You load into Mirak Valley and see the full vehicle roster. Next match drops you into Saints Quarter with zero armor. The third map shows helicopters on the spawn screen that never appear in game.
This guide maps all Battlefield 6 vehicles across every launch and Season 1 map. You will learn which maps feature jets, helicopters, tanks, and where critical vehicle spawn bugs break the intended balance completely.
BF6 Vehicle Classes and Faction Arsenal
Battlefield 6 splits all vehicles between two factions: NATO and Pax Armata. Each faction gets unique models for the same vehicle role. The Transport Helicopter is the only common pool vehicle shared by both sides.
All maps feature faction specific hardware, meaning the M1A2 tank only appears for NATO while Pax Armata spawns the Leo A4.
Complete Launch Vehicle Roster
8 vehicle classes with faction specific variants
The Four BF6 Map Categories and What They Mean
Not all Battlefield 6 maps offer the same experience. The roster splits into four distinct categories based on vehicle availability. This design creates fundamentally different gameplay styles ranging from full combined arms warfare to pure infantry combat. Understanding these categories before queuing prevents frustration from expecting tanks on infantry only maps or jets on helicopter restricted zones.
Complete Vehicle Sandbox
The classic Battlefield experience with all ground armor, helicopters, attack jets, and fighter jets available. These are the largest maps with maximum complexity.
- Mirak Valley
- Liberation Peak
- Operation Firestorm
- Blackwell Fields (Season 1)
Helicopters Only
Large scale maps that exclude fixed wing jets. Air combat is entirely dominated by Attack and Transport Helicopters, making Mobile AA critically important.
- New Sobek City
- Manhattan Bridge
- Eastwood (Season 1)
Ground Combat Focus
Dense urban maps with ground vehicles but zero air support. All engagements are decided by infantry and heavy armor in tight spaces.
- Siege of Cairo
- Iberian Offensive
Pure Gunfights
No player controlled vehicles of any kind. Designed exclusively for close quarters infantry combat with restrictive layouts and verticality.
- Empire State
- Saints Quarter
- Ice Lock Empire State (Season 1)
Full Combined Arms Maps with Complete Vehicle Rosters
These four maps represent the traditional Battlefield sandbox with all vehicle classes available. They feature the largest play spaces, longest sight lines, and most complex combined arms warfare.
Mirak Valley
Confirmed as the biggest map in the game at launch. Set in a mountainous region featuring ruined villages and trench warfare. This is maximum complexity combined arms with open terrain for armor columns and elevated positions for air dominance.
- Attack Helicopters
- Transport Helicopters
- Attack Jets
- Fighter Jets
- Main Battle Tanks
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles
- Mobile Anti-Air
- Light Ground Transports
Liberation Peak
Large scale map set in the Pamir mountains described as a playground for vehicles. Features military installations on a curving mountainside with significant open space where aerial combat plays a major role in controlling objectives.
- Attack Helicopters
- Transport Helicopters
- Attack Jets
- Fighter Jets
- Main Battle Tanks
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles
- Mobile Anti-Air
- Light Ground Transports
Operation Firestorm
Classic large scale map remake from Battlefield 3. Set in a major oil refinery with industrial structures providing cover and elevation. Field reports confirm full air vehicle roster including both attack and fighter jets for traditional combined arms warfare.
- Attack Helicopters
- Transport Helicopters
- Attack Jets
- Fighter Jets
- Main Battle Tanks
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles
- Mobile Anti-Air
- Light Ground Transports
Limited Air Support Maps with Helicopter Only Combat
These maps exclude fixed wing jets entirely. All air combat revolves around Attack Helicopters and Transport Helicopters, creating a unique meta where Mobile AA becomes the most decisive vehicle on the battlefield.
New Sobek City
Set on the outskirts of Cairo mixing sandy terrain and construction sites with significant elevation from rooftops. Creates complex mixed terrain environment for combined helicopter and armor combat.
- Attack Helicopters
- Transport Helicopters
- Main Battle Tanks
Manhattan Bridge
Combat zone located under the bridge and in surrounding streets of Dumbo Brooklyn. Separate map from Empire State featuring significant destructible environments and mixed elevation combat.
- Attack Helicopters
- None Listed
Armor Only Maps with Ground Combat Focus
Dense urban environments designed for ground vehicles and infantry with zero air support. All combat happens at street level with tanks and IFVs navigating tight spaces.
Siege of Cairo
Dense urban map set in Egypt’s capital defined by narrow claustrophobic alleyways that suddenly open into courtyards and open spaces. Tactical focus is on avoiding enemy armor in tight residential battlespace with zero air support.
- None (Design Choice)
- Main Battle Tanks
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Iberian Offensive
Set in the winding streets of Gibraltar designed as a classic 3 lane map. Built specifically for infantry and tank combat with significant verticality and destructible buildings creating dynamic sight lines.
- None (Design Choice)
- Light Ground Transports
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Infantry Only Maps with No Vehicles
Pure close quarters infantry combat with no player controlled vehicles of any kind. These maps feature restrictive layouts and high verticality designed for gunfight focused gameplay.
Empire State
Highly vertical urban map set in Brooklyn separate from Manhattan Bridge. Focuses on vertical firefights across multiple floors with no vehicles to interfere with pure gunplay.
- Infantry Only Design
Saints Quarter
Close quarters map set in Gibraltar’s Old Town focused around a central courtyard. Not available in large scale Conquest mode. Designed exclusively for tight infantry engagements.
- Infantry Only Design
Season 1 New Maps and Vehicles
Season 1 added three new maps and two new vehicles to the Battlefield 6 roster. This includes one full combined arms map, one limited air support map, and one winter themed variant of an existing infantry only map.
