“Often imitated but never equaled, the iconic MP5 is perhaps the most versatile and popular SMG in the world. This SD variant comes equipped with an integrated silencer, making an already formidable weapon whisper-quiet.” ― Official description
In the world of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and its successor, Counter-Strike 2, the MP5-SD emerged as a fresh addition to the players' arsenal thanks to the update on August 15, 2018. This submachine gun has become the logical continuation of the legendary MP5, which earned the affection of players in previous entries of the series.
Overview
Introduced in Global Offensive as a stylish alternative to the MP7, the MP5-SD is available to both terrorists and special forces. Its distinctive feature is an integrated silencer that cannot be removed—a novelty intended to replace the famous TMP, a weapon with similar characteristics.
A unique aspect of the MP5-SD is that the sound of its firing is audible at a distance of no more than 1000 units, making it quite silent among its counterparts.
Tactical Use
Thanks to its silencer, the MP5-SD allows for more covert combat than using the MP7, reducing the risk of being heard by the enemy. However, despite the advantages of stealth, many players consider it a less favorable choice compared to the MP7 due to its relatively low damage. Nevertheless, on the map Ancient, the MP5-SD can be a real game-changer: firing short bursts at medium and long distances and volleys at close range are especially effective on the side of the counter-terrorists, moving towards the Split point through A Main.
Behind the Scenes
Interesting details about the MP5-SD began to appear long before its official debut in the game. Thus, as early as March 2017, game files were enriched with weapon outlines, interface icons, and kill markers. And already in June 2018, developers added the ct_loadout_mp5sd_walkup animation, adorning the loading screen. And of course, it wouldn't be complete without audio files and scripts for the sound mixer, where the weapon is referred to as "MP5," adding to the game's atmosphere with the sound of the legendary submachine gun.
MP5-SD in numbers
- Alternate name MP5
- Price $1500
- Purchasable by Terrorists Counter-Terrorists Statistics
- Damage 27
- Armor penetration 62.5%
- Rate of fire 750 rounds per minute
- Accurate range (meters) 15 m
- Reload time 3 seconds
- Magazine capacity 30
- Reserve ammo limit 120 Running speed (hammer units per second) 235
- Kill award $600 (Competitive) $300 (Casual)
- Penetration power 100
- Ammunition type 9mm caliber
- Firing mode Automatic
- Recoil control 85%
- Range modifier 0.85
- Other Counterpart MP7
- Entity weapon_mp5sd
