Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) AK-47

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 70Takes camo
Assault RiflesAK-47 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the AK-47?

The AK-47 unlocks at Level 70 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It is the final weapon in MW2's rank progression and plays as a strong traditional full-auto rifle. Its damage stays competitive across normal assault-rifle distances, while moderate recoil rewards short controlled bursts. It lacks the ACR's effortless stability, but disciplined aim gives it reliable stopping power without a burst-fire rhythm. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).

UnlockLevel 70
Takes camoYes
Final weapon unlock, at the Level 70 cap.

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against MW2 multiplayer game data; loadout advice is editorial.

How does the AK-47 play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleHard-hitting late-unlock assault rifle
StrengthsStrong damage from close through long assault-rifle lanes; Full-auto flexibility without a burst delay
TradeoffsModerate recoil needs more correction than the ACR; Locked at Level 70, the final normal weapon unlock
Useful setupRed Dot Sight makes recoil correction easier to read; Extended Mags provides more room for controlled follow-up bursts
Camo tipPick a predictable medium-range route and fire short bursts from head height. Avoid dragging a long spray across the target because later rounds are less useful for headshots.
Compared withIt and the TAR-21 share a strong damage profile, but the TAR-21 fires faster while the AK-47 favors a more deliberate rhythm.

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AK-47 — common questions

What level does the AK-47 unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The AK-47 unlocks at Level 70 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) multiplayer. The level cap is 70, and prestige is up to 10.

How do you unlock camos on the AK-47?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Woodland (5 headshots), Digital (15 headshots), Urban (30 headshots), Blue Tiger (75 headshots), Red Tiger (150 headshots), Fall (250 headshots) in order — headshots are cumulative, so one grind clears the whole ladder. On the AK-47 the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.

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