Scout Helicopter
AH-6 Little Bird
In-game description
Not recorded yet.
Availability
| Added in | 1.2.1.0 (Extreme Measures) |
Loadout
Driver
Primary
| Option | Designation | In-game description |
|---|---|---|
| Minigun | 7.62mm Minigun | A rapid-fire gun for use against infantry and lightly armored vehicles. |
| Grenade Launcher | 40mm AGL | An automatic grenade launcher, effective at targeting infantry and unarmored targets at close range. |
| Heavy Rotary MG | .50 Cal Rotary MG | A heavy rotary machine gun ideal for combatting unarmored vehicles and infantry at long range. |
Secondary
| Option | Designation | In-game description |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rockets | 70mm FFAR | Unguided rockets capable of firing larger volleys but providing less damage per projectile. Effective against light vehicles and infantry. |
| Aim-Guided | 70mm PGM Rocket | A rocket designed to combat infantry and light vehicles. Can be guided to the target via a weapon's crosshairs. |
Equipment 1
Flares
Equipment 2
| Option | In-game description |
|---|---|
| Smoke Launcher | Launches multiple grenades that form a cloud of smoke. Blocks ability to spot targets, and clears spotted markers from all infantry inside the smoke radius. |
| Motion Sensor | Dropped from the air, this device embeds in the ground where it detects and displays nearby moving enemies, vehicles, and gadgets on team members' minimaps. Enemy infantry can remain undetected while moving in crouch or prone. The device emits a sound audible to hostiles. |
Upgrade
| Option | In-game description |
|---|---|
| Stabilizer | Reduces the effect of mobility hits, making it easier to stay in control of the vehicle. |
| Tactical Data System | Enemies spotted by the Scout Helicopter's equipment and radar will have their position marked in-world and on the minimap for all team members, not just the user's squad. |
| Engine Upgrade | Enables faster acceleration and top speed at the cost of maneuverability. |
| Interference | Slows the enemy's ability to acquire lock-on and clears the aircraft's spotted marker sooner. System deactivates if aircraft travels too slowly. |
Gunner
Upgrade
Radar System
Remote Weapon
Thermal Scanner
Remote Weapon
| Option | Designation | In-game description |
|---|---|---|
| Target Designator | Target Designator | The designator allows users to mark both vehicles and locations. Designated targets can be locked-on from further away and lose below-radar protection. |
| Directional Jammer | Directional Jammer | Targets handheld and vehicle mounted enemy devices to prevent lock-on against the Scout Helicopter or other vehicles. Extended use will temporarily overheat the equipment. |
Patch history
27 patch notes mentioning the Scout Helicopter, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.
1.4.2.0Aug 14, 2026balance
- The camera now focuses correctly on the selected decal when customising the Scout Helicopter.
- Placeholder icons and names have been updated in the Portal Web App for Mobile Redeploy, GRT-CPS, XFGM-6D, M121 A2, AH-6 Little Bird, MD-350, Weapon Drop, and Mortar Strike.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.2.0 in the balance log
1.3.2.0Jun 5, 2026vehicles
- Naming for the PAX Scout Helicopter has been updated to display its correct name, MH-350.
- AH-6 LittleBird helicopter spawns now respect the helicopter spawn delay settings.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.2.0 in the balance log
1.3.1.5May 22, 2026vehicles
- Teammates can now deploy on the AH-6 LittleBird when the gunner seat is occupied.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.1.5 in the balance log
1.3.1.0May 8, 2026REDSEC
- Corrected an issue where the Scout Helicopter’s AA missiles would sometimes fail to spawn or track their target correctly.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.1.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026vehicles
- Adjusted Heavy Rotary Cannon overheat mechanic to compensate for reduced rate of fire.
- Extended Scout Helicopter light rocket ammo regeneration time from 21 to 27 seconds.
- Extended Scout Helicopter smart rocket ammo regeneration time from 16 to 20 seconds.
- Grenade Launcher Muzzle Velocity Increased.
- Grenade Launcher now has infinite reserve ammo.
- Heavy Rotary Cannon falloff range shortened to 45m.
- Heavy Rotary Cannon rate of fire from 1000 to 800 RPM.
- Reduced lethal range of Attack Helicopter Heavy Rocket explosion from 2m to 1m
- Reduced lethal range of Upgraded Attack Helicopter Heavy Rocket explosion from 2.8m to 2m.
- Reduced the inner explosive radius of all scout helicopter rockets from 1m to 0m.
- Reduced the radius of Attack Helicopter Heavy Rocket explosion from 7m to 5.5m
- Seismic Detector Radius increased from 16 to 36 meters.
- Minigun audio on the Little Bird has been polished to blend better in the mix, especially from the chase camera perspective, and new interior firing audio has been added.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.2.2.0Mar 13, 2026vehicles
- Corrected missing decals for the MH350 Scout Helicopter (PAX).
- Resolved an issue where scout helicopter tracers could be seen behind the muzzle.
- Restricted scout helicopter passengers from using Engineer rocket launchers.
- Corrected placeholder Scout Helicopter icons in loadouts.
- Resolved an issue where the AH-6M ‘Little Bird’ was missing from the Spatial Editor.
- Bot pilots now effectively drive and manoeuvre the AH-6M ‘Little Bird’.
- Bot pilots now effectively drive and manoeuvre the MH-350.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.2.0 in the balance log
1.2.1.0Feb 13, 2026vehicles
- AH-6 Little Bird: The iconic attack helicopter returns for NATO forces, offering high mobility and lethal firepower in skilled hands.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.1.0 in the balance log