Command & Conquer: RED ALERT "Soviet 4-8" (PC/DOS) 1996, Westwood

The Soviets' vehicles tend to be more durable and powerful than Allied vehicles, but are usually slower-moving and more expensive. The Soviets also have superior defensive capabilities against ground attacks, with Flame Towers (guard towers outfitted with heavy flamethrowers) and weaponized Tesla coils, with the latter being able to destroy most Allied armour in 1-2 hits, although it has very high power consumption and cannot function without a sufficient and continuous supply of power. The Soviets' main weakness is at sea; their only offensive naval unit is the submarine, which only exists to counter Allied warships and gain intelligence. It is normally invisible except when surfacing to attack when it is vulnerable to destroyers and gunboats. They also have a wide selection of air units for assault; the Yak-9 attack plane, MiG-27 tactical bomber (though erroneously depicted as a MiG-29 in cut-scenes), and Mi-24 Hind helicopter gunship. In addition, the Soviets also have access to periodic map revelation through spy planes, and can deploy infantry by air through paratroopers or via transport helicopters (the latter only present in multiplayer/skirmish mode). In the latter half of the Soviet campaign (but not in multiplayer/skirmish mode), they also have access to periodic airstrikes from Badger bombers. The Soviets' secret weapon is the Iron Curtain, a device that renders a selected unit invulnerable to attacks for a short period of time. The Soviet 'tank rush' was a popular strategy online, involving building many heavy tanks and overwhelming the opponent with sheer numbers.

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