The Barracuda is an advanced bomber used by the Allies armed with a pair of missiles to take down structures with ease.
Description
When an enemy installation is too well defended to be assaulted directly, the Barracuda steps in. Though not as quick as a regular jet, this bomber is a powerful tool for the precise removal of hardened targets and structures. Equipped with advanced stealth technology, the Barracuda is completely invisible on radar, swooping in and annihilating enemy buildings before the opponent can react. However, the paper thin armor and high cost of this unit make it something you don't want to be careless with.
Overview
The Barracuda is the Allies' main Tier 3 heavy anti-structure aircraft. Unlike its counterparts, the Barracuda requires a Runway to be operational, which makes their production and ammunition somewhat limited. However, two Barracudas are powerful enough to flatten anti-air defenses, whereas in a group of 4, they can easily destroy most structures in one fell swoop (especially technology expanders like the Pandora Hub). Besides its strength, the Barracuda also boasts speed and invisibility to enemy radar, making them an unexpected game changer in favor of the Allies when commanded properly.
Ideally, the Barracuda should be used for surgical strikes on the enemy base, targeting their most important structures (for instance, their War Factories) where conventional Allied forces could not reach.
Assessment
Pros
- Very effective against structures.
- A squadron of 4 Barracudas can destroy most buildings in a single bombing run.
- Invisible on radar.
Cons
- Very expensive ($2000).
- Not the fastest planes in the game.
- Lightly armored and vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire.
- Mediocre against infantry and armored vehicles.
- Only available late in the game, after building a Tech Center.
Quotes
The Barracuda is voiced by Gabriel Wolf.
When selected
- Barracuda.
- Where do you need these?
- Excellence in all we do.
- Wrath from the skies.
- Allied pride.
- The only predator you need.
When ordered to move
- We gotta be sssssneaky.
- Whisper game.
- As quiet as possible.
- This is only the beginning.
- Under wraps.
- Silence is the best medicine.
When ordered to attack
- No one expects the Barracuda.
- A surprise visit.
- Don't mind me.
- That one's rubble.
- Bombs away.
- Let's get the drop on them.
Trivia
- The Barracuda bears resemblances to the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber used by the U.S. Air Force.
