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MP5 vs Super-45
The Super-45 kills faster: 150 ms against 300 ms for the MP5, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The MP5 is $1,100 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 9x19mm and .45 ACP.
| Stat | MP5 | Super-45 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 22 | 30 (better) |
| RPM | 800 | 1200 (better) |
| DPS | 293 | 600 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 5 | 4 (better) |
| Time to kill | 300 ms | 150 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,500 (better) | $2,600 |
| Caliber | 9x19mm | .45 ACP |
| Stats won | 1 | 5 |
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 | Super-45 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 3 shots · 150 msHP | 2 shots · 50 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 7 shots · 450 msFMJ | 5 shots · 200 msAP |
| Chest, level 4 | 9 shots · 600 msAP | 7 shots · 300 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 4 shots · 225 msFMJ | 3 shots · 100 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the MP5 is B tier and the Super-45 is S tier.
The Super-45 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The MP5 is $1,100 cheaper. Buy the Super-45 when you can afford to lose it, and the MP5 when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the MP5 at Medic level 15 and the Super-45 at Medic level 35.
Questions
- Is the MP5 better than the Super-45?
- No, the Super-45 kills faster in most armor matchups. The MP5 is $1,100 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the MP5 or the Super-45?
- The MP5, at $1,500 against $2,600.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The Super-45: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 9 shots for the MP5.
- Do the MP5 and Super-45 use the same ammo?
- No. The MP5 fires 9x19mm and the Super-45 fires .45 ACP.