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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 [[Magic fist|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.

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]].

Helicopter bombs are extremely common, and can be found in most levels: [[The Fairy Glade#Game Boy Color version|Fairy Glade]], [[The Marshes of Awakening#Game Boy Color version|Marshes of Awakening]], [[Whale Bay#Game Boy Color version|Whale Bay]], [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire#Game Boy Color version|Sanctuary of Stone & Fire]], [[The Echoing Caves#Game Boy Color version|Echoing Caves]], [[The Precipice#Game Boy Color version|the Precipice]] and [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava#Game Boy Color version|Sanctuary of Rock & Lava]].

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.

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.

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'']].

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

Rayman 3 mobile helicopter bomb 1.jpg|A normal helicopter bomb in [[Rayman 3 (mobile phone)|the mobile phone version of ''Rayman 3'']].

Rayman 3 mobile helicopter bomb 2.jpg|A [[Hoodlum]]-made helicopter bomb in [[Rayman 3 (mobile phone)|the mobile phone version of ''Rayman 3'']].

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==

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.

Hi-Ho Moskito! 12.jpg|The metal and wood bomb, seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.

Shoot for the Stars 3.jpg|The skull adorned bomb, 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.

Big Bird RL.png|The metal and wood bomb, seen in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

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