What is in a Patrol Heli Crate in Rust?

44 possible items. The most likely: 5.56 Rifle Ammo 31%, Timed Explosive Charge 26%, Rocket 25%, Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo 15%, Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo 15% per open.

How much HP does a Patrol Heli Crate have?

It can't be destroyed. It opens on a timer or when you walk up.

Rust Patrol Heli Crate Loot Table and Drop Chances

Health: Can't be destroyed
Scrap: None
Despawns after: 0.5 h
Possible items: 44

Dropped by the Patrol Helicopter →

Patrol Heli Crate loot table

44 items · chance per open

Item	Amount	Chance	Measured
5.56 Rifle Ammo	8–120	31%	32%
Timed Explosive Charge	1–2	26%	27%
Rocket	3	25%	26%
Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo	60	15%	15%
Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo	30	15%	15%
HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo	40	15%	15%
Incendiary Rocket	5	15%	14%
High Velocity Rocket	3	15%	14%
MLRS Rocket	2	15%	14%
Homing Missile	4	15%	14%
M249	1	10%	12%
Weapon Lasersight	1	8.2%	7.7%
8x Zoom Scope	1	8.2%	8.2%
Pistol Bullet	15–48	7.8%	8.4%
Burst Module	1	7.5%	7.4%
Extended Magazine	1	7.5%	7.4%
Assault Rifle	1	2.2%	1.7%
Bolt Action Rifle	1	2.2%	2.2%
MP5A4	1	2.2%	1.8%
Thompson	1	1.6%	2%
Custom SMG	1	1.6%	1.5%
M92 Pistol	1	1.6%	2%
12 Gauge Buckshot	8–11	1.6%	1.2%
Prototype 17	1	1.6%	1.6%
LR-300 Assault Rifle	1	0.9%	0.8%
M39 Rifle	1	0.9%	1.5%
M4 Shotgun	1	0.9%	0.8%
12 Gauge Slug	8–11	0.9%	0.8%
Armored Double Door	1	0.7%	0.9%
Armored Door	1	0.7%	0.4%
Armored Ladder Hatch	1	0.7%	0.3%
Armored Triangle Ladder Hatch	1	0.7%	0.3%
Reinforced Glass Window	1	0.7%	0.6%
Metal Facemask	1	0.7%	0.6%
Metal Chest Plate	1	0.7%	0.7%
Explosives	1	0.7%	0.3%
HMLMG	1	0.7%	0.8%
SKS	1	0.7%	0.6%
BDU shirt	1	0.7%	1%
BDU pants	1	0.7%	0.4%
Military Silencer	1	0.7%	0.3%
Spas-12 Shotgun	1	0.6%	0.4%
L96 Rifle	1	0.6%	0.5%
Variable Zoom Scope	1	0.6%	0.5%

Other high-value containers

Locked Crate (Oil Rig)Supply Drop Locked Crate (Ghost Ship)Bradley Crate Satellite Crate Hackable Locked Crate

Methodology

Chance is computed from the loot table. Measured is how often each item dropped across 1,000 openings, tested in game on our own server. BP means it drops as a blueprint.

Patrol Heli Crate: common questions

What is in a Patrol Heli Crate in Rust?: 44 possible items. The most likely: 5.56 Rifle Ammo 31%, Timed Explosive Charge 26%, Rocket 25%, Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo 15%, Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo 15% per open.
How much scrap does a Patrol Heli Crate give?: None guaranteed.
How much HP does a Patrol Heli Crate have?: It can't be destroyed. It opens on a timer or when you walk up.