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[[File:RocketLauncher-GTA4.png|thumb|The Rocket Launcher in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]]]
[[Image:Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|310px|[[Niko Bellic]] using the Rocket Launcher in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]]]
 
The '''Rocket Launcher''' or '''RPG''' is a [[Weapons|weapon]] that has appeared in almost every [[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game]] since the first.
The '''Rocket Launcher''' or '''RPG''' is a [[Weapons|weapon]] that has appeared in almost every [[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game]] since the first.


The Rocket Launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost anything capable of being damaged. The chief advantage of this weapon is its destructive power and area effect (with its blast being capable of inflicting heavy damage several meters away from the point of impact). Although its rockets self-destruct after traveling a certain distance, its range remains impressive. The weapon's disadvantages are its slow aiming, and its potential to seriously injure or kill the operator if a rocket detonates at close range.  Its weight is also an issue — the protagonist will be slowed to a walking pace while the rocket launcher is equipped and in all games except [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] the player cannot jump with it.
==Description==
The Rocket Launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost anything capable of being damaged. The chief advantage of this weapon is its destructive power and area effect (with its blast being capable of inflicting heavy damage several meters away from the point of impact). Although its rockets self-destruct after traveling a certain distance, its range remains impressive. The weapon's disadvantages are its slow aiming, and its potential to seriously injure or kill the operator if a rocket detonates at close range.


==Description==
=== GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories ===
=== GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories ===
In GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a US Army [[wp:M72 LAW|M72 LAW]] rocket launcher, with some aesthetic differences (the weapon is held by a handle on the bottom and fired through a scope, unlike the real life M72 LAW).
In GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a US Army [[wp:M72 LAW|M72 LAW]] rocket launcher, with some aesthetic differences (the weapon is held by a handle on the bottom and fired through a scope, unlike the real life M72 LAW). In GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, and GTA Liberty City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a Russian [[wp:RPG-7|RPG-7]] portable anti-tank rocket launcher. Its heavy weight will cause the protagonist to be slowed to a jogging pace and not be able to jump while the weapon is equipped except from [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and onwards.
 
In the rest of the [[GTA III Era]] (GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas & GTA Liberty City Stories) the rocket launcher resembles a Russian [[wp:RPG-7|RPG-7]] portable anti-tank rocket launcher. It is a useful weapon for starting gang wars in GTA San Andreas, as its splash damage can be used to kill a group of three enemy gangsters in one shot.


=== GTA IV — GTA Chinatown Wars ===
=== GTA IV — GTA Chinatown Wars ===
In the [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] era, the rocket launcher again resembles the Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank grenade launcher; however, it is not fitted with the PGO-7 optical sight usually seen on the launchers. Unlike the [[GTA III era]], where the player was forced into a stationary first-person perspective, the player aims the rocket launcher from the over-the-shoulder perspective, allowing the player to strafe while aiming. Also, the rocket can be fired while in cover. Because of GTA IV's emphasis on realism, a rocket can be deflected if the tip of the rocket does not hit a solid object. This is the most powerful weapon in the game, able to take on cars, trucks, enemy players, motorcycles, and even the fearsome [[Annihilator]] gunship. Unlike other GTA games, the player does not explicitly need a direct hit on a helicopter to destroy it as the force of a self-detonating rocket can force a helicopter pilot to crash.
In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the rocket launcher again resembles the Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank grenade launcher; however, it is not fitted with the PGO-7 optical sight usually seen on the launchers. Unlike previous games where the player was forced into a stationary first-person perspective, the player now aims the rocket launcher from the over-the-shoulder perspective, allowing the player to strafe while aiming. The rocket launcher can be fired while behind cover. The rocket can be deflected if the tip of the rocket does not hit a solid object. This is the most powerful weapon in the game, able to take on cars, trucks, enemy players, motorcycles, and even the fearsome [[Annihilator]] gunship. The player does not need a direct hit on the body of a helicopter to destroy it as the helicopter's blade can detonate the rocket and force the helicopter to crash.


