The Back to Karkand expansion adds ten new weapons to Battlefield 3 . But these weapons aren’t available immediately. To unlock each new weapon you must complete an assignment, by fulfilling a set of specific tasks. Upon the completion of an assignment, a new weapon is unlocked, along with its associated dog tag.
Like the weapons included with Battlefield 3 , every primary weapon has its own unlock progression, allowing you to equip new accessories such as scopes and rail attachments. No two weapons are exactly the same, so get to know them and select ones that best reflect your style of play.
Back to Karkand Assignments
There are ten assignments in all, corresponding with the ten new weapons. The assignments are broken up into two tiers. Before you can access a lower tier assignment, you must first complete the assignment directly above it. Here’s a quick rundown of the assignments, including the unlocks and criteria for each.
Best Friend Forever
Unlocks:
- FAMAS
- FAMAS Dog Tag
- Professional Russian assignment
Criteria:
- Score 10 Revives
- Get 10 Heals
Professional Russian
Unlocks:
- L85A2
- L85A2 Dog Tag
Criteria:
- Complete Best Friend Forever
- Get 100 kills with assault rifles
-Get 20 kills with Grenade Launcher
- Win 5 rounds of Squad Deathmatch
Fixing It
Unlocks:
- HK53
- HK53 Dog Tag
- It Goes Boom! assignment
Criteria:
- Get 10 Repair points
- Kill an enemy with the blowtorch
It Goes Boom!
Unlocks:
- QBZ-95B
- QBZ-95B Dog Tag
Criteria:
- Fixing It Assignment
- Get 50 rocket kills
- Kill a vehicle with a blowtorch
- Win five rounds of Conquest
Let It Rain
Unlocks:
- QBB-95
- QBB-95 Dog Tag
- Keep Your Head Down assignment
Criteria:
- Get 20 kills with light machine guns
- Get two mortar kills
Keep Your Head Down
Unlocks:
- MG36
- MG36 Dog Tag
Criteria:
- Let It Rain assignment
- Get 100 kills with light machine guns
- Get 50 suppression assists
- Get 50 ammo resupplies
Spec Ops
Unlocks:
- QBU-88
- QBU-88 Dog Tag
- Creeping Death assignment
Criteria:
- Get 20 kills with sniper rifles
- Get five laser designations
Creeping Death
Unlocks:
- L96
- L96 Dog Tag
Criteria:
- Spec Ops assignment
- Get 50 headshots
- Get 50 spot assists
- Secure the dog tags of 5 opponents
Familiar Territory
Unlocks:
- PP-19
- PP-19 Dog Tag
- Scarred Veteran assignment
Criteria:
- Arm 10 M-COM Stations
- Capture 10 flags
- Play two hours on Strike at Karkand
Scarred Veteran
Unlocks:
- MK3A1
- MK3A1 Dog Tag
Criteria:
- Scarred Veteran assignment
- Play two hours on Gulf of Oman
- Get 10 kills with the BTR-90
- Play two hours on Sharqi Peninsula
- Get 10 kills with PP-19
- Get 10 kills with DPV
Assault Rifles
Assault rifles are the most versatile primary weapon available, useful in a variety of situations. All assault rifles can be equipped with a grenade launcher, offering even more firepower that is capable of knocking down walls and damaging light-skinned vehicles.
An underslung shotgun attachment is also available. These rifles can only be accessed by the assault kit.
FAMAS
Ammo: 5.56x45mm NATO
Rate of Fire: 1,000 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 30
Unlock: Best Friend Forever assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
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| Burst | x |
| Automatic | x |
Standard-issue assault rifle of the French military. FAMAS made its first Battlefield appearance in Battlefield 2: Euro Force and is a 5.56 caliber automatic rifle of bullpup design.
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 10 |
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Heavy Barrel | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Underslung Rail | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 50 |
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Bipod | Underslung Rail | 60 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 70 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 80 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 125 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 175 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 200 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 235 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 270 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 300 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 350 |
L85A2
Ammo: 5.56x45mm NATO
Rate of Fire: 775 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 30
Unlock: Professional Russian assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
| Burst | x |
| Automatic | x |
Standard-issue assault rifle of the British army. This bullpup rifle is famous for its accuracy and made its Battlefield debut as the medic unlock in Battlefield 2 .
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 10 |
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Heavy Barrel | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Underslung Rail | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 50 |
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Bipod | Underslung Rail | 60 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 70 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 80 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 125 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 175 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 200 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 235 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 270 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 300 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 350 |
Carbines
Carbines bridge the gap between assault rifles and submachine guns; they are ideal for a variety of combat situations. Their compact design makes them easy to maneuver in tight quarters.
The shorter barrel length mean less muzzle velocity, accuracy, and range than their assault rifle counterparts, but they still have the stopping power to take down opponents quickly. The carbines are only available to the engineer class.
HK53
Ammo: 5.56x45mm NATO
Rate of Fire: 700 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 30
Unlock: Fixing It assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
| Burst | x |
| Automatic | x |
A compact assault rifle based on the famous MP5 design. Used in Battlefield 2: Euro Force , this compact rifle has seen action all across the world.
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Primary | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 50 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 60 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 70 |
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Heavy Barrel | Secondary | 80 |
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Bipod | Primary | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 125 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 175 |
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Kobra (RDS) | Optics | 200 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 235 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 270 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 300 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 350 |
QBZ-95B
Ammo: 5.8x42mm
Rate of Fire: 800 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 30
Unlock: It Goes Boom! assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
| Burst | x |
| Automatic | x |
A compact carbine produced in China and used by the PLA. Very portable, while still providing excellent firepower, this bullpup design carbine was used by the Chinese Spec-ops kit in Battlefield 2 .
