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[[File:HelicopterBomb.png|thumb|200px|right|A helicopter bomb.]]

A '''helicopter bomb''', also known as a '''flying bomb''', is a type of bomb encountered in many games throughout the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]], most notably in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. These bombs fly by means of a mechanical helicopter similar to [[Rayman]]'s signature [[helicopter]] power. They can either fly directly towards him, and explode upon impact, or remain static, they will deal damage to the player if they should come into contact with them. Most of these bombs are manufactured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, though some helicopter bombs which appear in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] may be the creations of [[Hoodlum]]s. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it appears that the Nightmares are now capable of manufacturing them. In many of the games in which they appear, [[warship]]s can despatch them.

A '''helicopter bomb''', also known as a '''flying bomb''',<ref>The name comes from the sound files of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' ("BOMVOL", short for "bombe volante"), the game files of [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] and those of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', and ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''. It would later appear in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.</ref> is a type of bomb encountered in many games throughout the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]], most notably in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. These bombs fly by means of a mechanical helicopter similar to [[Rayman]]'s signature [[helicopter]] power. They can either fly directly towards him, and explode upon impact, or remain static, they will deal damage to the player if they should come into contact with them. Most of these bombs are manufactured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, though some helicopter bombs which appear in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] may be the creations of [[Hoodlum]]s. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it appears that the Nightmares are now capable of manufacturing them. In many of the games in which they appear, [[warship]]s can despatch them.

==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==

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R2TGE-PC-TheBayou-HallOfDoors.jpg|In the original version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', holographic helicopter bombs are used to represent [[the Bayou]].

~~The_Hall_of_Doors_PS1_02_The_Fairy_Glade~~.jpg|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the same holograms are used to represent [[the Fairy Glade]].

The Hall of Doors PS1 02 The Fairy Glade.jpg|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the same holograms are used to represent [[the Fairy Glade]].

HelicopterBomb-PS1-NONCROPPED.JPG|A [[Robo-Pirate]] [[warship]] dispatches a helicopter bomb to attack [[Rayman]].

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~~Normal_Flying_Bomb_GBA~~.PNG|A [[Robo-Pirate]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

Normal Flying Bomb GBA.PNG|A [[Robo-Pirate]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

~~Hoodlum_helicopter_bomb_R3_GBA~~.PNG|A [[Hoodlum]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

Hoodlum helicopter bomb R3 GBA.PNG|A [[Hoodlum]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

Weird Hoodlum thing R3 GBA.PNG|A conical shaped helicopter bomb, seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

~~Orange_Flying_Bomb_GBA~~.PNG|Orange bombs fired from the [[Grolgoth]] in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

Orange Flying Bomb GBA.PNG|Orange bombs fired from the [[Grolgoth]] in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

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The first type of helicopter bomb is made of wood and metal, and has three retractable propellers, they deploy at regular intervals. This type of helicopter bomb can be seen as obstacles in [[Hi-Ho Moskito!]] and [[Shooting Me Softly]]. Bombs with a similar appearance to these types appear in [[Port 'O Panic]], but without propellers, these bombs may be encountered alight or spraying vast jets of flame, both of which will cause damage to the player should they come into contact with them.

The second type of helicopter bomb resembles those used by the [[Robo-~~Pirates~~]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a skull emblem adorning their surface. Much like the first type of helicopter bomb, they have three retractable propellers, and can be seen as obstacles in [[Riding the Storm]] and [[Shoot for the Stars]]. Unlike the first type of bomb, when these bombs explode, they will emit a set of fireballs which travel in all directions, and must be expertly manoeuvred around to prevent damage being inflicted. [[Warship]]s can also be seen firing propellerless versions of these bombs as cannonballs in [[Port 'O Panic]] and [[Pirate's Treasure!]] these are often used to destroy bridges and platforms in an attempt to impede the player's progress.

