Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) AUG HBAR

Light Machine GunsUnlocked at Level 32Takes camo
Light Machine GunsAUG HBAR — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the AUG HBAR?

The AUG HBAR unlocks at Level 32 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It trades the 100-round belts of its classmates for a much quicker reload. It combines strong damage at every distance with manageable recoil, especially with a Grip. Its smaller magazine reduces sustained suppression, but it recovers between engagements faster and feels less committed than a belt-fed weapon. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).

UnlockLevel 32
Takes camoYes

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

How does the AUG HBAR play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleFast-reloading magazine-fed light machine gun
StrengthsStrong damage remains consistent across distance; Conventional magazine reloads much faster than an LMG belt
TradeoffsMuch less standard capacity than belt-fed LMGs; Still has slower LMG movement and aiming
Useful setupGrip lowers recoil for cleaner sustained bursts; Red Dot Sight improves sight clarity for head tracking
Camo tipTreat it like a heavy rifle: hold medium lanes, fire controlled bursts and use the quicker reload whenever cover opens a safe break between targets.
Compared withIt reloads far faster than the RPD but carries fewer than half as many rounds, making it better for separated engagements than uninterrupted suppression.

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AUG HBAR — common questions

What level does the AUG HBAR unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The AUG HBAR unlocks at Level 32 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 AUG HBAR?

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 AUG HBAR the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.

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