The 556 Icarus is a type of Light Machine Gun weapon in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2). Check here for complete info on the best loadouts and attachments of the 556 Icarus, as well as its stats and how to use this weapon!

556 Icarus Overview and Stats

Weapon Overview

556 Icarus
Enlarge The 556 Icarus is a lightweight squad-support weapon in the M4 Platform. Increased ammo capacity does not significantly impact mobility.
Basic Info
Platform: M4 Weapon Class: Light Machine Gun Max Level: 16			Magazine Capacity: 75 Reserve Ammo: 150 Fire Modes: TBA
How to Unlock		Unlocked by leveling the M4 to Level 18.

Weapon Stats

Damage
Fire Rate
Range
Accuracy
Recoil Control
Mobility
Handling

556 Icarus Best Loadout and Attachments

Best 556 Icarus Loadout Setup

Best 556 Icarus Attachment Setup

Underbarrel	FSS Sharkfin 90
Muzzle	FTac Castle Comp
Rear Grip	XTEN Grip
Barrel	FTac Coldforge 16” Barrel
Ammunition	5.56 Overpressured +P

How to Play

This 556 Icarus loadout is extremely aggressive and takes advantage of the gun's high mobility. Despite being an LMG, it's fairly lightweight and can be used like an AR. You'll want to be at the front of combat when using this since you'll most likely be providing the most firepower.

This loadout's attachments further heighten its mobility without sacrificing its damage. The weapon's handling and recoil control are also further improved, allowing you to spray your weapon at will. You won't need to use any optics since the base iron sights are already effective and a quick ADS speed is needed for constant fighting.

Battle Hardened and Double Time perks are a great combo to let you move freely through the map. Fast Hands will be the most important perk to have since you'll be getting into lots of engagements. A quick reload speed is vital if you want to survive multiple enemies. Since you'll always be on the offense, Quick Fix will increase your survivability, turning you into a tank.

556 Icarus Weapon Progression

Progression Tree: All Unlockables

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All Unlockables
Underbarrel Category Unlock (Level 2)	Muzzle Category Unlock (Level 3)	FTac Coldforge 16” Barrel Barrel (Level 4)
Optic Category Unlock (Level 5)	100 Round Box Mag Magazine (Level 6)	Laser Category Unlock (Level 7)
Demo Precision Elite Factory Stock (Level 8)	Forge Tac Delta 4 Optic (Level 9)	FTac Castle Comp Muzzle (Level 10)
Rear Grip Category Unlock (Level 11)	FTac SB Barrel (Level 12)	M16 Receiver (Level 13)
VX Pineapple Underbarrel (Level 14)	Ammunition Category Unlock (Level 15)	Weapon Tuning Feature Unlock (Level 16)

NOTE: Newly acquired weapons will have locked attachment slots at Level 1. Category Unlocks are upgrades that unlock these attachment slots for use.

Guns Unlocked by Leveling the 556 Icarus

All Gun Unlocks
M16 Unlocked by leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 13.

All Compatible 556 Icarus Attachments

556 Icarus Barrels

556 Icarus Magazines

556 Icarus Stocks

556 Icarus Rear Grips

556 Icarus Muzzles

556 Icarus Underbarrels

556 Icarus Ammunition

556 Icarus Lasers

556 Icarus Optics

556 Icarus Camos & Blueprints

All 556 Icarus Camos

Camo	Challenge	Lv. Unlock
Enlarge Night Quarry	Get 20 kills while mounted with the 556 ICARUS	11
Enlarge Olive	Get 50 kills with the 556 Icarus	2
Enlarge What Skulls?	Get 10 double kills with the 556 Icarus	6
Enlarge Autumn Dazzle	Get 30 kills while crouched with the 556 ICARUS	15
Enlarge Gold 556 Icarus	Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the 556 Icarus	N/A

All 556 Icarus Blueprints

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