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Carbon 57 vs RK-9

Black Ops 7 — SMG vs SMG · Side-by-side stats, TTK & damage profiles

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At a Glance

Close TTK

Carbon 57WINRK-9—

Long TTK

Carbon 57TIERK-9TIE

ADS Speed

Carbon 57TIERK-9TIE

Bullet Vel.

Carbon 57TIERK-9TIE

Reload

Carbon 57—RK-9WIN

Stat Overview

Carbon 57RK-9

Stat Breakdown

Carbon 57Carbon 57
RK-9RK-9
857
RPM
556
175
ADS (ms)
175
120
Sprint-to-Fire
120
550
Bullet Vel m/s
570
40
Mag Size
30
46
Vert. Recoil
55
2560
Reload (s)
2293

Indigo bar = Carbon 57 · Teal bar = RK-9 · Green number = better stat

Stat Comparison

Carbon 57Carbon 57
Stat
RK-9RK-9
857RPM556
175ADS (ms)175
120msSprint-to-Fire120ms
550 m/sBullet Vel.570 m/s
40Mag Size30
46Vert. Recoil55
2560Reload (s)2293

Green = better stat for that weapon.

TTK Comparison at 150 HP (chest shots)

Carbon 57RangeRK-9
280ms0–13m324ms
280ms13–23m324ms
420ms23m+432ms

Green = faster TTK. Assumes all shots connect.

TTK Comparison

When comparing the Carbon 57 vs RK-9 in Black Ops 7, TTK is often the deciding factor. At close range, the Carbon 57 has the faster time-to-kill (280ms vs 324ms). Across all ranges TTK remains competitive between the two.

Handling and Mobility

Handling is where the Carbon 57 and RK-9 often diverge most. ADS speeds are nearly identical between the two (175ms vs 175ms). The RK-9 also reloads faster, which matters in sustained fights.

Range and Bullet Velocity

Bullet velocity directly impacts how much lead you need to apply at range. Both weapons have similar bullet velocities (550 m/s vs 570 m/s), so neither has a clear edge at distance.

Magazine and Reload

Magazine size affects how long you can stay in a fight without reloading. The Carbon 57 carries 40 rounds by default versus 30 for the RK-9. That extra capacity suits more suppressive or squad-wiping roles. Extended mag attachments are available for both and are typically recommended in any meta build.

Choose Carbon 57 if…

  • ✓You need faster close-range TTK (280ms vs 324ms)
  • ✓Larger magazine (40 vs 30 rounds) suits suppressive play

Choose RK-9 if…

  • ✓You prefer SMG playstyle in Black Ops 7

Which Weapon Should You Use?

The Carbon 57 vs RK-9 comparison comes down to playstyle. Overall the Carbon 57 edges ahead in more categories — particularly TTK and handling — making it the safer all-round pick for most players. The RK-9 remains competitive but is better suited to a specific playstyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Carbon 57 or RK-9 better in Black Ops 7?

The Carbon 57 vs RK-9 comparison comes down to playstyle. Overall the Carbon 57 edges ahead in more categories — particularly TTK and handling — making it the safer all-round pick for most players. The RK-9 remains competitive but is better suited to a specific playstyle.

What is the TTK of the Carbon 57 vs RK-9?

At close range, the Carbon 57 TTK is 280ms and the RK-9 TTK is 324ms (150 HP, chest shots). The Carbon 57 is faster.

Which has better ADS speed — Carbon 57 or RK-9?

The Carbon 57 and RK-9 have nearly identical ADS speeds (175ms vs 175ms).

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