diff --git a/mods/cnc-classic/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/cnc-classic/rules/defaults.yaml
index 2d0fcf9116..c3437f55f7 100644
--- a/mods/cnc-classic/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc-classic/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 	WithSmoke:
 	Explodes:
 		Weapon: UnitExplodeSmall
+		EmptyWeapon: UnitExplodeSmall
 	DebugMuzzlePositions:
 
 ^Tank:
@@ -65,6 +66,7 @@
 	WithSmoke:
 	Explodes:
 		Weapon: UnitExplodeSmall
+		EmptyWeapon: UnitExplodeSmall
 	DebugMuzzlePositions:
 
 ^Helicopter:
@@ -84,6 +86,9 @@
 	ActorLostNotification:
 		Notification: unitlost.aud
 	DebugMuzzlePositions:
+	Explodes:
+		Weapon: HeliExplode
+		EmptyWeapon: HeliExplode
 
 ^Infantry:
 	AppearsOnRadar:
@@ -177,6 +182,9 @@
 	ActorLostNotification:
 		Notification: unitlost.aud
 	DebugMuzzlePositions:
+	Explodes:
+		Weapon: HeliExplode
+		EmptyWeapon: HeliExplode
 
 ^Ship:
 	AppearsOnRadar: