Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 naval units, aircraft and amphibious assaults
Bring the correct screen before sending bombardment ships toward shore.
Edition covered
Original Red Alert 2 (2000), supplied in the modern Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge package. The guide covers Allies and Soviets; Yuri's Revenge adds a separate faction and altered roster.
Separate bombardment from escort
A fleet needs tools for ships, submarines and aircraft as well as land targets. An impressive bombardment ship is vulnerable if the escort cannot answer the enemy approach.
| Unit | Role | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Destroyer | Surface and submarine combat | Useful escort near the coast |
| Aegis Cruiser | Anti-air protection | Keep near vulnerable ships |
| Aircraft Carrier | Long-range attack aircraft | Needs an escort screen |
| Amphibious Transport | Carries units over water | Scout the landing first |
Prepare an amphibious landing
Use transports to carry forces across water and inspect the destination shore. The transport itself is not an assault tank, so unload into a location where the army can form up.
| Unit | Role | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoon Attack Sub | Underwater naval attacks | Avoid exposed approaches to counters |
| Sea Scorpion | Anti-air escort | Protect slower bombardment assets |
| Dreadnought | Long-range missile bombardment | Keep enemy ships away |
| Giant Squid | Attacks enemy vessels | Close distance carefully |
Reload aircraft safely
Aircraft use their supporting air facilities and must recover between attacks. Avoid repeatedly sending small flights over concentrated anti-air defenses.
Attack production as well as ships
A surviving Naval Shipyard can replace losses. Once the fleet wins local control, pressure enemy coastal production while preserving the escorts.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Westwood original manual | static.wikia.nocookie.net |