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The '''Rocket Launcher''' (abbreviated as '''RKT''' in ''[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]'', '''RKTL''' in ''[[Ace Combat Infinity|Infinity]]'' and ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon|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]]''.
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[[File:RCL_icon_(ACZ).jpg|thumb|Rocket Launcher icon]]
  
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The '''Rocket Launcher''' (often abbreviated as '''RCL''') is an unguided special weapon featured in nearly all games since ''[[Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies]]''. The weapon often takes the shape of two launch pods, one located in the player aircraft's wings.
  
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==Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies==
  
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The Rocket Launcher is an air-to-ground SP weapon, available for the [[F-5E Tiger II]], [[MiG-29A Fulcrum]] and [[F-2A Viper Zero]].
  
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==Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War==
  
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The RCL in ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]'' is a secondary weapon compatible with the [[MiG-21bis Fishbed]] (16 tubes launchers UB-16-57 for 57mm rockets S-5 (C-5) x08) and the [[JAS-39C Gripen]] (6 tubes launchers for 135mm rockets Bofors M70 x12).
  
   
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{{Clear}}
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==Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War==
  
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In ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]'', the Rocket Launcher is a basic air-to-ground special weapon. For this particular incarnation, aircraft compatibility has expanded to the [[F-1]] and the [[A-10A Thunderbolt II]].
  
   
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==Game Analysis==
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List of planes use RCL:
  
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<tabber>
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*J35J Draken
  
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|-|Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown====Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown===
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*F-1 Kaizen
  
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{{Quote|Unguided anti-surface rockets attached to the front of the aircraft that can be continuously fired. They are ideal for neutralization fire.|Hangar}}
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*MiG-21bis Fishbed
  
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*MiG-29A Fulcrum
  
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*A-10A Thunderbolt II
  
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*JAS-39C Gripen
  
   
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'''Aircraft'''
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==Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception==
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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{{Quote|This weapon launches multiple unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets.|In-game description}}
  
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|-
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! Aircraft !! Price (MRP) !! Ammo<br/>(base<br/>amount)
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|-
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|[[MiG-21bis Fishbed]] || 0 || 16
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|-
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|[[A-10A Thunderbolt II]] || 12,000 || 40
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|-
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|[[F-2A]] || 9,000 || 20
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|}
   
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|-|Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
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The Rocket Launcher in ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]'' is an unguided, air-to-ground secondary weapon. It is the initial SP weapon available for the Gripen C (JAS-39C), the F-16C Fighting Falcon and the F-1. It can be bought for the MiG-29A Fulcrum and the F-5E Tiger II, respectively priced at 2,700$ and 4,500$. In terms of performance, the RCL is quite ineffective in most situations as a result of its firing spread.
  
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[[File:RKTL Infinity Icon.gif|thumb]]
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==Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation==
  
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{{Quote|A special weapon that fires a succession of multiple, non-homing rockets.<br>Although not suited to precision firing, they split apart upon impact, causing damage to the vicinity.<br>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]]}}
   
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'''Aircraft'''
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The RCL is compatible with the [[F-16C Fighting Falcon]], the [[A-10A Thunderbolt II]], the [[Su-33 Flanker-D]], and the [[Typhoon]]. The weapon's firing speed varies between aircraft: the Flanker-D's and Typhoon's pods fire a three-second barrage, whereas the A-10A fires five-second barrages. The RCL underwent a very radical change compared to its previous incarnation as it was made much more accurate and travels faster than the ones in previous games, therefore increasing its usefulness.
  
