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[[Image:Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The Rocket Launcher in GTA IV]]
[[Image:Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The Rocket Launcher in GTA IV]]
The '''Rocket Launcher''' is a [[weapon]] which has appeared in [[GTA 1]], [[GTA 2]], [[GTA III]], [[GTA Vice City]], [[GTA San Andreas]], [[GTA Liberty City Stories]], [[GTA Vice City Stories]], and [[GTA IV]].
The '''Rocket Launcher''' is a [[Weapons|weapon]] which has appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]].


The rocket launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost anything capable of being damaged. The advantages of this weapon are its power and range, with its blast being capable of inflicting heavy damage from several meters away. The warhead self-destructs after traveling a distance, limiting it's range. The disadvantages are slow aiming and the propensity to seriously damage one's own health by accidentally hitting a nearby object.
The rocket launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost anything capable of being damaged. The advantages of this weapon are its power and range, with its blast being capable of inflicting heavy damage from several meters away. The warhead self-destructs after traveling a distance, limiting it's range. The disadvantages are slow aiming and the propensity to seriously damage one's own health by accidentally hitting a nearby object.


==GTA III==
==GTA III Era==
{{wikipedia|M72 LAW}}
{{wikipedia|M72 LAW}}
In GTA III, the rocket launcher resembles a US Army M72 LAW rocket launcher with a few aesthetic differences (the weapon is held by a handle on the bottom and fired through a scope, something the M72 LAW lacks in real life).
In GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a US Army M72 LAW rocket launcher with a few aesthetic differences (the weapon is held by a handle on the bottom and fired through a scope, something the M72 LAW lacks in real life).


'''Locations'''
{{wikipedia|RPG-7}}
*[[Rockford]] - Available to buy from [[Phil Cassidy]]'s Army Surplus after completion of [[Arms Shortage]] ($25,000).
In the rest of the [[GTA III Era]] (GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas & GTA Liberty City Stories) the rocket launcher resembles a Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher.
*[[Cedar Grove]] - On the west side of the roof of the large pink house at the west end of The Homes (closest to [[Cochrane Dam]]). To get this weapon icon, wedge an [[Ambulance]] under the lowest part of the roof on the east side of the house, climb the Ambulance then to the roof, then go west along the south side of the roof to reach it.
*Spawns at every [[Safehouse]] when you collect all 100 [[Hidden Packages]].


==GTA III Era==
==Locations==
{{wikipedia|RPG-7}}
===GTA III===
In the rest of the [[GTA III Era]] (GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas & GTA Liberty City Stories) the rocket launcher resembles a Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher. However, the GTA Vice City Stories rendition is, like GTA III, based on the M72 LAW rocket launcher, the only difference being it is equipped with a [[pistol]] grip.
*[[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]] - Available to buy from [[Phil Cassidy]]'s Army Surplus after completion of [[Arms Shortage]] ($25,000)
*[[Cedar Grove]], [[Shoreside Vale]] - On the west side of the roof of the large pink house at the west end of The Homes (closest to [[Cochrane Dam]]). To get this weapon icon, wedge an [[Ambulance]] under the lowest part of the roof on the east side of the house, climb the Ambulance then to the roof, then go west along the south side of the roof to reach it.
*Spawns at every [[Safehouse]] when you collect all 100 [[Hidden Packages]]


===Locations===
[[Image:RocketLauncher.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A Rocket Launcher spawn in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]]]
[[Image:RocketLauncher.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A Rocket Launcher spawn in [[GTA San Andreas]]]]
===GTA Vice City===
'''GTA Vice City'''
*[[Phil's Place]], [[Little Haiti]] - The weapon is available for purchase here after completion of [[Boomshine Saigon]] ($8,000)
*[[Phil's Place]] - The weapon is available for purchase here, after completion of [[Boomshine Saigon]] ($8,000).
*[[Hooker Inn]], [[Viceport]] - Located in the swimming pool, directly after the entrance arch
*[[Hooker Inn]] - Located in the swimming pool, directly after the entrance arch.
*Spawns at the [[Ocean View Hotel]], the [[Hyman Condo]], and the [[Vercetti Estate]] when you collect 70 hidden packages
*Spawns at the [[Ocean View Hotel]], the [[Hyman Condo]], and the [[Vercetti Estate]] when you collect 70 hidden packages.