The second type of helicopter bomb resembles those used by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a skull emblem adorning their surface. Much like the first type of helicopter bomb, they have three retractable propellers, and can be seen as obstacles in [[Riding the Storm]] and [[Shoot for the Stars]]. Unlike the first type of bomb, when these bombs explode, they will emit a set of fireballs which travel in all directions, and must be expertly manoeuvred around to prevent damage being inflicted. [[Warship]]s can also be seen firing propellerless versions of these bombs as cannonballs in [[Port 'O Panic]] and [[Pirate's Treasure!]] these are often used to destroy bridges and platforms in an attempt to impede the player's progress.

Behaviour-wise, both are static, and will wait until an object has come into contact with them, this will cause them to explode. They will also explode if shot at repeatedly, and will have a more unstable appearance as more shots are fired at them. Both can also be sucked up by a [[mosquito]], who can then fire them back out at enemies, allowing for small clusters of enemies to be effectively eliminated at once.

Behaviour-wise, both are static, and will wait until an object has come into contact with them, this will cause them to explode. They will also explode if shot at repeatedly, and will have a more unstable appearance as more shots are fired at them. Both can also be sucked up by a [[giant mosquito]], who can then fire them back out at enemies, allowing for small clusters of enemies to be effectively eliminated at once.

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Shoot for the StarsRL.png|The skull adorned bomb, seen in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===

Although helicopter bombs do not appear in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', their sprites from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' can be found in the game's files.

==In ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''==

Helicopter bombs, known in ~~the rulebook~~ as flying bombs, ~~seem to be~~ set to appear as projectiles in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Their Projectile cards have yet to be revealed.<ref>The updated rulebook says “For a spicy challenge, try replacing the “[[Ghost|Red Ghost]]” with the “Flying Bomb” Projectile card!”. It can be assumed that the “Flying Bomb” is in fact the helicopter bomb.</ref>

Helicopter bombs, known in this game as flying bombs, are set to appear as Level 5 projectiles in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Their Projectile cards have yet to be revealed.

