# KestrelRaid — Retro Helicopter Combat

> Retro Helicopter Combat (iPhone/iPad app by Alper Ulusoy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrelraid/id6805036040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alper Ulusoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895066784)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 156 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-04

## What is KestrelRaid?

Take to the skies in Kestrel Raid — a thrilling retro-style helicopter combat game!

Inspired by classic 90s games like Desert Strike and Jungle Strike, Kestrel Raid delivers intense 2.5D helicopter action right to your mobile device. Pilot the legendary Kestrel Gunship through dangerous territory, complete tactical missions, and become the ultimate combat pilot.

TACTICAL COMBAT
• Engage enemy buildings, vehicles, and anti-aircraft installations
• Precision missile strikes and rapid-fire chain gun attacks
• Strategic resource management — watch your fuel and ammo!

RESCUE MISSIONS
• Locate and rescue stranded soldiers behind enemy lines
• Lower your winch rope while hovering — soldiers will run to you!
• Deliver rescued troops safely to base for mission credit

MULTIPLE HELICOPTERS
• Unlock different helicopter variants as you progress
• Each gunship has unique characteristics
• Customize your loadout before each mission

CLASSIC ARCADE FEEL
• Authentic pixel-art inspired visuals
• Intuitive touch controls with virtual joystick
• Quick missions perfect for mobile play sessions

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
• Detailed statistics: flight time, kills, rescues, and more
• Achievement system with challenging milestones
• High score tracking for endless mode

ENDLESS MODE
• Wave-based survival challenge
• Escalating difficulty with each wave
• Compete for the highest score

FEATURES
• 3 story missions (more coming!)
• Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty settings
• Full support for English and Turkish languages
• Smooth 60 FPS gameplay
• Works offline — no internet required

Download Kestrel Raid now and experience the golden age of helicopter combat games!


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-08

Updated support information and minor maintenance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-07

No release notes.

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