'''GTA San Andreas'''
===GTA San Andreas===
*[[Downtown Los Santos|Downtown]], [[Los Santos]] - On roof of a skyscraper with large aerial.
*[[Downtown Los Santos|Downtown]], [[Los Santos]] - On roof of a building with large radio antenna
*[[San Fierro Police Headquarters]], [[San Fierro]] - On the helipad  
*[[Downtown San Fierro|Downtown]], [[San Fierro]] - On the helipad of the [[San Fierro Police Headquarters]]
*Inside [[Mike Toreno]]'s ranch in [[Tierra Robada]] after completing [[Vertical Bird]].
*[[Tierra Robada]] - Inside [[Mike Toreno|Mike Toreno's]] [[Mike Toreno's Ranch|ranch]] upon completion of [[Vertical Bird]]
*[[Redsands East]], [[Las Venturas]] - In the parking garage just west of the police station.
*[[Las Venturas Airport]], [[Las Venturas]] - Beside some train trailers north of the garage for the [[AT400|AT-400]]
*[[Emerald Isle]], Las Venturas - On roof  
*[[The Emerald Isle]], Las Venturas - Two are located on the roof of the casino


'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''
'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''
*Can be bought from [[Phil Cassidy's Fully Cocked Gun Shop]] after completing [[False Idols]].
*Underneath the [[Shoreside Lift Bridge]]
*Spawns at each safehouse after collecting 90 hidden packages.
*Can be bought from [[Phil Cassidy's Fully Cocked Gun Shop]] after completing [[False Idols]]
*Spawns at each safehouse after collecting 90 hidden packages


'''GTA Vice City Stories'''
'''GTA Vice City Stories'''
*Can be bought from [[Ammunation]] in [[Ocean Beach]].
*Can be bought from [[Ammu-Nation]] in [[Ocean Beach]]
*[[Starfish Island]] - From the western bridge, it is at the front of the second house on the left.
*[[Starfish Island]] - From the western bridge, it is at the front of the second house on the left.


==GTA IV==
==GTA IV==
In GTA IV, the rocket launcher again resembles the Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher, it is not fitted with the PGO-7 optical sight usually seen on the launchers. It is the only heavy weapon available.
In GTA IV and The Lost and Damned, the rocket launcher again resembles the Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher, it is not fitted with the PGO-7 optical sight usually seen on the launchers. It is the only heavy weapon available.


The Rocket Launcher can be purchased at the back-alley gun shops for $15,000 and each rocket will cost $5,000. The Rocket Launcher cannot be obtained from [[Little Jacob]].
The Rocket Launcher can be purchased at the back-alley gun shops for $15,000 and each rocket will cost $5,000. The Rocket Launcher cannot be obtained from [[Little Jacob]].


'''Locations'''
===Locations===
*[[Northwood]], [[Algonquin]] - Can be found on a large boulder in the water north of Northwood. This is the easiest RPG pickup in the city.
*[[Northwood]], [[Algonquin]] - Can be found on a large boulder in the water north of Northwood. This is the easiest RPG pickup in the city.
*[[Castle Gardens]], [[Algonquin]] - Can be found in an alcove on the southeastern partition of the construction site seen in the mission [[Deconstruction for Beginners]].  The RPG is inside an alcove facing the water, and can only be reached by boat.
*[[Castle Gardens]], Algonquin - Can be found in an alcove on the southeastern partition of the construction site seen in the mission [[Deconstruction for Beginners]].  The RPG is inside an alcove facing the water, and can only be reached by boat.
*[[Alderney City]], [[Alderney]] - Can be found on the roof of the [[Kakagawa Building]] near [[AutoEroticar]].  There is no roof access from the street, so a [[Helicopter|helicopter]] is needed.
*[[Alderney City]], [[Alderney]] - Can be found on the roof of the [[Kakagawa Building]] near [[AutoEroticar]].  There is no roof access from the street, so a helicopter is needed.


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Weapons in GTA Vice City]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Vice City]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA San Andreas]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA San Andreas]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Advance]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Liberty City Stories]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Liberty City Stories]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Vice City Stories]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Vice City Stories]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA IV]]
[[Category:Weapons in The Lost and Damned]]
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Chinatown Wars]]

Revision as of 14:26, 26 April 2009

File:Grenade Launcher.jpg
The Rocket Launcher in GTA IV

The Rocket Launcher is a weapon which has appeared in Grand Theft Auto 1, Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto Advance, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

The rocket launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost anything capable of being damaged. The advantages of this weapon are its power and range, with its blast being capable of inflicting heavy damage from several meters away. The warhead self-destructs after traveling a distance, limiting it's range. The disadvantages are slow aiming and the propensity to seriously damage one's own health by accidentally hitting a nearby object.

GTA III Era

Wikipedia has an article on:

In GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a US Army M72 LAW rocket launcher with a few aesthetic differences (the weapon is held by a handle on the bottom and fired through a scope, something the M72 LAW lacks in real life).

Wikipedia has an article on:

In the rest of the GTA III Era (GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas & GTA Liberty City Stories) the rocket launcher resembles a Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher.

Locations

GTA III

File:RocketLauncher.jpg
A Rocket Launcher spawn in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

GTA Vice City

GTA San Andreas

GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA Vice City Stories

GTA IV

In GTA IV and The Lost and Damned, the rocket launcher again resembles the Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher, it is not fitted with the PGO-7 optical sight usually seen on the launchers. It is the only heavy weapon available.

The Rocket Launcher can be purchased at the back-alley gun shops for $15,000 and each rocket will cost $5,000. The Rocket Launcher cannot be obtained from Little Jacob.

Locations

See also