Homing Launcher

Overview

The Homing Launcher is a heavy weapon featured in Grand Theft Auto V, known for its ability to lock onto and track moving targets. Manufactured by Coil, this launcher is equipped with heat-seeking technology, making it particularly effective against vehicles and aircraft.

The weapon fires a single missile per reload, which homes in on the nearest target within its range. This makes it an invaluable tool for dealing with fast-moving threats, especially in scenarios involving helicopters or planes.

Performance

The Homing Launcher excels in delivering high damage to distant targets, though its reload time is relatively slow.

Customization

The Homing Launcher can be customized with a variety of tints, available for purchase at Ammu-Nation after reaching Rank 15.

How to Obtain

The Homing Launcher becomes available for purchase at Ammu-Nation after reaching Rank 15 in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is priced at $75,000.

In story mode, the weapon can be acquired during certain missions or found in specific locations across the map.

Real-World Counterpart

The design of the Homing Launcher draws on several real-world designs, including the FIM-92 Stinger and the SA-7 Grail, both of which are portable surface-to-air missile systems.

Notable Uses

• The Homing Launcher is used in the mission 'The Paleto Score' to fend off police helicopters.
• It is available during the mission 'The Bureau Raid' for taking out aerial threats.
• In 'The Big Score', it can be used to eliminate pursuing police vehicles.
• During 'Minor Turbulence', the launcher is effective against enemy aircraft.
• In free roam, it is often used to destroy player-controlled aircraft in Grand Theft Auto Online.

Trivia

• The Homing Launcher was introduced in the 'Festive Surprise' update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
• The weapon's lock-on mechanism can be disrupted by deploying countermeasures such as flares from aircraft.
• It is one of the few weapons in the game that can effectively track and destroy moving targets.
• The Homing Launcher is particularly feared in online sessions due to its ability to take down aircraft with ease.
• Its missiles can be dodged by performing sharp maneuvers or using terrain to break the lock.

Variants & Related Heavy Weapons

The Homing Launcher is part of the heavy weapon class, which includes several other powerful launchers.

• RPG — The RPG is a non-homing variant with a higher damage output but requires manual aiming.
• Grenade Launcher — The Grenade Launcher fires explosive rounds but lacks the homing capability.
• Minigun — The Minigun offers rapid-fire capability but is not effective against aircraft like the Homing Launcher.