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
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
|
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
Statistics

Gallery
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
- "A weapon that can continuously fire unguided rockets forward. It explodes on impact and damages the surrounding area. It can be used to suppress a wide area or concentrate an extremely powerful attack on specific target."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
Gallery
An AH-64D fighting a Mi-24 Hind gunship. Rocket pods can be seen on both aircraft.
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
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
Gallery
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided, rocket-propelled missiles that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
Gallery
Russian 16 tubes rocket launcher UB-16-57 (ACZ)
Russian 20 tubes rocket launcher B-8M1
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "This weapon launches multiple unguided, rocket-propelled missile that explode on contact, damaging nearby targets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
- "Rocket Launcher: anti-surface weapon capable of firing multiple unguided rockets."
- ― Hangar
Aircraft
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.