Heavy Weapon · Classic Vice City (1986)
Rocket Launcher
Spec Sheet
Category
Heavy — Rocket Launcher
Damage
Extreme (explosive)
Fire Rate
Very Low (single shot)
Range
Long
Ammo
Rockets
Unlock
Available at tool shops
Overview
The Rocket Launcher is Vice City’s anti-everything weapon. Just aim and fire. BOOM. Whatever you shot at is instantly gone. Helicopters? Gone. Police vans? Gone. That annoying sports car the NPC stole from you? Gone.
The rocket launcher is the weapon you use when the cops bring helicopters. When the FBI sets up roadblocks. When the Army shows up with tanks. When diplomacy has completely failed and the only remaining option is explosive violence.
How It Could Tie Into GTA 6
Rocket launchers have appeared in every GTA game and are expected in GTA 6. Given GTA 6’s confirmed helicopters and vehicles, the RPG will be essential for taking down aerial threats.
The GTA 6 rocket launcher may be a modernized design — like the FIM-92 Stinger for anti-aircraft or a Javelin for anti-vehicle use.
Tactics
Save rockets for helicopters and armored vehicles.
Don’t fire at close range — the splash damage will kill you too.
One rocket destroys any vehicle in the game.
Trivia
- Based on the RPG-7 — the most widely used rocket launcher in the world.
- The RPG-7 has been in service since 1961 and is still used today.
- Essential for dealing with police helicopters at high wanted levels.
Category: Heavy Weapon | Era: Classic Vice City | Type: Rocket Launcher