SMG
MP5 vs PP-19 Vityaz
On paper both kill in 300 ms against 100 HP with no armor. The PP-19 Vityaz is $300 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. Both fire 9x19mm, so you can share ammo with a squadmate running the other one.
| Stat | MP5 | PP-19 Vityaz |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 22 | 22 |
| RPM | 800 | 800 |
| DPS | 293 | 293 |
| Shots to kill | 5 | 5 |
| Time to kill | 300 ms | 300 ms |
| Price | $1,500 | $1,200 (better) |
| Caliber | 9x19mm | 9x19mm |
| Stats won | 0 | 1 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | MP5 | PP-19 Vityaz |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 3 shots · 150 msHP | 3 shots · 150 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 7 shots · 450 msFMJ | 7 shots · 450 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 9 shots · 600 msAP | 9 shots · 600 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 4 shots · 225 msFMJ | 4 shots · 225 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are B tier on our tier list.
Through armor they are identical: the same shots and the same time to kill in every matchup above.
With so little between them, the PP-19 Vityaz at $300 less is the better value.
You unlock the MP5 at Medic level 15 and the PP-19 Vityaz at Medic level 4.
Questions
- Is the MP5 better than the PP-19 Vityaz?
- Neither is clearly faster through armor. The PP-19 Vityaz is $300 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the MP5 or the PP-19 Vityaz?
- The PP-19 Vityaz, at $1,200 against $1,500.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- They are even: 9 shots to the chest each with the best ammo.
- Do the MP5 and PP-19 Vityaz use the same ammo?
- Yes, both fire 9x19mm.