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A '''helicopter bomb''' is a type of bomb encountered in several ''Rayman'' games, most notably in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''. 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 army|Robo-Pirates]], though some helicopter bombs which appear in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance adaptation 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: The Great Escape]]''==

[[File:HelicopterBomb-PC-NONCROPPED.JPG|thumb|right|320px|A helicopter bomb flying towards [[Rayman]] in [[the Bayou]]]]

Helicopter bombs act as homing mines, being able to close into Rayman's position, and exploding on impact. They see heavy usage during the [[Warship]] pursuits of Rayman in [[the Bayou]] and [[the Precipice]], but also feature in other levels. In the [[Marshes of Awakening]], there are Helicopter Bombs which act more like stationary mines, and cannot move towards Rayman, but still act as considerable obstacles in his path, as coming into contact with one while waterskiing will cause Rayman to drown.

In most of the versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the helicopter bombs explode immediately when hit by Rayman's [[Magic fist]], and explode with fire. However, the explosion graphics in the ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' are different: the bombs explode with smoke instead, just as the homing missiles fired by the [[Red Henchman 800|Red Henchmen 800]] in the same version. Some [[Red Henchman 800]]s and [[Purple Henchman 800]]s are capable of firing Helicopter bombs in the Dreamcast version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

A hologram of several helicopter bombs is used to represent [[the Bayou]]. These holograms appear whenever [[Rayman]] approaches the Bayou's [[Spiral Door]] in [[the Hall of Doors]]. The holograms float towards Rayman and explode as they draw near to him, but they do no harm. In the PlayStation version, the Hall of Doors has been substantially redesigned; the helicopter bombs are now used as a symbol for [[the Fairy Glade]]. This makes them the only object used to symbolise multiple levels.

During the fight with the [[Grolgoth]] in [[the Crow's Nest]], Helicopter bombs are fired by the Grolgoth offensively to damage Rayman, however, unlike the usual Helicopter bombs that have featured thus far, these Helicopter bombs will not be destroyed if shot at. Instead, they will be forced back, it is through forcing these Helicopter bombs back that Rayman can damage the Grolgoth, as they will cause it to trip up when they come into contact with it. The Grolgoth will stop using Helicopter bombs in the second phase of its fight, except in the Playstation version, where they retain the same behaviour, and can be forced back at the Grolgoth to damage it.

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<td valign="top">[[File:R2TGE-PC-TheBayou-HallOfDoors.jpg|thumb|left|320px|In the original version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', holographic helicopter bombs are used to represent [[the Bayou]].]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[File:The_Hall_of_Doors_PS1_02_The_Fairy_Glade.jpg|thumb|left|320px|In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', the same holograms are used to represent [[the Fairy Glade]].]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[File:HelicopterBomb-PS1-NONCROPPED.JPG|thumb|left|320px|A [[Robo-Pirate]] [[Warship]] dispatches a helicopter bomb to attack [[Rayman]]]]</td>

===In ''[[Rayman 2: Forever]]''===

Helicopter bombs are extremely common, and can be found in most levels.

==In ''[[Rayman M]]''==  

The Glue Bomb used in the "Lum Fight" is very similar to the Helicopter Bomb. It is smaller, has a timer that counts down 10 seconds on it, and spins around the player until it blows up or is passed onto another player.

==In the portable versions of ''[[Rayman 3]]''==

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance adaptation of ''Rayman 3'']]===

The first variety is used by the Robo-Pirates have a similar appearance to the Helicopter bombs seen in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and akin to them, can be destroyed by a simple punch from his [[telescopic fist]]. They can be encountered stationary or patrolling a set area.

The second variety is used by the Hoodlums and is impervious to Rayman's attacks, and can only be dodged to prevent damage being inflicted. These have a more silvery-metallic appearance, and are also adorned with spikes. They can be encountered stationary or patrolling a set area.

The third variety is of a conical shape, with grey and red colouration. These bombs remain static until Rayman enters their vicinity, after which, they will swoop down on him in an attempt to make contact and explode. They must either be dodged or shot at to avoid damage. Due to their construction, it is possible that this variety is also manufactured by the [[Hoodlum]]s, as it possesses a similar aesthetic their silver-metallic ones.

The fourth variety is used by the [[Grolgoth]], encountered at the [[Heart of the Ancients]]. The first phase of the battle with this machine involves a similar tactic to the original boss fight from ''[[Rayman 2]]''. where Rayman must push back the oncoming Helicopter bombs until they make contact with and damage the [[Grolgoth]]. The [[Grolgoth]] can also fly into the air and drop Helicopter bombs from above, these must be avoided or repelled, it will also repeat this attack when it has one hit point remaining in the second phase of its battle.

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<td valign="top">[[Image:Normal_Flying_Bomb_GBA.PNG|thumb|320px|A [[Robo-Pirate]] Helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[Image:Hoodlum_helicopter_bomb_R3_GBA.PNG|thumb|320px|A [[Hoodlum]] Helicopter bomb as seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[Image:Weird Hoodlum thing R3 GBA.PNG|thumb|320px|A conical shaped Helicopter bomb, seen in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[Image:Orange_Flying_Bomb_GBA.PNG|thumb|320px|Orange bombs fired from the [[Grolgoth]] in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]]]</td>

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===In the [[Rayman 3 (Symbian)|the Symbian version of ''Rayman 3'']]===

Both the [[Robo-Pirate]] and silver-metallic [[Hoodlum]] varieties of the Helicopter bomb appear in this version, with almost identical physical appearances and properties, the [[Robo-Pirate]] iteration can be shot at to be destroyed, the [[Hoodlum]] iteration cannot be destroyed.

The Helicopter bomb makes appearances in levels 5, 6 and 7.

==In the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (GBA)|Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]==

[[Image:Bomb_RRR_GBA_1.png|thumb|320px|left|A bomb from [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]]]

[[Image:Bomb_RRR_GBA_2.png|thumb|320px|right|Another bomb from [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]]]

Bombs do not feature as stage obstacles in this game, but are used by the [[Giant Rabbid]] to attack [[Rayman]].  

In the [[Celestial Castle]], he will fire black, propellerless bombs, they will travel horizontally towards Rayman.

In the [[Hidden Burrow]], the [[Giant Rabbid]] will again attempt to fire bombs, however, unlike the bombs it fires in the Celestial Castle, these bombs have a Rabbid Emblem, their behaviour on the other hand is identical, they will either come into contact with Rayman or explode when they have come into contact with a wall.

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spinoffs==

[[File:Big Bird RO.png|thumb|320px|left|The metal and wood bomb, seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]

[[File:Shoot for the StarsRO.png|thumb|320px|right|The skull adorned bomb, seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]

There are two types of Helicopter bombs which are encountered over the course of the game.  

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. Warships 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.

An update to this game added the '''Pirate Ship''' world, in which two levels; '''Boom! Booomm!''' and '''You again!''' feature a Warship, this Warship is capable of shooting propellerless bombs adorned with a skull, much like in ''Rayman Origins''

Helicopter bombs are fired from cannons in [[Castle Rock]], the final level of [[Teensies In Trouble]], and [[Gloo Gloo]], the final level of [[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]. They look identical to those seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''

Both varieties of bomb seen in ''Rayman Origins'' can also be found in their respective levels that were remade for the [[Back to Origins]] mode.

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