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Gyrocopter (Warcraft III)

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For lore, see gyrocopter.
For stats in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, see Flying Machine (Warcraft III).
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File:Dwarvengyrocopter.gif
Gryocopter
RaceHuman (bronzebeard dwarf)
Base unitNone
FactionHuman Alliance
Statistics
Hit points350
Hit point regeneration None
Hit point regeneration rate 0.00
ManaN/A
Unit TypeMechanical
Unit Classified As:Fly
Upgrades toN/A
Level 2
Gold220 Gold
Lumber60 Lumber
Food2 Food
Produced at Workshop
Build time 25 sec.
Repair time 25 sec.
RequiresN/A
Transport slotsCan't enter in transports.
Sleeps False
Hotkey G
Combat
Normal attack:27.5 avg (38 avg*)
Can attack:Air
Range500
Cooldown1.00
Weapon typeInstant
Secondary attack:20 avg (26 avg*) (Needs Flying Machine Bombs)
Can attack:Ground, Structure, Debris, Item, Ward
Range100
Attack typeSiege
Cooldown2.50
Weapon typeMissile
Armor TypeMetal
Defense TypeHeavy (Large)
Armor2 (8*)
Day Sight1800
Night Sight1100
Movement SpeedFast (320)
Sound
Sound SetGyrocopter

Mechanical flying machine flown by a Dwarven pilot.

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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.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements
None Always Available None

Flying Machine Bombs (Passive)

Allows Gyrocopters to attack land units.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
150 File:WC3gold.gif 100 File:WC3lumber.gif Workshop Keep 60 sec.

Upgrades

Black Gunpowder
Increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
100 File:WC3gold.gif 50 File:WC3lumber.gif Blacksmith None 60 sec.
Refined Gunpowder
Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
175 File:WC3gold.gif 175 File:WC3lumber.gif Blacksmith Keep 75 sec.
Imbued Gunpowder
Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
250 File:WC3gold.gif 300 File:WC3lumber.gif Blacksmith Castle 90 sec.
Iron Plating
Increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
125 File:WC3gold.gif 75 File:WC3lumber.gif Blacksmith None 60 sec.
Steel Plating
Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
150 File:WC3gold.gif 175 File:WC3lumber.gif Blacksmith Keep 75 sec.
Mithril Plating
Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
175 File:WC3gold.gif 275 File:WC3lumber.gif Blacksmith Castle 90 sec.

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