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{{double image|right|GrenadeLauncher-TLAD.png|256|GrenadeLauncher-TLAD-icon.png|256|The Lost and Damned's Grenade Launcher and its associated HUD icon.}}
The '''Grenade Launcher''' is a weapon that appeared in the  downloadable episodic pack [[The Lost and Damned]] for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The grenade launcher is about as effective as a [[Pipe Bomb|pipe bomb]], but has further range. It is best for removing cover, such as a car, however, the grenade does not land in a particular spot, making it less accurate. This is a very powerful weapon, but it is unpredictable and you can accidentally fire a shell at your feet and not notice until you die. Unlike the [[Rocket Launcher]], the cartridge does not explode on impact. A 7 or so second fuse is what detonates the cartridge. While not accurate in most respects, this will kill enemies, blow up cars, and remove the rotor from helicopters.  
[[File:HK69A1.jpg|thumb|225px|The HK69A1 in real life.]]
 
The '''Grenade Launcher''' is a heavy weapon present in [[The Lost and Damned]], [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
 
== Description ==
===Episodes from Liberty City===
Based on the [[wp:Heckler & Koch HK69A1|HK69A1 grenade launcher]], the grenade launcher in The Lost and Damned lobes [[wp:40 mm grenade|40 mm]] explosive rounds that detonate on a seven second fuse and inflict the same amount of damage as [[Pipe Bomb|pipe bomb]]s, making it ideal for removing cover, such as a large group of enemies or a pursuing car. The launcher also offers the advantage of being able to fire rounds over greater distances than those that thrown [[Grenades|hand grenade]]s can reach. Although the grenade launcher is not intended for aerial targets and is only a single-shot weapon (allowing the player to fire only one round before reloading), the player can carry more grenade launcher rounds than the [[Rocket Launcher]] allows (20 grenades compared to 8 rockets).
 
While the grenade launcher shoots rounds further and in a higher speed, rounds shot in long range are flung in an arc due to gravity and are not guaranteed to land in a particular spot, requiring the player adjust their targeting to take these factors into account (i.e. aiming higher than the target for long range fire), or rely on trail and error and inevitably waste ammunition. Experienced players can also fire the launcher in an angle where the round will bounce off walls to reach tricky targets.
 
In the Ballad of Gay Tony, grenades fired from a grenade launcher explode on impact if the round hits a vehicle or person. Also, the time it takes for the grenade to explode has been shortened to about four seconds.
 
===GTA V===
[[File:GrenadeLauncher-GTAV-artwork.png|thumb|The grenade launcher in GTA V.]]
In GTA V, the grenade launcher is based on the [[wp:Milkor_MGL|Milkor MGL Mark 14]] (designated in the U.S. military as the M32A1 by the U.S. Marine Corps and MK14 Mod 0 by USSOCOM). Unlike its EFLC counterpart, this grenade launcher is a multiple shot weapon, holding 10 rounds in its revolver cylinder; however, its real-life counterpart only holds 6 rounds. Like TBOGT, the grenades explode on impact if the round hits a person or vehicle and detonate on a short fuse if the round does not hit a target. Unlike the Grenade Launcher in EFLC, the player does not need to arc their shots, as the game will compensate automatically. Also, rounds which do not hit a target will not bounce on the ground after landing.
 
== Locations ==
;The Lost and Damned
*In The Lost and Damned the grenade launcher is available from [[Gun Car|gun vans]] via [[Terry Thorpe]].
*Spawns at the [[Lost MC Clubhouse]]
*[[Brian Jeremy's Safehouse]] after completing 50 [[Gang Warfare in The Lost and Damned|Gang Wars]].
 
;The Ballad of Gay Tony
*In The Ballad of Gay Tony the grenade launcher is available from [[Gun Car|gun vans]] via [[Armando Torres]].
 
