# Close Air Support Hero — Epic Battles Daily

> Pilot attack planes in daily aerial combat missions to defend a base. (iPhone/iPad app by 50 Caliber Mobile Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-air-support-hero/id1234035310 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [50 Caliber Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234035309)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.18/5 from 244 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 170 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-air-support-hero/id1234035310/reviews.md

## What is Close Air Support Hero?

It's WAR! Terrorists are using captured Russian and Chinese military hardware to attack a FOB (forward operating base) and patrolling friendly forces in Northern Syria. Pilot one of 6 iconic attack planes in an epic battle. Strafe convoys, launch Hydra rockets at ACP's and drop unguided bombs as the enemy advances on friendly positions. Save all the friendlies. Save your base. Be the best attack pilot today and be a HERO!

Think you can just fly high and carpet bomb? Think again. Fly too high and Russian S300 surface to air missile systems hidden in the hills will take you out. Fly too low and you'll likely impact the ground. Use your wits, flares and evasive maneuvers to dodge guided missiles and anti-aircraft gun fire. Be too aggressive and AA guns will shred your plane. Be too passive and the Scuds could launch. If a Scud launches.. your base is history. Game over.

The only thing more glorious than victory is your unfortunate death.

Key Features:
- FREE to play.
- a new mission every day.
- fly 1 of 6 iconic attack planes (OV-10 Bronco, A-6 Intruder, F-16 Fighting Falcon, FA-18 Hornet, A-10 Warthog, F-35 Lightning II).
- 12 different enemy types.
- 4 different times of day.
- unique mission challenges including limited weapons, fuel, countermeasures).
- keep track of friends using the daily Hero leaderboard.
- stay informed with what's happening in military aviation by using out integrated news feeds.

Sounds easy right? War is never easy.

## Key features

- Daily missions
- Pilot 6 iconic attack planes
- Strafe convoys and drop bombs
- Dodge SAMs and AA fire
- Unique mission challenges
- Daily Hero leaderboard
- Integrated news feeds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Targeting System | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Bombs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guided Missiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-air-support-hero/id1234035310/reviews.md

### 1/5 — To hard

*2023-05-21, version 1.5*

I think there would more stars if it was esayer

### 2/5 — controls

*2022-11-10*

this might have been a great game but the controls are very bad

### 1/5 — Absolute crap.

*2021-02-06, version 1.5*

Don’t waste your time with this one.   Utterly stupid.

### 1/5 — Wow this is bad

*2021-02-05, version 1.5*

Do not download this game!

### 2/5 — Contrôles a revoir totalement !

*2021-02-01*

Les contrôles ne sont pas intuitifs, adaptés, ils beugent et n’ont aucuns sens, le jeu est tout simplement injouable et quel dommage avec un tel potentiel.

### 5/5 — I think it needs a targeting helper for people like me that have trouble aiming

*2021-01-19, version 1.5*

I have trouble aiming so I always waste rockets or bombs

### 4/5 — Pretty Good

*2021-01-02, version 1.5*

So far liking how smooth this game runs and how it looks. Only thing I don't understand is wh you you have to pay for something simple like targeting. Every jet has a targeting system, you don't have to pay extra for it. Bullet trails aren't enough to aim properly. Every bomb and missile and rocket behaves differently AND flares don't do anything, like at all.

### 5/5 — Awesome game...

*2020-12-09, version 1.5*

Might actually buy the upgrades....

### 3/5 — Level glitch

*2020-12-02, version 1.5*

Do I been playing the same level over and over idk if the game is glitch but is there any way or do I have to get 3 stars to get to a new level

### 5/5 — Hi

*2020-11-22, version 1.5*

This is the best game ever.

## Frequently asked questions about Close Air Support Hero

### What is Close Air Support Hero?

Close Air Support Hero is a mobile game where you pilot iconic attack planes in daily aerial combat missions. You'll defend a forward operating base and friendly forces from enemy attacks, using various weapons and evasive maneuvers to survive.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include daily missions, the ability to fly 6 different iconic attack planes, 12 enemy types, 4 times of day, unique mission challenges like limited fuel or weapons, a daily Hero leaderboard, and integrated military aviation news feeds.

### Is Close Air Support Hero free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide advantages or cosmetic items within the game.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the missions?

Missions present various challenges, including dodging surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and anti-aircraft gun fire, managing limited fuel and countermeasures, and dealing with different enemy types. Success requires strategic flying and combat.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy intense action, flight simulation, and military-themed games. It appeals to those who like strategic combat, challenging gameplay, and the thrill of aerial warfare.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5 — 2018-02-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Improved bullet trails. 
• Better contrast of enemies against the terrain. 
• Increased max speed of the fighters. 
• Many minor bugs fixed.

### 1.4 — 2018-01-12

* Add new controls to fly the plane with up or down buttons. 
* Dim unused buttons to make the screen less cluttered. 
* A whole bunch of minor bugs fixed.

### 1.3 — 2017-12-01

* Improved dust cloud when aircraft flies close to ground. 
* Added version number to initial screen. 
* Much improved smoke visuals. 
* Improved avionics visuals. 
* Lots of bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0 — 2017-11-20

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*