==References==

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 [[File:HelicopterBomb.png|thumb|200px|right|A helicopter bomb.]]
-A '''helicopter bomb''', also known as a '''flying bomb''', is a type of bomb encountered in many games throughout the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]], most notably in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. These bombs fly by means of a mechanical helicopter similar to [[Rayman]]'s signature [[helicopter]] power. They can either fly directly towards him, and explode upon impact, or remain static, they will deal damage to the player if they should come into contact with them. Most of these bombs are manufactured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, though some helicopter bombs which appear in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] may be the creations of [[Hoodlum]]s. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it appears that the Nightmares are now capable of manufacturing them. In many of the games in which they appear, [[warship]]s can despatch them.
+A '''helicopter bomb''', also known as a '''flying bomb''',<ref>The name comes from the sound files of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' ("BOMVOL", short for "bombe volante"), the game files of [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] and those of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', and ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''. It would later appear in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.</ref> is a type of bomb encountered in many games throughout the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]], most notably in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. These bombs fly by means of a mechanical helicopter similar to [[Rayman]]'s signature [[helicopter]] power. They can either fly directly towards him, and explode upon impact, or remain static, they will deal damage to the player if they should come into contact with them. Most of these bombs are manufactured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, though some helicopter bombs which appear in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] may be the creations of [[Hoodlum]]s. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it appears that the Nightmares are now capable of manufacturing them. In many of the games in which they appear, [[warship]]s can despatch them.
 ==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
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 <gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
 R2TGE-PC-TheBayou-HallOfDoors.jpg|In the original version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', holographic helicopter bombs are used to represent [[the Bayou]].
-The_Hall_of_Doors_PS1_02_The_Fairy_Glade.jpg|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the same holograms are used to represent [[the Fairy Glade]].
+The Hall of Doors PS1 02 The Fairy Glade.jpg|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the same holograms are used to represent [[the Fairy Glade]].
 HelicopterBomb-PS1-NONCROPPED.JPG|A [[Robo-Pirate]] [[warship]] dispatches a helicopter bomb to attack [[Rayman]].
 </gallery>
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 <gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
-Normal_Flying_Bomb_GBA.PNG|A [[Robo-Pirate]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
+Normal Flying Bomb GBA.PNG|A [[Robo-Pirate]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
-Hoodlum_helicopter_bomb_R3_GBA.PNG|A [[Hoodlum]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
+Hoodlum helicopter bomb R3 GBA.PNG|A [[Hoodlum]] helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
 Weird Hoodlum thing R3 GBA.PNG|A conical shaped helicopter bomb, seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
-Orange_Flying_Bomb_GBA.PNG|Orange bombs fired from the [[Grolgoth]] in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
+Orange Flying Bomb GBA.PNG|Orange bombs fired from the [[Grolgoth]] in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
 </gallery>
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 The first type of helicopter bomb is made of wood and metal, and has three retractable propellers, they deploy at regular intervals. This type of helicopter bomb can be seen as obstacles in [[Hi-Ho Moskito!]] and [[Shooting Me Softly]]. Bombs with a similar appearance to these types appear in [[Port 'O Panic]], but without propellers, these bombs may be encountered alight or spraying vast jets of flame, both of which will cause damage to the player should they come into contact with them.
-The second type of helicopter bomb resembles those used by the [[Robo-Pirates]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a skull emblem adorning their surface. Much like the first type of helicopter bomb, they have three retractable propellers, and can be seen as obstacles in [[Riding the Storm]] and [[Shoot for the Stars]]. Unlike the first type of bomb, when these bombs explode, they will emit a set of fireballs which travel in all directions, and must be expertly manoeuvred around to prevent damage being inflicted. [[Warship]]s can also be seen firing propellerless versions of these bombs as cannonballs in [[Port 'O Panic]] and [[Pirate's Treasure!]] these are often used to destroy bridges and platforms in an attempt to impede the player's progress.
+The second type of helicopter bomb resembles those used by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a skull emblem adorning their surface. Much like the first type of helicopter bomb, they have three retractable propellers, and can be seen as obstacles in [[Riding the Storm]] and [[Shoot for the Stars]]. Unlike the first type of bomb, when these bombs explode, they will emit a set of fireballs which travel in all directions, and must be expertly manoeuvred around to prevent damage being inflicted. [[Warship]]s can also be seen firing propellerless versions of these bombs as cannonballs in [[Port 'O Panic]] and [[Pirate's Treasure!]] these are often used to destroy bridges and platforms in an attempt to impede the player's progress.
-Behaviour-wise, both are static, and will wait until an object has come into contact with them, this will cause them to explode. They will also explode if shot at repeatedly, and will have a more unstable appearance as more shots are fired at them. Both can also be sucked up by a [[mosquito]], who can then fire them back out at enemies, allowing for small clusters of enemies to be effectively eliminated at once.
+Behaviour-wise, both are static, and will wait until an object has come into contact with them, this will cause them to explode. They will also explode if shot at repeatedly, and will have a more unstable appearance as more shots are fired at them. Both can also be sucked up by a [[giant mosquito]], who can then fire them back out at enemies, allowing for small clusters of enemies to be effectively eliminated at once.
 <gallery widths="320px" heights="180px" class="sprite">
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 Shoot for the StarsRL.png|The skull adorned bomb, seen in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
 </gallery>
+===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
+Although helicopter bombs do not appear in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', their sprites from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' can be found in the game's files.
 ==In ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''==
-Helicopter bombs, known in the rulebook as flying bombs, seem to be set to appear as projectiles in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Their Projectile cards have yet to be revealed.<ref>The updated rulebook says “For a spicy challenge, try replacing the “[[Ghost|Red Ghost]]” with the “Flying Bomb” Projectile card!”. It can be assumed that the “Flying Bomb” is in fact the helicopter bomb.</ref>
+Helicopter bombs, known in this game as flying bombs, are set to appear as Level 5 projectiles in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Their Projectile cards have yet to be revealed.
 ==References==