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| − | The '''Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher''', sometimes referred as '''STINGER''', is a handheld [[Weapons in GTA San Andreas|weapon]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. Unlike the [[Rocket Launcher]], the Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher automatically selects the nearest available target. It is based on the [[wp: |
+ | The '''Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher''', sometimes referred as '''STINGER''', is a handheld [[Weapons in GTA San Andreas|weapon]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. Unlike the [[Rocket Launcher]], the Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher automatically selects the nearest available target. It is based on the [[wp:Strela 2|9K32 Strela-2]] man-portable SAM. When pointed at a vehicle the marker is green. After waiting for 3–5 seconds it turns red and the missile is locked on. It then tracks toward the target, making it useful for taking out air vehicles, such as [[Police Maverick]]s. |
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==Locations== |
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*The heat-seeking rocket launcher based on Russian [[wp:SA-18 Grouse|9K38]]. |
*The heat-seeking rocket launcher based on Russian [[wp:SA-18 Grouse|9K38]]. |
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*If shot launched without finding a target, after 100–200 metres, the rocket explodes. However, if chasing a target, but the target disappears before the rocket could reach it, the rocket will keep on flying until it disappears. (e.g. firing on [[Dodo]]s or [[Rustler]]s.) |
*If shot launched without finding a target, after 100–200 metres, the rocket explodes. However, if chasing a target, but the target disappears before the rocket could reach it, the rocket will keep on flying until it disappears. (e.g. firing on [[Dodo]]s or [[Rustler]]s.) |
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| + | * It can be noted that firing in lock-mode at an aircraft, the missile will go much faster than firing it at any other vehicle, including helicopters. |
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*The sign of the rocket on the map is a small white blip, comparing altitude with the player as normal. |
*The sign of the rocket on the map is a small white blip, comparing altitude with the player as normal. |
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*When firing on a government vehicle (e.g. [[Ranger]]), you will automatically receive one star before the explosion, no matter if the rocket hits or not. |
*When firing on a government vehicle (e.g. [[Ranger]]), you will automatically receive one star before the explosion, no matter if the rocket hits or not. |
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Revision as of 21:40, 5 September 2014
The Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher, sometimes referred as STINGER, is a handheld weapon in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Unlike the Rocket Launcher, the Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher automatically selects the nearest available target. It is based on the 9K32 Strela-2 man-portable SAM. When pointed at a vehicle the marker is green. After waiting for 3–5 seconds it turns red and the missile is locked on. It then tracks toward the target, making it useful for taking out air vehicles, such as Police Mavericks.
Locations
Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher's locations map
- Easter Bay International Airport, San Fierro - Between the fuel canisters at northeast
- Tierra Robada - Inside Mike Toreno's ranch upon completion of Vertical Bird
- Aldea Malvada, Tierra Robada - Beside an abandoned house
- Pilson Intersection, Las Venturas - On the northeast corner of the roof of a parking lot southwest of the intersection
See also
- Rocket Launcher
- Surface-to-Air Missile (at Area 69 and Easter Basin Naval Station)
- Flamethrower
- Minigun
Trivia
- Hydras also have heat-seeking missiles.
- As it is a heavy weapon, the player is unable to sprint or jump when using the weapon.
- The heat-seeking rocket launcher based on Russian 9K38.
- If shot launched without finding a target, after 100–200 metres, the rocket explodes. However, if chasing a target, but the target disappears before the rocket could reach it, the rocket will keep on flying until it disappears. (e.g. firing on Dodos or Rustlers.)
- It can be noted that firing in lock-mode at an aircraft, the missile will go much faster than firing it at any other vehicle, including helicopters.
- The sign of the rocket on the map is a small white blip, comparing altitude with the player as normal.
- When firing on a government vehicle (e.g. Ranger), you will automatically receive one star before the explosion, no matter if the rocket hits or not.
- They are used by the NOOSE in The Ballad of Gay Tony, although the player can not access them in any way. It has been speculated that the "heat seeking" rockets are just rocket projectiles spawned and scripted to aim for Luis's vehicle, together with officers wielding RPGs to create the effect.
- The Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher (along with the normal RPG) is the only weapon which you can't aim and shoot with while being on fire. Instead, CJ will start making movements similar to using a Shotgun.
- Unlike the Hydra and SAM rockets, this type of Heat-Seeking rocket can destroy any vehicle instantly.
- This weapon is most used in multiplayer due to the high damage it causes and its ability to chase a target. Because of this, the weapon is considered overpowered and it is banned in most mulitplayer servers.
Gallery
The HUD icon for this weapon.
A Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher.
The Heat-Seeking target.
A Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher in Aldea Malvada, with a Sparrow in the background.
A Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher at the San Fierro Airport between two tanks, with a Super GT.
| Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | |
|---|---|
| Unarmed | Fist | Brass Knuckles |
| Melee | Baseball Bat | Chainsaw | Golf Club | Katana | Knife | Nightstick | Pool Cue | Shovel |
| Handgun | Desert Eagle | Pistol/9mm | Silenced Pistol/9mm |
| Shotgun | Combat Shotgun | Shotgun | Sawn-Off Shotgun |
| SMG | Micro SMG | SMG | Tec9 |
| Assault | AK-47 | M4 |
| Sniper | Rifle/Country Rifle | Sniper Rifle |
| Heavy | Flamethrower | Rocket Launcher | Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher | Minigun |
| Thrown | Grenade | Molotov | Satchel Charges/Remote Explosives | Tear Gas |
| Consumable Items | Fire Extinguisher | Spray Can | Camera |
| Gifts | Cane | Dildo | Flowers | Vibrator |
| Special | Car Bomb | Detonator | Night Vision | Parachute | Thermal Vision |
| Other | Crates | Surface-to-Air Missile | Flares | Vibrator 1 | Dildo 2 |
| Beta | Glock | Python | Mac-10 | MP5K | PSG1 | M60 | Nail Bat | Meat Cleaver | Machete | Screwdriver | Sledgehammer | Hammer | Skateboard | Stubby Shotgun | Land Mine |