Crane Helicopter Unit
11/10/2026
11/10/2026

Guide


Welcome to the guide for the Crane Helicopter Unit!


Overview


The Crane Helicopter is a new Technical Department unit available from HQ Level 4.

It introduces the new Highlands map area, with Missions to remove heavy objects, clear paths, tow objects, and help make inaccessible areas reachable.

The unit can be upgraded to increase the number of available helicopters and improve its lifting and towing speed through modifiers.

Enjoy specialized equipment, including the Legendary Water Tank, which allows the helicopter to extinguish fires.

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Detailed Guide


New Unit

  • Name: Crane Helicopter
  • Department: Technical Department

Availability


Vehicle


  • Crane Helicopter


Crew

  • None


Depot Progression

  • HQ4 -> Level 1 -> 1 Crane Helicopter
  • HQ8 –> Level 2 -> +1 Crane Helicopter (2 in total)



You can use 3 in total if you borrow one from a Rescue Alliance member.

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Gameplay


The Crane Helicopter introduces a new map area!

  • New Map: Highlands
  • The Highlands are added to the south of the Mission Map at HQ level 4.
  • The Highlands feature new missions taking place in the mountains, featuring canyons, bodies of water, and impressive rock formations.
  • The Highlands automatically unlocks by reaching HQ level 4.
  • Missions in the Highlands can be played once the Crane Helicopter Unit has been unlocked.




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What the Crane Helicopter can do


  • Lift and remove heavy objects from impassable terrain
  • Create paths and make objectives accessible
  • Tow objects from the scene




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Modifiers

Crane Hydraulics

  • Speeds up lifting and removing objects



Winch

  • Speeds up towing objects




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Equipment Items

Water Tank (Legendary)


  • Adds a Water Bucket to the Crane Helicopter
  • Adds an extinguish action
  • Can be used once per mission
  • Upgrading enhances extinguishing strength




Fire Blanket (Epic) - Not available yet


  • Allows to extinguish and tow a vehicle in one action
  • Can’t be used if a victim is still trapped inside the vehicle
  • Can be used once per mission
  • Upgrading enhances extinguishing speed

For more details on the Legendary Water Tank Equipment item, visit the Legendary Equipment Guide.