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icon: jurassic-saga:icons/ranger_helicopter.png
history:
  - version: 0.1.9
    changes:
      - Added Ranger Helicopter
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    The last update on this page was on: 14th March 2026
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# Ranger Helicopter

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| **Type** | Air |
| **Passengers** | 5-6 Seats |
| **Storage** | None |
| **Speed** | Fast |
| **Fuel** | Not Required |
| **Durability** | 100 Hearts (200 Health) |
| **Special Features** | Vertical Flight, Landing Gear |
| **Craftable** | Not yet implemented |
| **Obtained** | Creative Mode Only |


The Ranger Helicopter is a military-style aerial transport vehicle designed for park ranger operations and rapid response situations.  
Based on the Bell 230 helicopter from *Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis*, it features a distinctive camouflage pattern and serves as a rugged alternative to the civilian Visitor Helicopter for patrolling dangerous areas and managing prehistoric creatures.

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## Appearance
- Design inspired by the JPOG Ranger Helicopter (Bell 230)
- Military green camouflage pattern with yellow accents
- Yellow nose cone with park ranger insignia featuring a "P" logo
- Large windshield providing excellent visibility for pilot and passengers
- Rotating rotor blades during flight
- Retractable landing gear
- Robust military-style construction

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## Functionality
- **Type**: Air vehicle
- **Capacity**: 5-6 passengers (including driver)
- **Speed**: Fast aerial movement
- **Fuel**: Not required
- **Durability**: 100 hearts (200 health points)
- **Special Features**: Vertical takeoff and landing, hover capability, retractable landing gear, high vantage point for spotting creatures

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## Controls
- **Ascend**: Space
- **Forward/Backward**: W/S
- **Strafe Left/Right**: A/D
- **Toggle Landing Gear**: Z
- **Enter Seat**: Right-click on helicopter
- **Exit Vehicle**: Shift

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## Obtaining

### Crafting Recipe
Not yet craftable. Recipe will be added in a future update.

### Alternative Methods
- Currently available only through **Creative Mode**
- Future updates may include world spawns or crafting recipes

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## Usage Tips
- Use the Ranger Helicopter for patrolling remote areas and monitoring dangerous predators
- Perfect for park ranger operations and emergency evacuations
- Toggle landing gear with Z before landing to ensure a smooth touchdown
- The camouflage pattern helps blend into forested environments
- The helicopter's durability makes it vulnerable to large predatorsavoid flying too low near hostile creatures
- Coordinate with passengers when entering and exiting to avoid accidents

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## Gallery
### Development Images
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            <img width={256} src="https://i.imgur.com/yeWfiaf.png" alt="Ranger Helicopter Showcase"/>
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Ranger Helicopter Showcase
<sup>[[1]](https://discord.com/channels/476209601075740672/620220431294529536/1468978358808350851)</sup>
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## Trivia
- The Ranger Helicopter is directly inspired by the Bell 230 helicopter from *Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis*, where it was used for park management and ranger operations
- The military camouflage pattern distinguishes it from the civilian Visitor Helicopter, reflecting its role in more dangerous park operations
- The yellow nose cone with the park ranger "P" insignia is a direct reference to JPOG's ranger division branding

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