Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

MW3 (2011) M60E4

Light Machine GunsUnlocked at Level 72Takes camo
Light Machine GunsM60E4 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) weapon render

How do you unlock the M60E4?

The M60E4 unlocks at Level 72 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011). It unlocks at Level 72 with a 100-round automatic belt. Heavy per-shot pressure rewards aiming before firing; its slower cadence and lengthy reload do not quickly rescue a missed opening. Its camo track finishes at Gold (Reach Weapon Level 31 with this lmg).

UnlockLevel 72
Takes camoYes
Weapon level cap31
Gold camoWeapon Level 31 on this weapon
Attachment track8 weapon-level unlocks

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Primary mechanics were checked against extracted stock MW3 menu, progression and weapon-definition data, with official Activision, Xbox and platform material used for identity and progression context. Manufacturer and military sources support cautious real-world identifications. Gameplay advice is editorial. Scope: original 2011 competitive multiplayer under the final ruleset, not Modern Warfare III (2023), Campaign, Special Ops, Survival or mods.

Sources: Activision — Modern Warfare 3 (2011) · Official Activision PlayStation 3 manual · Official Modern Warfare 3 PC manual · Xbox Wire — MW3 weapon progression system · AlterWare — extracted stock MW3 menus and progression data · AlterWare — extracted MW3 statstable.csv · Extracted stock MW3 weapon definitions · Contemporaneous MW3 multiplayer guide · Call of Duty Wiki — Winter Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Marine Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Choco Camouflage history · Accuracy International — company history · Barrett — M107A1 operator manual · KelTec — KSG operator manual · FN — Five-seveN product history · B&T — MP9 operator manual · U.S. Army — XM25 system overview · U.S. Army — M320 GLM portfolio

How does the M60E4 play in MW3 (2011)?

RoleHeavy late-unlock support gun
Real-world basisThe game calls it M60E4, while its model includes characteristics associated with other M60 variants
StrengthsHeavy individual shots reward accurate lane control; A 100-round belt sustains defended objectives
TradeoffsIts slow cadence is less forgiving after a miss; The long reload creates major exposed downtime
Attachment trackRed Dot Sight, Suppressor, Grip, ACOG Scope, Rapid Fire, Holographic Sight, Extended Mags, Thermal Scope
Weapon proficienciesKick (Weapon Level 4), Impact (Weapon Level 9), Attachments (Weapon Level 12), Focus (Weapon Level 16), Speed (Weapon Level 21), Stability (Weapon Level 28)
Attachments and Weapon ProficienciesGrip helps place high-value rounds; Red Dot Sight clarifies the sight picture; Its listed attachment track does not include Heartbeat Sensor
Proficiency notesImpact complements the support-fire role; Speed at Weapon Level 21 partially reduces the LMG movement penalty
Challenge noteReach Weapon Level 31 with the M60E4 to unlock Gold. MW3 (2011) does not use a headshot requirement for this camo.
Progression tipBuild XP from controlled lane kills and never begin the belt change without protected cover.
Camo tipAim first and fire second; do not expect rate of fire to repair the opening miss.
Compared withThe MK46 emphasizes fast output, while the M60E4 emphasizes heavier deliberate shots.

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M60E4 — common questions

What level does the M60E4 unlock at in MW3 (2011)?

The M60E4 unlocks at Level 72 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) multiplayer. The level cap is 80, and prestige is up to 20 in the final multiplayer ruleset; 10 at launch.

How do you unlock camos on the M60E4?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Classic (Weapon Level 3), Snow (Weapon Level 5–6 by class), Multicam (Weapon Level 6–8 by class), Digital Urban (Weapon Level 8–11 by class), Hex (Weapon Level 10–16 by class), Choco (Weapon Level 13–20 by class), Snake (Weapon Level 18–23 by class), Blue (Weapon Level 21–25 by class), Red (Weapon Level 26–27 by class), Autumn (Weapon Level 29–30 by class), Gold (Weapon Level 31) in order as that weapon levels up. Weapon levels are tracked per weapon, so each camo must be unlocked separately on each gun. On the M60E4 the final tier is Gold — Reach Weapon Level 31 with this lmg.

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