The Rocket Launcher (abbreviated as RKT in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, RKTL in Infinity and Assault Horizon; RCL in previous games) is an unguided special weapon featured in nearly all games since Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies. The weapon often takes the shape of multi-barrel launch pods, with one located in each of the player aircraft's wings. A smaller variant, called Rocket Launcher (Small), is also featured in Ace Combat Infinity.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown[]
- "Unguided anti-surface rockets attached to the front of the aircraft that can be continuously fired. They are ideal for neutralization fire."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Price (MRP) | Ammo (base amount) |
|---|---|---|
| MiG-21bis Fishbed | 0 | 16 |
| A-10C Thunderbolt II | 12,000 | 40 |
| F-2A | 9,000 | 20 |
| ASF-X Shinden II | 0 | 56 |
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "A special weapon that fires a succession of multiple, non-homing rockets.
Although not suited to precision firing, they split apart upon impact, causing damage to the vicinity.
As well as clearing out a wide area, focusing on a single point of impact also allows for major damage to be inflicted to the target." - ― Hangar
Aircraft
- J35J Draken (Lv.4)
- J35J -Cipher-
(Lv.4) - F-5E Tiger II (Lv.7)
- F-5E -Pisces-
(Lv.7) - F-5E -Shin Kazama-
(Lv.7) - F-5E -Heartbreak One- (Lv.7)
- AV-8B Harrier II plus (Lv.4)
- AV-8B -Aquarius- (Lv.4)
- AV-8B -HIBIKI- (Lv.4)
- AV-8B -Kim Aba- (Lv.4)
- F-2A (Lv.7)
- F-2A -AMI- (Lv.7)
- F-2A -Nagase-
- F-2A -60th Anniversary- (Lv.7)
- F-2A -Experimental- (Lv.7)
- A-6E -Nugget- (Lv.7)
- Gripen C (Lv.4)
- Gripen C -TAKANE- (Lv.4)
- Gripen C -Griffon- (Lv.4)
- A-10A Thunderbolt II (Lv.4)
- A-10A -Happy Holidays- (Lv.4)
- A-10A -Distant Thunder- (Lv.4)
- A-10A -Greg Gates- (Lv.4)
- A-10A -Oruma- (Lv.4)
| Cst | A2A | A2G | HOM | DIS | DMG | REL | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 | 6 | F | E+ | F | D+ | F+ | A | 0 |
| Lv.2 | 18 | F | E+ | F | C | F+ | A | 19,240 |
| Lv.3 | 25 | F | E+ | F | C | F+ | A | 74,880 |
| Lv.4 | 48 | F | E+ | F | C | F+ | A+ | 293,800 |
| Lv.5 | 70 | F | D | F | C | F+ | A+ | 640,900 |
| Total Credit Price from Lv.0 to Lv.5 | 1,028,820 | |||||||
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy[]
- "This weapon launches six unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Price | Ammo |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage 2000D | 7,100 | 6 |
| JAS-39 Gripen NG | Starting weapon | 6 |
| MiG-21-93 Fishbed | 5,500 | 6 |
| MiG-31 Foxhound | 41,100 | 6 |
| MiG-1.44 Flatpack | Starting weapon | 6 |
| A6M5 ZERO | 15,000 | 6 |
| F6F-5 Hellcat | Starting weapon | 12 |
Statistics
Gallery
Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon[]
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- ― Hangar
Aircraft
- AH-64D Apache Longbow
- Mi-24 Hind
- Gripen C
- A-10A Thunderbolt II
- F-2A
- ASF-X Shinden II
- AV-8B Harrier II plus
Gallery
Japanese RKTL
Swedish RKTL
American RKTL
RCTL LAU-69 for AV-8B Harrier II Plus
RCTL JLAU-3A for F-2A
An AH-64D fighting a Mi-24 Hind gunship. Rocket pods can be seen on both aircraft.
Mi-24 firing rockets
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Cost
- The RCL costs 16 credits per use.
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Price | Ammo |
|---|---|---|
| F-16C Fighting Falcon | Starting weapon | 18 |
| F-5E Tiger II | 3,400 | 16 |
| MiG-29A Fulcrum | Starting weapon | 16 |
| MiG-21-93 Fishbed | 4,400 | 12 |
| F-1 | Starting weapon | 17 |
| XR-45 Cariburn | Starting weapon | 28 |
| Gripen C | Starting weapon | 24 |
| A6M5 ZERO | 1,800 | 5 |
| F6F-5 Hellcat | 4,200 | 10 |
Gallery
Stats in Ace Combat: Joint Assault
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation[]
- "The RCL is capable of firing a volley of unguided rockets in rapid succession.
Although some skill is necessary to master its operation, the RCL can deliver unparalleled damage when all of its rockets hit their mark.
The operational scope of this general-purpose weapon is limited only by the pilot's ability.
Its low cost and easy mounting have kept it in demand despite the prevalance of other missile based weapons." - ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Ammo |
|---|---|
| F-16C Fighting Falcon | 20 |
| A-10A Thunderbolt II | 25 |
| Su-33 Flanker-D | 30 |
| Typhoon | 32 |
Gallery
Strigon 4 equipped with RCL
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Price | Ammo |
|---|---|---|
| F-16C Fighting Falcon | Starting weapon | 10 |
| F-5E Tiger II | 2,700 | 10 |
| MiG-29A Fulcrum | 4,500 | 12 |
| F-1 | Starting weapon | 10 |
| XR-45 Cariburn | 9,300 | 14 |
| Gripen C | Starting weapon | 16 |
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided, rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Price | Ammo |
|---|---|---|
| J35J Draken | 4,400 | 8 |
| F-1 | Starting weapon | 10 |
| MiG-21bis Fishbed | Starting weapon | 8 |
| MiG-29A Fulcrum | 10,700 | 10 |
| A-10A Thunderbolt II | 14,600 | 16 |
| Gripen C | Starting weapon | 12 |
Gallery
The RCL as seen in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Russian 16 tubes rocket launcher UB-16-57 (ACZ)
Russian 20 tubes rocket launcher B-8M1
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Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided, rocket-propelled missile that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Ammo |
|---|---|
| MiG-21bis | 8 |
| Gripen C | 12 |
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies[]
- "Rocket Launcher: anti-surface weapon capable of firing multiple unguided rockets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
| Aircraft | Price | Ammo |
|---|---|---|
| F-5E Tiger II | 41,000 | 64 |
| MiG-29A Fulcrum | 81,000 | 72 |
| F-2A | 99,000 | 80 |
Trivia[]
- The Rocket Launcher is the weapon to experience the most functionality changes in the series, ranging between a slow-firing weapon with wide spread and a fast-firing, highly accurate SP weapon.
- The rocket pod models used are: LAU-68D/A/M260 70mm 7-shot pod or LAU-61C/A/M261 70mm 19-shot pod for US aircraft, UB-16/UB-32 57mm 16-shot/32-shot pod or B8M1 80mm 20-shot pod for Russian aircraft, or the B-13L 130mm 5-shot pod for the Ka-50 Hokum, Bofors ARAK-70 135mm 6-shot pod for the Gripen C, and JLAU-3/A for the F-2A.