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]] in GTA IV; however, the player can obtain a Rocket Launcher from [[Terry Thorpe]] in [[The Lost and Damned]] or from [[Armando Torres]] in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] for $10,000 for the launcher and $3,500 for each additional rocket. The player is limited to a carrying capacity of 8 rockets. This weapon is available in multiplayer via helicopters, which instantly give players an RPG and full RPG ammo upon entry. The rocket launcher's scarcity, low carrying capacity, and high price means that the player should use the weapon with discretion.
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]] in GTA IV; however, the player can obtain a Rocket Launcher from [[Terry Thorpe]] in [[The Lost and Damned]] or from [[Armando Torres]] in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] for $10,000 for the launcher and $3,500 for each additional rocket. The player is limited to a carrying capacity of 8 rockets. This weapon is available in multiplayer via helicopters, which instantly give players an RPG and full RPG ammo upon entry. The rocket launcher's scarcity, low carrying capacity, and high price means that the player should use the weapon with discretion.
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Image:Gtavcsrocket.png|[[Victor Vance]] with a Rocket Launcher.
Image:Gtavcsrocket.png|[[Victor Vance]] with a Rocket Launcher.
Image:RocketLauncher-GTA4.png|GTA IV.
Image:RocketLauncher-GTA4.png|GTA IV.
Image:Grenade Launcher.jpg|[[Niko Bellic]] using the Rocket Launcher.
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Revision as of 01:02, 4 November 2010

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Niko Bellic using the Rocket Launcher in Grand Theft Auto IV

The Rocket Launcher or RPG is a weapon that has appeared in almost every Grand Theft Auto game since the first.

Description

The Rocket Launcher is an extremely powerful weapon, capable of destroying almost anything capable of being damaged. The chief advantage of this weapon is its destructive power and area effect (with its blast being capable of inflicting heavy damage several meters away from the point of impact). Although its rockets self-destruct after traveling a certain distance, its range remains impressive. The weapon's disadvantages are its slow aiming, and its potential to seriously injure or kill the operator if a rocket detonates at close range.

GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories

In GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a US Army M72 LAW rocket launcher, with some aesthetic differences (the weapon is held by a handle on the bottom and fired through a scope, unlike the real life M72 LAW). In GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, and GTA Liberty City Stories, the rocket launcher resembles a Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank rocket launcher. Its heavy weight will cause the protagonist to be slowed to a jogging pace and not be able to jump while the weapon is equipped except from Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and onwards.

GTA IV — GTA Chinatown Wars

In Grand Theft Auto IV, the rocket launcher again resembles the Russian RPG-7 portable anti-tank grenade launcher; however, it is not fitted with the PGO-7 optical sight usually seen on the launchers. Unlike previous games where the player was forced into a stationary first-person perspective, the player now aims the rocket launcher from the over-the-shoulder perspective, allowing the player to strafe while aiming. The rocket launcher can be fired while behind cover. The rocket can be deflected if the tip of the rocket does not hit a solid object. This is the most powerful weapon in the game, able to take on cars, trucks, enemy players, motorcycles, and even the fearsome Annihilator gunship. The player does not need a direct hit on the body of a helicopter to destroy it as the helicopter's blade can detonate the rocket and force the helicopter to crash.

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 in GTA IV; however, the player can obtain a Rocket Launcher from Terry Thorpe in The Lost and Damned or from Armando Torres in The Ballad of Gay Tony for $10,000 for the launcher and $3,500 for each additional rocket. The player is limited to a carrying capacity of 8 rockets. This weapon is available in multiplayer via helicopters, which instantly give players an RPG and full RPG ammo upon entry. The rocket launcher's scarcity, low carrying capacity, and high price means that the player should use the weapon with discretion.

Gallery

In-game models

HUD icons

Locations

GTA III

GTA Vice City

GTA San Andreas

GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA Vice City Stories

GTA IV

See also

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