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*[[J35J Draken]] (Lv.4)
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*[[J35J -Cipher-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.4)
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*[[F-5E Tiger II]] (Lv.7)
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*[[F-5E -Pisces-]] {{InfinityStars|2}} (Lv.7)
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*[[F-5E -Shin Kazama-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.7)
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*[[F-5E -Heartbreak One-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.7)
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*[[AV-8B Harrier II plus]] (Lv.4)
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*[[AV-8B -Aquarius-]] {{InfinityStars|2}} (Lv.4)
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*[[AV-8B -HIBIKI-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.4)
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*[[AV-8B -Kim Aba-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.4)
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*[[F-2A]] (Lv.7)
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*[[F-2A -AMI-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.7)
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*[[F-2A -Nagase-]] {{InfinityStars|4}}
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*[[F-2A -60th Anniversary-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.7)
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*[[F-2A -Experimental-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.7)
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*[[A-6E -Nugget-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.7)
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*[[Gripen C]] (Lv.4)
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*[[Gripen C -TAKANE-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.4)
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*[[Gripen C -Griffon-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.4)
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*[[A-10A Thunderbolt II]] (Lv.4)
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*[[A-10A -Happy Holidays-]] {{InfinityStars|2}} (Lv.4)
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*[[A-10A -Distant Thunder-]] {{InfinityStars|2}} (Lv.4)
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*[[A-10A -Greg Gates-]] {{InfinityStars|3}} (Lv.4)
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*[[A-10A -Oruma-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.4)
   
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{{InfinityStatsWeapon
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Notably, a unique version of the Rocket Launcher can be seen in mission #12, "Weapons of Mass Destruction", in which F-2A ace Flyuger attacks the player with constant, rocket-like barrages. However, despite their numbers, they can be easily evaded by remaining evasive through the mission.
  
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|cst1=6|ata1=F|atg1=E+|hom1=F|dis1=D+|dmg1=F+|rel1=A
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==Ace Combat: Joint Assault==
  
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|cst2=18|ata2=F|atg2=E+|hom2=F|dis2=C|dmg2=F+|rel2=A|cost2=19,240
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In ''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]'', the Rocket Launcher retains the same number of compatible aircraft as its prequel, with the addition of the [[XR-45 Cariburn]], the [[A6M5 Type Zero Carrier Fighter]], the [[F6F-5 Hellcat]] and the [[MiG-21-93]], which replaces the MiG-21bis in this game.
  
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|cst3=25|ata3=F|atg3=E+|hom3=F|dis3=C|dmg3=F+|rel3=A|cost3=74,880
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==Ace Combat: Assault Horizon==
  
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|cst4=48|ata4=F|atg4=E+|hom4=F|dis4=C|dmg4=F+|rel4=A+|cost4=293,800
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[[File:Helicopter_Warfare.jpg|thumb|238px|An AH-64D fighting a Mi-24 Hind gunship. Rocket pods can be seen on both aircraft.]]
  
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|cst5=70|ata5=F|atg5=D|hom5=F|dis5=C|dmg5=F+|rel5=A+|cost5=640,900
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[[File:HindMulti2.jpg|thumb|Mi-24 firing rockets]]
  
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}}
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In ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]'', the Rocket Launcher undergoes another redesign; as well, it is renamed "'''RKTL'''". It is compatible with all attack helicopters, the JAS-39C, A-10A and [[F-2A Viper Zero]], [[ASF-X Shinden II]] and [[AV-8B Harrier II Plus|AV-8B]]. The [[Mi-24 Hind]] and [[AH-64D Apache Longbow]] can fire 40 salvos, while the F-2A can fire 30, the A-10A 54 (the highest ammo count for the weapon) and the Shinden II can fire 36.
  
   
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|-|Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy===
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When fired, the Rocket Launcher fires a three-second rocket barrage, which allows it to hit and/or destroy several ground enemies at once. It is the helicopter equivalent to the standard [[Missile (weapon)|missiles]] used by aircraft. Despite being designed with air-to-ground purposes in mind, the Rocket Launcher can be used as an ''impromptu'' air combat weapon, a fact that is particularly noticeable in helicopter combat. In single player, a full RKTL barrage will deal considerable damage to a Mi-24, often enough to allow a short [[Helicopter machine gun|M230]] barrage to finish off the target.
  