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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Kobra (RDS) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Primary | 30 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 40 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 50 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 60 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 70 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 80 |
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Heavy Barrel | Secondary | 90 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 100 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 125 |
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Rifle Scopee (6x) | Optics | 150 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 175 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 200 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 235 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 270 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 300 |
Light Machine Guns
When it comes to laying down high volumes of fire, few weapons are as effective as the light machine guns.
Thanks to their large magazine capacities and high rates of fire, these hulking weapons can fire long bursts of automatic fire, sending your opponents diving for cover.
This is the support kit’s primary weapon and it is ideal for suppressing opponents. All light machine guns come equipped with a Bipod for greater stability while firing automatic bursts.
QBB-95
Ammo:
5.8x42mm
Rate of Fire: 800 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 100
Unlock: Keep Your Head Down assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
| Burst | x |
| Automatic | x |
Chinese army standard light machine gun. Used by the support kit in Battlefield 2 , this rifle takes the role of Squad Automatic Weapon in the PLA.
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Underslung Rail | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 50 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 60 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 70 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 80 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 125 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 150 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 175 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 200 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 235 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 270 |
MG36
Ammo: 5.56x45mm NATO
Rate of Fire: 750 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 100
Unlock: Let It Rain assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
| Burst | x |
| Automatic | x |
An experimental machine gun version of the German army standard G36 rifle. Loaded from a special double drum magazine, it has a unique look and made its Battlefield debut in the Battlefield 2: Special Forces expansion pack.
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Underslung Rail | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 50 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 60 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 70 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 80 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 125 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 150 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 175 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 200 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 235 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 270 |
Sniper Rifles
If you prefer engaging enemies at extreme distances, the sniper rifles are the choice for you. These are the most powerful and accurate weapons available, but they also require the most skill and patience to master. Sniper rifles are only available to the recon kit.
QBU-88
Ammo: 5.8x42mm
Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto
Magazine Capacity: 10
Unlock: Spec Ops assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle of the Chinese PLA. This rifle made it into Battlefield as part of the sniper kit in Battlefield 2 .
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Foregrip | Underslung Rail | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 50 |
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Bipod | Underslung Rail | 60 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 70 |
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Ballistic (12x) | Optics | 80 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 125 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 175 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | >Optics | 200 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 235 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 270 |
L96
Ammo: 7.62x51mm NATO
Rate of Fire: Bolt-Action
Magazine Capacity: 5
Unlock: Creeping Death assignmbent
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
A British-made, high performance, bolt-action rifle. This rifle made a significant impact in Battlefield 2 when it was released in the Battlefield 2: Euro Force pack.
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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Ballistic (12x) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Bipod | Underslung Rail | 30 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 40 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 50 |
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Straight Pull Bolt | Primary | 60 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 70 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 80 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 125 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 175 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 200 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 235 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 270 |
Personal Defence Weapons (PDWs)
These compact and lightweight weapons are best deployed in close quarters due to their short range. But what they lack in accuracy and damage output, they make up for in rate of fire.
In Battlefield 3 , the PDWs are available to all classes. So consider choosing one of these weapons when tasked with assaulting or defending a building interior or other confined space.
PP-19
Ammo: 9x18mm
Rate of Fire: 700 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 50
Unlock: Familiar Territory assignment
Fire Modes:
| Single-Shot |
x
|
| Automatic | x |
Russian-made submachine gun with a unique cylindrical 50-round magazine. Based on proven AK-47 design, this weapon saw action in Battlefield 2 as part of the Russian anti-tank kit.
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 10 |
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Laser Sight | Secondary | 20 |
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Suppressor | Secondary | 30 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 40 |
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Tactical Light | Secondary | 50 |
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Extended Mag | Secondary | 60 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 70 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 80 |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | Optics | 125 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
Shotguns
Nobody misses with a shotgun. Although these weapons lack the accuracy and finesse of the other weapons, their brutal power is a worthwhile trade-off. At close range, these weapons are unmatched, capable of killing with one shot.
MK3A1
Ammo: 12 gauge
Rate of Fire: 240 rpm
Magazine Capacity: 10
Unlock: Scarred Veteran assignment
Fire Modes:
Fire Modes:
| Automatic |
x
|
Experimental shotgun prototype capable of fully automatic 12 gauge fire. This controversial design was available as the engineer unlock in Battlefield 2 .
Unlock Progression
| Image | Accessory | Slot | Kills |
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Reflex (RDS) | Optics | 10 |
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12G Flechette | Secondary | 20 |
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Extended Mag | Secondary | 30 |
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Holographic (HOLO) | >Optics | 40 |
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Tactical Light | Primary | 50 |
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12G Frag | Secondary | 60 |
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ACOG (4x) | Optics | 70 |
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Laser Sight | Primary | 80 |
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12G Slug | Secondary | 90 |
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IRNV (IR 1x) | Optics | 100 |
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Rifle Scope (6x) | Optics | 125 |
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M145 (3.4x) | Optics | 150 |
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Flash Suppressor | Secondary | 175 |
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KOBRA (RDS) | Optics | 200 |
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PKA-S (HOLO) | Optics | 235 |
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PSO-1 (4x) | Optics | 270 |
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PKS-07 (7x) | Optics | 300 |
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PKA-A (3.4x) | Optics | 350 |