Do Planes Heal in Call of War? A Comprehensive Guide

Yes, planes do heal in Call of War, but the healing mechanism is more nuanced than it is for ground or naval units. Understanding exactly how and when your aircraft regenerate is crucial for effective air power management and strategic decision-making. This article breaks down the mechanics of aircraft healing in Call of War and answers frequently asked questions to ensure you maximize your air force’s effectiveness.

How Aircraft Healing Works

Unlike ground units that heal when stationed on your own territory and naval units that heal anywhere at sea, aircraft healing is dependent on their operational status and location. Here’s a breakdown:

• Airbases: The primary method of healing for aircraft is when they are operating from one of your airbases. If a damaged aircraft is based at an airbase under your control, it will automatically regenerate health at each day change.

• Aircraft Carriers: Yes, planes also regenerate if they are stationed on aircraft carriers. This makes aircraft carriers mobile airbases and vital for projecting air power far from your mainland.

• Patrolling & Attack Flights: A fascinating aspect of air healing in Call of War is that aircraft also heal during patrol flights and even when attacking enemy territory. However, there’s a crucial caveat: they must originate from one of your own airfields to receive this healing benefit.

• Healing Rate: Regardless of the method (airbase, carrier, patrol, or attack), the healing rate is 15% of their missing health per day change. This means that heavily damaged aircraft will take several days to fully recover.

Essentially, maintaining control of your airbases and utilizing aircraft carriers effectively are paramount for ensuring your air force remains a potent fighting force.

Strategic Implications

Understanding aircraft healing mechanics has significant strategic implications:

• Airbase Defense: Protecting your airbases becomes incredibly important, as losing them not only prevents healing but also grounds your aircraft, making them vulnerable.

• Carrier Warfare: Deploying and protecting aircraft carriers allows you to maintain a constant aerial presence and support ground operations far from your own territory, providing mobile healing stations.

• Offensive Operations: Knowing that aircraft heal even on attack runs (if they originate from your airfields) allows you to conduct sustained air campaigns against enemy targets, knowing that your air wing will automatically regenerates each day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions that will improve your understanding of plane healing in Call of War.

1. Do aircraft heal while in enemy territory?

Only when patrolling or on an attack run that originates from your own airfield. If they are simply stranded in enemy territory without operating from a base, they will not heal.

2. If an airbase is captured while my planes are based there, do they still heal?

No. Aircraft heal only when stationed at an airbase under your control. Once the airbase is captured, your planes will not heal.

3. Does the level of the airbase affect the healing rate?

No. The healing rate remains constant at 15% of missing health per day change, regardless of the airbase level.

4. How do I maximize the healing rate of my aircraft?

The best way to maximize healing is to ensure your aircraft are based at a safe and well-defended airbase or aircraft carrier to minimize the risk of damage.

5. What happens if my planes are heavily damaged and I have no airbases nearby?

If your planes are heavily damaged and lack access to an airbase or carrier, they will be vulnerable. You’ll need to either capture an airbase or reposition an aircraft carrier to provide healing.

6. Do different types of aircraft heal at different rates?

No. The healing rate is the same 15% of missing health for all types of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, and support aircraft.

7. Does upgrading my aircraft affect their healing rate or capacity?

Upgrading aircraft increases their overall health, but the healing rate remains the same. Upgraded planes simply have more hit points to regenerate.

8. Are there any research options that improve aircraft healing?

No. There are no specific research options that directly improve the healing rate of aircraft. Your best bet is to focus on technologies to enhance airbase survivability or carrier deployment range.

9. Do captured airfields or facilities affect planes healing?

Healing is not affected by capturing airfields or facilities. As long as you control them, your planes will regenerate the normal way.

10. If I am at war with another nation, does that affect my plane’s healing speed?

No, war status does not affect the healing speed of your aircraft. As long as they are stationed in your territory, in your airfields or aircraft carriers, they will heal at the standard rate.

11. Can I damage my plane’s repair state during combat?

Planes will always be damaged from combat, and the higher the damage, the longer it takes to restore to maximum health. There is no way to avoid damage during combat.

12. How often does the plane’s health regenerate?

Plane health regenerates at the end of the day change and is only affected by the missing health of the plane.

13. Are there any hidden factors that affect a plane’s healing speed?

There are no hidden factors that are programmed to affect a plane’s healing state. As long as there is an airfield, and the planes are stationed there, they should regenerate at the normal rate.

14. What are the best ways to protect my planes from enemy attacks?

Ensuring that you have some Anti-air capabilities is crucial for protecting your planes. If there are planes in your airfield or aircraft carriers that have no protection, they can quickly be destroyed by enemy attacks.

15. Can you stack the healing ability of planes by stationing multiple planes on an airfield?

No, stacking the healing abilities is not possible. The amount of airplanes in an airfield does not increase the amount of health regenerated for each plane.

Conclusion

Mastering aircraft healing is a key component of successful air warfare in Call of War. By understanding how and where your planes regenerate, you can maintain a strong air presence, project power effectively, and ultimately secure victory. Remember to prioritize airbase defense, utilize aircraft carriers strategically, and always ensure your aircraft have access to safe havens for repair. For more insights into the intersection of gaming and learning, visit the Games Learning Society website at GamesLearningSociety.org.