For lore about gyrocopters, see gyrocopter.

Gyrocopter

Race Dwarf Faction Human Alliance Statistics Hit points 350 Unit Type Mechanical Unit Classified As: Fly Level 2 Gold 220 Lumber 60 Food 2 Produced at Workshop Build time 25 sec. Hotkey G Combat Normal attack: 29.5 (40 * ) avg Can attack: Air Range 50 Attack type Piercing Cooldown 1.00 sec. Weapon type Instant Secondary attack: 20 (26 * ) avg (Needs Gyrocopter Bombs) Can attack: Ground, Structure, Debris, Item, Ward Range 10 Attack type Siege Cooldown 2.50 sec. Weapon type Missile Armor Type Metal Defense Type Medium Armor 2 (8 * ) Day Sight 180 Night Sight 110 Movement Speed Fast (320) Sound Sound Set Gyrocopter

The ingenious dwarven engineers, taking a nod from their inventive gnomish cousins, constructed the ultimate airborne scout vehicle. The gyrocopters are small but versatile flying machines that can cover great distances at speed and evade enemy ground forces. Though the contraptions are somewhat rickety, they are armed with mounted cannons and bombs, and piloted by the daring – if not insane – dwarven pilot corps.[1]

Information

Gyrocopters have two main purposes: to scout, and to attack air units. If someone is making a lot of air units, use Gyrocopters to attack them. Upgrade the Gyrocopter to enhance it with more damage.

Gyrocopters also act as detectors for invisible units.

Spells and abilities

True Sight (Passive)

Reveals nearby invisible units.

Gyrocopter B ombs

Allows Gyrocopters to attack land units.

Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time 150 100 Workshop Castle 60 sec.

Upgrades

Black G unpowder Increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time 100 50 Blacksmith 60 sec.

Refined G unpowder Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time 250 100 Blacksmith Keep 75 sec.

Imbued G unpowder Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time 400 150 Blacksmith Castle 90 sec.

Iron P lating Increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time 125 75 Blacksmith 60 sec.

Steel P lating Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time 200 125 Blacksmith Keep 75 sec.

Mithril P lating Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time 275 175 Blacksmith Castle 90 sec.





Battle.net description

Mechanical flying machine flown by a Dwarven pilot.[2]

World Editor description

Fast moving flying machine. Excellent at scouting, and effective against air units. Can learn the Flying Machine Bombs and Flak Cannons upgrades.

Quotes

See Warcraft III Gyrocopter quotes

Patch changes

Patch 1.10 (2003-07-03): Gyrocopter damage increased to 27-32 from 25-30.

