The rifle is loaded with ACE rocklets by default, dealing moderate damage with anti-air flak capability and balanced flight characteristics. Rocklets are also capable of dealing moderate damage to ground vehicles and MAXes, and retains 100% of its typical accuracy while the light assault is midair. The Rocklet Rifle is a unique 'mini rocket launcher', referred to as an aerial combat weapon, that provides the light assault with a reliable option with which it can threaten light enemy aircraft with dumbfired proximity-fused rocklets. The Rocklet Rifle is a tool available to the Light Assault.
The heavier Typhoon class rocklet carries a more powerful anti-armor payload, but sacrifices its flak-like anti-air capabilities.