Post Launch Reinforcements
Blackwell Fields
Large scale map set on a massive oil field in California featuring large open ground suitable for long range engagements. Includes normal selection of vehicles such as helicopters, planes, and tanks plus the new APC Traverser Mark 2.
- Attack Helicopters
- Transport Helicopters
- Attack Jets
- Fighter Jets
- All Standard Classes
- APC Traverser Mark 2 (New)
Eastwood
Combined arms map set in Southern California suburbs featuring homes, backyards, and a golf course. While it supports vehicles, the map leans into a focus on infantry with unique Golf Cart addition for fast transport and C4 delivery.
- Attack Helicopters
- APC Traverser Mark 2
- Golf Cart (New)
Ice Lock Empire State
Winter themed variant of the existing Empire State map arriving December 9. The update covers the map in ice and snow but remains purely visual and atmospheric. No vehicles added to the infantry only design.
- Infantry Only (No Change)
Complete Map and Vehicle Matrix
This master table shows every map with confirmed vehicle availability at a glance. Maps marked with a warning icon are subject to the critical vehicle spawn bug detailed throughout this guide.
BF6 Complete Vehicle Availability Chart
| Map Name | Category | MBT | IFV | AA | LGT | Attack Heli | Transport Heli | Attack Jet | Fighter Jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirak Valley | Full Combined | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Liberation Peak | Full Combined | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operation Firestorm | Full Combined | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackwell Fields | Full Combined | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| New Sobek City ⚠️ | Limited Air | ⚠️ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Manhattan Bridge ⚠️ | Limited Air | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ⚠️ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Eastwood | Limited Air | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Siege of Cairo ⚠️ | Armor Only | ⚠️ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Iberian Offensive ⚠️ | Armor Only | ✗ | ⚠️ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Empire State | Infantry Only | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Saints Quarter | Infantry Only | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ice Lock Empire State | Infantry Only | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Key Takeaways for BF6 Vehicle Warfare
Battlefield 6 deliberately splits its map roster into four distinct categories. Only four maps offer the traditional full combined arms experience with all vehicle types. The majority of maps restrict or eliminate vehicles entirely, creating a bifurcated design that divides the player base between sandbox fans and infantry focused gameplay.
The most critical issue affecting BF6 at launch is the widespread vehicle spawning bug. Multiple maps including New Sobek City, Manhattan Bridge, Siege of Cairo, and Iberian Offensive suffer from vehicles that fail to spawn despite appearing in the official roster. This bug creates severe balance problems, most notably on Manhattan Bridge where one team gets uncontested Attack Helicopter dominance. Always verify your vehicle availability at match start rather than relying on the intended spawn list.
The absence of scout helicopters and complete removal of naval warfare represent significant reductions from previous Battlefield titles. The game focuses exclusively on land and air combat with no water based vehicles on any map. This narrows the combined arms sandbox compared to earlier entries in the series.
FAQ
Which BF6 maps have jets and helicopters
Four maps feature both jets and helicopters: Mirak Valley, Liberation Peak, Operation Firestorm, and Blackwell Fields. These full combined arms maps include Attack Jets, Fighter Jets, Attack Helicopters, and Transport Helicopters along with all ground vehicle classes.
Why are my vehicles not spawning on BF6 maps
Battlefield 6 has a critical vehicle spawning bug affecting New Sobek City, Manhattan Bridge, Siege of Cairo, and Iberian Offensive. Vehicles listed in the official roster fail to spawn, creating severe balance issues. On Manhattan Bridge, the NATO Attack Helicopter never spawns while Pax Armata gets theirs, resulting in uncontested air dominance.
What is the difference between NATO and Pax Armata vehicles
Each faction gets unique vehicle models for the same role. NATO uses M1A2 tanks while Pax Armata uses Leo A4 tanks. Both perform the same function with equivalent firepower and protection. The only shared vehicle is the UH-79 Transport Helicopter used by both factions.
Which BF6 maps are infantry only
Three maps have no player controlled vehicles: Empire State, Saints Quarter, and Ice Lock Empire State. These maps focus on close quarters infantry combat with restrictive layouts and high verticality. Engineer class becomes useless on these maps as all gadgets require vehicles.
Does BF6 have naval vehicles or boats
No, Battlefield 6 completely lacks naval combat. No maps feature water based vehicles like attack boats. This removes an entire dimension of warfare compared to previous Battlefield titles and confines all combat to land and air only.
What maps have tanks but no aircraft
Siege of Cairo and Iberian Offensive are armor only maps with ground vehicles but zero air support. Siege of Cairo has MBTs and IFVs while Iberian Offensive features LGTs and IFVs. All engagements happen at street level in dense urban environments.
What vehicles were added in BF6 Season 1
Season 1 added the APC Traverser Mark 2 and Golf Cart. The Traverser is a 4 seat armored transport with driver, roof gunner, and two side gunners available on Blackwell Fields and Eastwood. The Golf Cart is an unarmored fast transport on Eastwood primarily used for C4 delivery.
What is the biggest map in Battlefield 6
Mirak Valley is confirmed as the largest map in the game at launch. Set in mountainous Tajikistan, it features ruined villages, trench warfare, and the full combined arms roster including all ground armor, helicopters, attack jets, and fighter jets.
Which BF6 maps have helicopters only
New Sobek City, Manhattan Bridge, and Eastwood are limited air support maps with helicopters but no fixed wing jets. Air combat is dominated by Attack Helicopters and Transport Helicopters only, making Mobile AA the most decisive vehicle on these maps.
Are there scout helicopters in BF6
No, Battlefield 6 has no dedicated scout helicopters like the Little Bird from previous games. The UH-79 is a heavy troop transport, not an agile scout platform. This removes the nimble scout attack hybrid role and narrows helicopter gameplay options significantly.
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