;GTA V
*The grenade launcher can be found in the hangar owned by [[Franklin Clinton]] or [[Michael De Santa]], on the upper walk way, at [[Los Santos International Airport in GTA V|Los Santos International Airport]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It was originally going to make an appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] but was taken out without any explanation.
* The grenade launcher was to be included a weapon in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and in [[Grand Theft Auto San Andreas]], but was cut during development.
*Whenever a grenade from this hits the rotor on any helicopter, the helicopter will either instantly lose its rotor, lose its tail, explode, or start smoking.  
** In the PlayStation 2 version of GTA Vice City, its grenade launcher model (grenlanc.dff) and its textures (grenlanc.txd) can still be found in game files. These files were removed from all other ports of the game.
*The grenade launcher is the only weapon from The Lost and Damned to be available in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. It features an interesting improvement in which it explodes on impact instead of waiting several seconds before it explodes. Also the time it takes for the grenade to explode has been shortened to about 4 seconds.
* The Grenade Launcher in The Lost and Damned may be a reference to the number [[69]] since the weapon is based on the HK69A1.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ClaySimons-TLAD-artwork.png|[[The Lost Brotherhood]] Road Captain [[Clay Simons]] wielding a grenade launcher in his artwork.
File:GrenadeLauncher-TLAD-ingame.jpg|[[Johnny Klebitz]] wielding the Grenade Launcher in [[The Lost and Damned]].
</gallery>


==External Link==
*[http://rockstargames.com/thelostanddamned/weapons/index.html Exclusive weapons on Rockstar's site]
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Latest revision as of 05:22, 31 August 2014

The Lost and Damned's Grenade Launcher and its associated HUD icon.
The HK69A1 in real life.

The Grenade Launcher is a heavy weapon present in The Lost and Damned, The Ballad of Gay Tony, and Grand Theft Auto V.

Description

Episodes from Liberty City

Based on the HK69A1 grenade launcher, the grenade launcher in The Lost and Damned lobes 40 mm explosive rounds that detonate on a seven second fuse and inflict the same amount of damage as pipe bombs, making it ideal for removing cover, such as a large group of enemies or a pursuing car. The launcher also offers the advantage of being able to fire rounds over greater distances than those that thrown hand grenades can reach. Although the grenade launcher is not intended for aerial targets and is only a single-shot weapon (allowing the player to fire only one round before reloading), the player can carry more grenade launcher rounds than the Rocket Launcher allows (20 grenades compared to 8 rockets).

While the grenade launcher shoots rounds further and in a higher speed, rounds shot in long range are flung in an arc due to gravity and are not guaranteed to land in a particular spot, requiring the player adjust their targeting to take these factors into account (i.e. aiming higher than the target for long range fire), or rely on trail and error and inevitably waste ammunition. Experienced players can also fire the launcher in an angle where the round will bounce off walls to reach tricky targets.

In the Ballad of Gay Tony, grenades fired from a grenade launcher explode on impact if the round hits a vehicle or person. Also, the time it takes for the grenade to explode has been shortened to about four seconds.

GTA V

The grenade launcher in GTA V.

In GTA V, the grenade launcher is based on the Milkor MGL Mark 14 (designated in the U.S. military as the M32A1 by the U.S. Marine Corps and MK14 Mod 0 by USSOCOM). Unlike its EFLC counterpart, this grenade launcher is a multiple shot weapon, holding 10 rounds in its revolver cylinder; however, its real-life counterpart only holds 6 rounds. Like TBOGT, the grenades explode on impact if the round hits a person or vehicle and detonate on a short fuse if the round does not hit a target. Unlike the Grenade Launcher in EFLC, the player does not need to arc their shots, as the game will compensate automatically. Also, rounds which do not hit a target will not bounce on the ground after landing.

Locations

The Lost and Damned
The Ballad of Gay Tony
GTA V

Trivia

  • The grenade launcher was to be included a weapon in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, but was cut during development.
    • In the PlayStation 2 version of GTA Vice City, its grenade launcher model (grenlanc.dff) and its textures (grenlanc.txd) can still be found in game files. These files were removed from all other ports of the game.
  • The Grenade Launcher in The Lost and Damned may be a reference to the number 69 since the weapon is based on the HK69A1.

Gallery