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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 [[ | The '''Rocket Launcher''' is a weapon which has appeared in [[GTA 1]], [[GTA II]], [[GTA III]], [[GTA Vice City]], [[GTA San Andreas]], [[GTA Liberty City Stories]], [[GTA Vice City Stories]], and [[GTA IV]]. | ||
The rocket launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost everything. 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 everything. 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== | ||
{{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). | |||
'''Locations''' | |||
*Rockford - Available to buy from Phil Cassidy's Army Surplus after completion of Arms Shortage ($25,000). | *Rockford - Available to buy from Phil Cassidy's Army Surplus after completion of Arms Shortage ($25,000). | ||
*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. | *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. | *Spawns at every safehouse when you collect all 100 hidden packages. | ||
===GTA Vice City=== | ==GTA III Era== | ||
{{wikipedia|RPG-7}} | |||
In the rest of the GTA III Era (GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas & GTA Vice City Stories) the rocket launcher resembles a Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher, although the VCS rendition lacks a warhead in the tube. | |||
===Locations=== | |||
[[Image:RocketLauncher.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A Rocket Launcher spawn in [[GTA San Andreas]]]] | |||
'''GTA Vice City''' | |||
*[[Phil's Place]] - 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]] - 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''' | |||
*Spawns on roof of a skyscraper in [[Los Santos]]. | *Spawns on roof of a skyscraper in [[Los Santos]]. | ||
*Inside [[Mike Toreno]]'s ranch in [[Tierra Robada]] after completing [[Vertical Bird]]. | *Inside [[Mike Toreno]]'s ranch in [[Tierra Robada]] after completing [[Vertical Bird]]. | ||
*[[Roca Escalante]] - In the parking garage just west of the police station. | *[[Roca Escalante]] - In the parking garage just west of the police station. | ||
'''GTA Liberty City Stories''' | |||
*Can be bought from [[Phil Cassidy's Fully Cocked Gun Shop]] after completing [[False Idols]]. | *Can be bought from [[Phil Cassidy's Fully Cocked Gun Shop]] after completing [[False Idols]]. | ||
*Spawns at each safehouse after collecting 90 hidden packages. | *Spawns at each safehouse after collecting 90 hidden packages. | ||
'''GTA Vice City Stories''' | |||
*Can be bought from [[Ammunation]] in [[Ocean Beach]]. | *Can be bought from [[Ammunation]] 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== | |||
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. | |||
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''' | ||
*[[ | *[[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]] - 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]] - 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]] - 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. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher]] | *[[Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 18 January 2009
The Rocket Launcher is a weapon which has appeared in GTA 1, GTA II, GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories, and GTA IV.
The rocket launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost everything. 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
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).
Locations
- Rockford - Available to buy from Phil Cassidy's Army Surplus after completion of Arms Shortage ($25,000).
- 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
In the rest of the GTA III Era (GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas & GTA Vice City Stories) the rocket launcher resembles a Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank missile launcher, although the VCS rendition lacks a warhead in the tube.
Locations
GTA Vice City
- Phil's Place - The weapon is available for purchase here, after completion of Boomshine Saigon ($8,000).
- 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.
GTA San Andreas
- Spawns on roof of a skyscraper in Los Santos.
- Inside Mike Toreno's ranch in Tierra Robada after completing Vertical Bird.
- Roca Escalante - In the parking garage just west of the police station.
GTA Liberty City Stories
- 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
- Can be bought from Ammunation in Ocean Beach.
- Starfish Island - From the western bridge, it is at the front of the second house on the left.
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.
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
- 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.
- Alderney City - 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.