Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) UMP45

Submachine GunsAvailable once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4Takes camo
Submachine GunsUMP45 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the UMP45?

The UMP45 is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It is MW2's range-focused SMG. Its damage holds up better over distance than the other SMGs, and high penetration adds flexibility around light cover. It fires slower than the class's spray-heavy options, so success depends on a steady sight picture and making each round count rather than winning through volume alone. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).

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Takes camoYes

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

How does the UMP45 play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleRange-focused submachine gun
StrengthsReliable damage where other SMGs fall away; High penetration is unusual for the SMG class
TradeoffsSlower fire rate than every other MW2 SMG; Moderate recoil still needs controlled bursts at range
Useful setupSilencer complements flanking while preserving control; Extended Mags adds capacity for consecutive engagements
Camo tipUse medium sightlines that are uncomfortable for the faster SMGs. Fire controlled bursts with the sight already at head level and let the UMP45's range do the work.
Compared withIt has better long-range damage than the P90, while the P90 fires faster and carries a much larger magazine.

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UMP45 — common questions

What level does the UMP45 unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The UMP45 is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 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 UMP45?

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 UMP45 the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.

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