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[[File:RCL Icon Legacy.jpg|thumb]]
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==Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy==
  
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{{Quote|This weapon launches six unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets.|[[Hangar]]}}
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The following aircraft can use the RCL as an SP weapon. The performance and function remains unchanged compared to past titles.
  
   
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'''Aircraft'''
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*[[MiG-21-93 Fishbed]]
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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*[[MiG-1.44]]
  
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|-
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*[[Mirage 2000D]]
  
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! Aircraft
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*[[MiG-31 Foxhound]]
  
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*[[Gripen NG]]
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! [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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*[[A6M5 Type Zero Carrier Fighter]]
  
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|-
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==Gallery==
  
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| [[Mirage 2000D]]
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| 7,100
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| 6
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|-
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| [[JAS-39 Gripen NG]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 6
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|-
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| [[MiG-21-93 Fishbed]]
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| 5,500
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| 6
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|-
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| [[MiG-31 Foxhound]]
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| 41,100
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| 6
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|-
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| [[MiG-1.44 Flatpack]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 6
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|-
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| [[A6M5 ZERO]]
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| 15,000
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| 6
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|-
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| [[F6F-5 Hellcat]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 12
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|}
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'''Statistics'''
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:[[File:RCL Stats Legacy.jpg|150px]]
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'''Gallery'''
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
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RCL Hangar Legacy.jpg|Hangar view
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RKTL - JP.jpg|Japanese RKTL (ACAH)
  
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RKTL - SW.jpg|Swedish RKTL (ACAH)
  
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RKTL - US.jpg|American RKTL (ACAH)
  
