Summary
Broken Arrowis a real-time strategy (RTS) game set in modern warfare. Its fast-paced action is sure to keep players reacting quickly while still leaving room for smart, strategic planning to outmaneuver the enemy. With the United States and Russia as opposing factions, the game offers a wide range of units thatencourage creative and tactical play.
The US features some of the most popular and fun units inBroken Arrow, like the Marines and the F-35 stealth jet. While all the units are fun to use and useful in their own right, certain picks are essential for building a winning deck. Here’s a look at thebest US units inBroken Arrow.
8Mechanized Riflemen
Great For Dealing With Armored Vehicles
The Mechanized Riflemen are a great infantry unit for their utility. The six-man squad comes equipped with the M4A1, M203, M249E3 and four AT4CS ER. They pair perfectly with the Bradley vehicle platform, as their AT4CS ER anti-armor rocket launchers are great for dealing with enemy armored vehicles that threaten the Bradleys.
The Mech Riflemen also pair well with other infantry units, like the Mechanized Riflemen AA units, allowing both units to simultaneously deal with aircraft and armored vehicles. While the squad is smaller than standard marines, their ability to deal with infantry and armored vehicles makes them valuable, especially when doubling up and having a 12-man squad.
7Delta Force
Without Equal
While one of the most expensive infantry units, Delta Force, is a worthwhile investment for its ability to capture and hold positions on the battlefield. The 12-man squad comes equipped with HK416 D10RS, Mk 46 Sup, M32 MGL Grenade Launchers, Flashbangs and the Benelli M1014, perfect for storming enemy buildings and encampments.
Despite beingideal for close-quarters combat, Delta Force maintains a decent level of ability in a medium-range capacity, perfect for moving between buildings in a more open environment. Similar units like the Marine Raiders CQC are also great for similar operations, but even with the larger squad size of 14, Delta Force is the more ideal unit for breach and clear operations.
6M1A1 FEP
The Beast
The M1A1 Firepower Enhancement Package is one ofthe most survivable tanksinBroken Arrow. At a base cost of 265, it’s on the expensive side, and with the added customization, it will become much more expensive; however, a fully upgraded M1A1 is extremely survivable and annoying to come up against.
The M1A1 can be upgraded with the TUSK Armor Package, making it even more durable and adding an extra M2 Browning, perfect for anti-infantry and damaging light vehicles. It can also be equipped with an AN/ VLQ6 jammer (multi-threat jammer) or a trophy system, making the M1A1 even harder to deal with and perfect for holding key positions.
5CH-47 Chinook
The Best Supply Transport
The CH-47 Chinook is the go-to helicopter for delivering supplies across the battlefield, as well as deploying troops to key locations and deploying paratroopers. The Chinook can carry up to 32 soldiers, making it perfect for reinforcing contested positions and quickly clearing out during tactical retreats.
Of course, no Chinook would be complete without adding guns, with the GAU-21 50-caliber heavy machine guns, the GAU-17 miniguns, or two M240 machine guns being great options. The added weapons increase the survivability of the Chinook and make it safer to deploy troops and supplies in active areas.
4MQ-1C Gray Eagle
The Sky Warrior
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is one of the most versatile drones inBroken Arrow. While it doesn’t have as good a range as other drones like the RQ-4 Global Hawk, it has a good selection of armaments, making it a good option for use as both a spotting drone and a strike unit.
It can be equipped with four Griffin Missiles, ideal for striking infantry and ground-based units, fout Stinger AA Missiles, perfect for use against smaller enemy air units like drones and helicopters, and two Hellfire Missiles with a wide range of applications. Its versatility makes it a great unit to have access to, and it’s especially useful forspotting and dealing with flanking enemy units.
3B-2 Spirit
The Ghost Of The Sky
The B-2 Spirit is the only US Aircraft that can deploy a tactical nuke, which, while overkill, could come in handy during difficult battles. The bomber can also deploy a wide array of other bombs, which will significantly reduce the cost of the B2 from 1000 points to a more reasonable 400-800 range.
While slower than other bombers and aircraft, the B-2 has a very small radar signature, allowing it to penetrate deep into enemy territory with relative ease. Although it’s expensive and slow, the ability todrop a nuke or a wide array of devastating bombsbehind enemy lines makes the B2 an undeniably great unit.
2F-15E Strike Eagle
The Ultimate Dual-Role Fighter
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a fantastic dual-role fighter and one ofthe best aircrafts inBroken Arrow. The F-15 can unleash massive amounts of firepower and is even more effective when paired with other fighters like the F-35, allowing the stealth jets to penetrate enemy airspace, while the F-15 comes in just after and unloads its massive payload.
While more expensive than other fighters, especially with added customization, the sheer versatility of the F-15 should not be underestimated. The vast amount of weapons and customization options available allows players to fine-tune their F-15, making it perfect for air-to-air, air-to-ground, or a mix of both.
1F-22 Raptor
The Best Air-To-Air Fighter In Broken Arrow
The F-22 Raptor is one of thebest vehicles inBroken Arrowfor air superiority, seamlessly dealing with most enemy aircraft with relative ease. There is a wide array of armaments to choose from, allowing players to customize their Raptor for maximum efficiency. While some customization options can increase the cost, the basic 320 points are well worth it to help secure the skies.
Despite being an air superiority aircraft, the F-22 can be equipped with ground-based weapons, allowing it to take on a more multipurpose role, like making strafing runs while dealing with enemy aircraft. The F-22 Raptor shines at air superiority and is a must-have unit for the US inBroken Arrow.
