Part 61

Explore the AWS sniper rifle and M5SD SMG in Battlefield Hardline. Learn about their stats, unlocks, and unique features, including fixed suppressors and special variants.

This section details specific weapons available in Battlefield Hardline, focusing on the AWS sniper rifle and the M5SD submachine gun. It also includes trivia and historical context for these firearms.

AWS Sniper Rifle

The AWS is a bolt-action sniper rifle featuring a fixed suppressor. While it offers a sniper capability to any class, its muzzle velocity is slower than other bolt-action rifles, resulting in more bullet drop and longer travel times. It also lacks the 100 maximum damage needed for one-hit kills in close quarters. For general use, the M1903 Springfield or the Professional class with an unsuppressed sniper rifle might be preferable.

The AWS comes without attachments. Players must achieve 20 kills to unlock the optics slot or use a voucher.

Stats:

• Ammo: 7.62x51mm
• Capacity: 5+1
• Fire-rate: 45 RPM
• Reload: 3.50 secs

Unlocks:

• $81,000 [both factions]

Trivia:

The AWS (Arctic Warfare Suppressed) is a variant of the Accuracy International AW sniper rifle, equipped with a long, narrow suppressor. The in-game model appears to be the AWC (Arctic Warfare Covert) variant, used by special forces. It utilizes 7.62mm caliber, similar to the AW and L96A1, rather than larger calibers like the .338 Lapua Magnum found on the AWM. The AW variants are housed in the Accuracy International Chassis System (AICS).

M5SD SMG

The M5SD SMG shares similar stats with the Mechanic's M5 Navy, including velocity, damage profile (resulting in a four-hit kill up to 25 meters), reload times, and hipfire spread. Key differences include superior aimed accuracy and slightly less recoil for the M5SD, though it fires 100 RPM slower.

The M5SD comes without attachments but features a fixed suppressor. Compared to the RO933 .300 BLK, the M5SD has comparable fire-rate and magazine size, with better recoil and moving accuracy. The RO933 offers higher damage at all ranges and a faster long reload.

Stats:

• Ammo: 9x19mm
• Capacity: 30+1
• Fire-rate: 700 RPM
• Reload: 2.30 secs

Unlocks:

• $60,000 [both factions]

Trivia:

This is the third version of the MP5 in the game. The integrally-suppressed MP5SD, dating back to the mid-1970s, has its name derived from the German term "Schalldämpfer" (sound suppressor). The in-game model features a fixed stock and burst fire option, similar to the original MP5 SD5, but with a narrower suppressor, a modified handguard with rails, and an incorrect short magazine. An additional top rail is added when an optic is equipped.