Seven factions, two wars, one battlefield. Devastation is IMMINENT...
Nighthawks lacked any form of decent anti-armor capability to protect itself from such threats when landing. They have since had 50mm howitzers installed to increase its effectiveness against ground threats. The weapon is not that powerful enough to turn the Nighthawk into an assault chopper but it can still take out light vehicles efficiently. The weapon can also be used against structures. Its standard machine gun is still used against infantry.
Nighthawk with a howitzer? WOW...
Their howitzers are short-ranged, much like any howitzer gun that can fitted to a chopper. So its not that special.