Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

How to Destroy Helicopters

MW3 How to Destroy Helicopters
Helicopters can be destroyed by explosive launchers while stationary in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies. Read on to learn more about how to destroy helicopters and the best weapons against helicopters!

How to Destroy Helicopters

Shoot it While it Drops Mercenaries

MW3 Recon Helicopter
The best way to destroy helicopters is to shoot them while they drop mercenaries during the Aether Extractors contract. The helicopter is stationary while it drops mercenaries, which makes it easier to bring down, as there are fewer chances of missing your shots.

Note that there is only a ten-second window until the helicopter leaves, but don't worry; the Aether Extractors contract spawns at least 3 helicopters throughout the duration of the contract.

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Best Weapons Against Helicopters

Launchers When They're Stationary

MW3 Launchers
Launchers are the best weapons against helicopters as it only needs 2 shots to bring down one helicopter. It's essential to Pack-a-Punch a launcher though, in order to increase its damage and reload speed, as a non-Pack-a-Punched launcher will be too slow to take down the helicopter before it takes off.

You can obtain launchers by looting them from mercenary camps, particularly from the mercenaries carrying them.

How to Pack-a-Punch Weapons

LMGs When They're Moving

MW3 LMGs
LMGs are the second-best option for taking down helicopters due to their magazine capacity and stopping power. To add to that, LMGs can shoot moving targets without the worry of missing their shots, so you can shoot down the helicopter even as it's approaching and as it's leaving.

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