any air assault units.

They are also debatably one of the most controversal units of the game. Some claim that the air assault is very useful, others claim that it is overly slow, is expensive and has bad damage. But others also claim that it is very useful in air assaults.

European doctrine

Tier 1:Basic airborne

Basic airborne
Basic Airborne - EU doctrine
Type	Airmobile infantry
Tier	1
Doctrine	EU
Radar Signature	Ground unit - low
Strengths	Suprise attacks; conquering territory
Weaknesses	Almost everything higher damage than it
Builidings	Army Base level 1, Air Base level 2, Recruiting Office level 1
Attack and defense rating to soft targets	5.0 attack, 3.3 defense(level 1) 6 attack 4 defense(level 2 and 3)
Attack and defense rating to hard targets	3.0 attack, 2.0 defense(level 1 and 2) 3.5 attack and 2.3 defense(level 3)
Attack and defense rating to fixed wing aircraft	0.3 defense
Attack and defense rating to rotary wng aircraft	0.7 defense
Attack rating to buildings	0.1
Attack rating to population	2.0
Resources needed	1250 components, 1000 manpower, 550 electronics and 1500 dollars
Daily upkeep	65 supplies, 45 manpower, 50 fuel and 85 cash

Upgrades

1. Basic airborne: starting research of the unit(day 1)
2. Jungle warfare training: Removing debuffs from jungle territory(day 5)
3. Rapid deployment training: Faster movement(day 11)

Abillities

• Radar signiture low
• Can conquer territory
• Can be airlifted by C-160
• Can air assault

Terrain

Type	Open ground	Mountains	Forest	City	Suburban	Jungle	Tundra	desert	high seas	Costal waters
Attack buffs and debuffs		-25%	-25%			-25%(level 1) -0%(level 2 and 3)	-25%
Defense buffs and debuffs				+25%		-25%
Speed	0.10(level 1 and 2) 0.20(level 3)								2.51	1.30
HP	15								12
Sight	25	35	25

Tier 2: Advanced airborne

Advanced Airborne
Advanced airborne-EU doctrine
Type	Airmobile infantry
Tier	2
Doctrine	EU
Radar Signature	Ground unit-low
Strengths	Soft targets
Weaknesses	Airstrikes
Builidings	Army Base level 1, Air Base level 2, Recruiting Office level 1
Attack and defense rating to soft targets	7.0 attack, 4.7 defense(level 4 and 5) 8.0 attack, 5.3 defense
Attack and defense rating to hard targets	4.0 attack, 2.7 defense(level 4) 4.5 attack, 3.0 defenese(level 5 and 6)
Attack and defense rating to fixed wing aircraft	0.7 defense
Attack and defense rating to rotary wng aircraft	0.7 defense
Attack rating to buildings	0.2
Attack rating to population	2.0
Resources needed	1250 components, 1250 manpower, 550 electronics and 1500 dollars
Daily upkeep	70 supplies, 50 manpower, 55 fuel and 90 dollars
Mobilization time	23 hours(level 4) 1 day(level 5) 1 day 1 hour(level 6)

Damage is now decent... ...to soft targets

Upgrades

4. Advanced airborne: starting of tier 2(day 14)

5. Woodland warfare training: removed attack debuff in woods(day 17)

6. Advanced ballistic armour: More HP(day 21)

Abillities

• Radar signiture low
• Can conquer territory
• Can be airlifted by KC-390
• Can air assault

Terrain

Type	Open ground	Mountains	Forest	City	Suburban	Jungle	Tundra	desert	high seas	Costal waters
Attack buffs and debuffs		-25%	-25%(level 4) -0%(level 5 and 6)				-25%
Defense buffs and debuffs			-25%	+25%		-25%
Speed	0.20								2.51	1.30
HP	17(level 4 and 5) 18(level 6)								12
Sight	25	35	25

Tatics

Use only for capturing land in tier 1; Try to upgrade as fast as possible. Stack with level 3 combat recon vehicles, level 5 tank destroyers for better strength. Use only in planned attacks, don't waste them

Tier 3:Modern airborne

Modern airborne
Modern Airborne - EU
Type	Airmobile infantry
Tier	3
Doctrine	EU
Radar Signature	Low- ground unit
Strengths	Soft targets
Weaknesses	Airstrikes
Builidings	Army Base level 1, Air Base level 2, Recruiting Office level 1
Attack and defense rating to soft targets	9 attack, 6 defense
Attack and defense rating to hard targets	5 attack, 3.3 defense
Attack and defense rating to fixed wing aircraft	1 defense
Attack and defense rating to rotary wng aircraft	0.7 defense
Attack rating to buildings	0.2
Attack rating to population	2.0
Resources needed	1500 components, 1500 manpower, 750 electronics and 2000 dollars
Daily upkeep	95 supplies. 75 manpower, 80 fuel and 115 dollars
Mobilization time	1 day, 2 hours

Upgrades:

7. Modern airborne: Tier 3 starting research(day 25)

Abillities

• Radar signiture low
• Can conquer territory
• Can be airlifted by A400M
• Can air assault

Terrain

Type	Open ground	Mountains	Forest	City	Suburban	Jungle	Tundra	desert	high seas	Costal waters
Attack buffs and debuffs		-25%	-25%(level 4) -0%(level 5 and 6)				-25%
Defense buffs and debuffs			-25%	+25%		-25%
Speed	0.20								2.51	1.30
HP	20								12
Sight	25	35	25

Real life

Obviously, they are riding on utility helicopters.

External links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_assault: air assault in real life

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airborne_forces: airborne infantry in real life