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat: Assault Horizon====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon===
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{{Quote||Hangar}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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*[[AH-64D Apache Longbow]]
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*[[Mi-24 Hind]]
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*[[Gripen C]]
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*[[A-10A Thunderbolt II]]
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*[[F-2A]]
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*[[ASF-X Shinden II]]
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*[[AV-8B Harrier II plus]]
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery>
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RKTL - JP.jpg|Japanese RKTL
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RKTL - SW.jpg|Swedish RKTL
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RKTL - US.jpg|American RKTL
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RCTL AV-8B Harrier II Plus (ACAH).jpg|RCTL LAU-69 for AV-8B Harrier II Plus
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RCTL F-2A (ACAH).jpg|RCTL JLAU-3A for F-2A
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Helicopter Warfare.jpg|An AH-64D fighting a Mi-24 Hind gunship. Rocket pods can be seen on both aircraft.
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HindMulti2.jpg|Mi-24 firing rockets
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat: Joint Assault====Ace Combat: Joint Assault===
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[[File:ACX2 Icon RCL.jpg|thumb]]
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{{Quote|This weapon launches multiple unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Cost'''
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:The RCL costs 16 credits per use.
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F-16C Fighting Falcon]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 18
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|-
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| [[F-5E Tiger II]]
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| 3,400
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| 16
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|-
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| [[MiG-29A Fulcrum]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 16
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|-
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| [[MiG-21-93 Fishbed]]
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| 4,400
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| 12
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|-
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| [[F-1]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 17
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|-
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| [[XR-45 Cariburn]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 28
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|-
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| [[Gripen C]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 24
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|-
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| [[A6M5 ZERO]]
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| 1,800
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| 5
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|-
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| [[F6F-5 Hellcat]]
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| 4,200
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| 10
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|}
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery>
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ACJA RCL.jpg|Stats in ''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]''
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation====Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation===
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{{Quote|The RCL is capable of firing a volley of unguided rockets in rapid succession.<br>Although some skill is necessary to master its operation, the RCL can deliver unparalleled damage when all of its rockets hit their mark.<br>The operational scope of this general-purpose weapon is limited only by the pilot's ability.<br>Its low cost and easy mounting have kept it in demand despite the prevalance of other missile based weapons.|Hangar}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F-16C Fighting Falcon]]
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| 20
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|-
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| [[A-10A Thunderbolt II]]
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| 25
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|-
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| [[Su-33 Flanker-D]]
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| 30
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|-
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| [[Typhoon]]
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| 32
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|}
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery>
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RCL 1 AC6.png
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RCL 2 AC6.png
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Strigon 4 NEW Front.png|[[Franz Leko|Strigon 4]] equipped with RCL
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Strigon 4 NEW Flyby 2.png
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Strigon 4 NEW Front 2.png
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Strigon 4 NEW Flyby.png
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception====Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception===
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[[File:acx rcl icon.jpg|thumb|200px]]
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{{Quote|This weapon launches multiple unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F-16C Fighting Falcon]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 10
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|-
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| [[F-5E Tiger II]]
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| 2,700
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| 10
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|-
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| [[MiG-29A Fulcrum]]
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| 4,500
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| 12
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|-
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| [[F-1]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 10
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|-
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| [[XR-45 Cariburn]]
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| 9,300
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| 14
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|-
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| [[Gripen C]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 16
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|}
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|-|Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War====Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War===
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[[File:RCL_icon_(ACZ).jpg|thumb]]
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{{Quote|This weapon launches multiple unguided, rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[J35J Draken]]
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| 4,400
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| 8
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|-
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| [[F-1]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 10
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|-
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| [[MiG-21bis Fishbed]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 8
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|-
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| [[MiG-29A Fulcrum]]
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| 10,700
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| 10
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|-
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| [[A-10A Thunderbolt II]]
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| 14,600
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| 16
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|-
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| [[Gripen C]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 12
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|}
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery>
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ACZ RCL.jpg|The RCL as seen in ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''
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ACZ RCL II.jpg
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RCL UB-16-57.jpg|Russian 16 tubes rocket launcher UB-16-57 (ACZ)
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RCL B-8M1.jpg|Russian 20 tubes rocket launcher B-8M1
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War====Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War===
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[[File:ac5 rcl icon.png|thumb|200px]]
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{{Quote|This weapon launches multiple unguided, rocket-propelled missile that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[MiG-21bis]]
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| 8
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|-
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| [[Gripen C]]
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| 12
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|}
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|-|Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies====Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies===
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{{Quote|Rocket Launcher: anti-surface weapon capable of firing multiple unguided rockets.|Hangar}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F-5E Tiger II]]
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| 41,000
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| 64
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|-
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| [[MiG-29A Fulcrum]]
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| 81,000
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| 72
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|-
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| [[F-2A]]
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| 99,000
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| 80
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|}
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</tabber>
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==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 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.
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*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]].
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[[zh:Rocket Launcher]]
 
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Revision as of 02:40, 11 February 2020

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-10A Thunderbolt II 12,000 40
F-2A 9,000 20

Ace Combat Infinity

RKTL Infinity Icon
"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

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

RCL Icon 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

RCL Stats Legacy

Gallery

  • Hangar view

    Hangar view

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

""
― Hangar

Aircraft

Gallery

  • Japanese RKTL

    Japanese RKTL

  • Swedish RKTL

    Swedish RKTL

  • American RKTL

    American RKTL

  • RCTL LAU-69 for AV-8B Harrier II Plus

    RCTL LAU-69 for AV-8B Harrier II Plus

  • RCTL JLAU-3A for F-2A

    RCTL JLAU-3A for F-2A

  • An AH-64D fighting a Mi-24 Hind gunship. Rocket pods can be seen on both aircraft.

    An AH-64D fighting a Mi-24 Hind gunship. Rocket pods can be seen on both aircraft.

  • Mi-24 firing rockets

    Mi-24 firing rockets

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

ACX2 Icon RCL
"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

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

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

Acx rcl icon
"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

RCL icon (ACZ)
"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

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Ac5 rcl icon
"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.
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