Take on Helicopters
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Take on Helicopters FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 945 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps | 747 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 985 fps | 788 fps | 640 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 868 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 844 fps | 676 fps | 549 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 997 fps | 797 fps | 638 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 909 fps | 727 fps | 582 fps | 473 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 821 fps | 657 fps | 525 fps | 427 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 704 fps | 563 fps | 450 fps | 366 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 510 fps | 408 fps | 327 fps | 265 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 961 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 985 fps | 800 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps | 755 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 873 fps | 709 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 862 fps | 690 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 814 fps | 651 fps | 521 fps | 423 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 792 fps | 633 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 748 fps | 598 fps | 478 fps | 389 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 682 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 354 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 528 fps | 422 fps | 338 fps | 274 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 383 fps | 306 fps | 245 fps | 199 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 985 fps | 788 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 915 fps | 732 fps | 585 fps | 476 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 821 fps | 657 fps | 525 fps | 427 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 774 fps | 619 fps | 495 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 727 fps | 582 fps | 465 fps | 378 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 575 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 493 fps | 394 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 434 fps | 347 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 422 fps | 338 fps | 270 fps | 220 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 399 fps | 319 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 364 fps | 291 fps | 233 fps | 189 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 328 fps | 263 fps | 210 fps | 171 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 281 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 204 fps | 163 fps | 131 fps | 106 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM or faster
Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz or faster
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About
"Take on Helicopters," released in 2011, offers players a unique simulation experience as they step into the shoes of civilian pilot Harry Larkin, who is struggling to keep his aviation business afloat. The gameplay revolves around taking on various contracts and competing against rivals, all while navigating the detailed environments and realistic flight mechanics. Notable for its focus on helicopter piloting, the game aims to deliver an immersive experience for aviation enthusiasts.
In terms of PC performance, "Take on Helicopters" is relatively accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (around 947 points) and only 2 GB of RAM, players can expect decent FPS performance on lower graphics settings. For optimal experience, it's recommended to use a mid-range GPU to achieve smoother frame rates and enhanced graphics fidelity during flights.
Given its middling rating of 50/100, "Take on Helicopters" may not appeal to everyone. However, for those who appreciate simulation games and have a penchant for aviation, it offers a unique opportunity to engage with helicopter piloting. If you have the right hardware and enjoy realistic flight mechanics, this game could be worth exploring despite its mixed reviews.
Performance profile
September 2011 release. Take on Helicopters targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Simulation titles like Take on Helicopters are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Take on Helicopters runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
