AirShow China 2018: CASIC unveils new CM-401 anti-ship missile.

The CM-401 anti-ship missile is now ready for the export market, it was confirmed at this year's edition of AirShow China, being held from 6-11 November in Zhuhai. The CM-401 missile system is being produced by China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC).

CASIC CM-401 anti-ship missile system
(Picture source Army Recognition)

The CM-401 missile is a new type of supersonic anti-ship missile, using near space trajectory, and capable of all-course high supersonic maneuverable flight, terminal diving and high velocity top-attacking, as well as various platform launch firing.

It has the characteristics of multi-ballistic coordinated capability, strong penetration ability and system combat. It features an operational range of 15-290km and reaches a Mach 4 cruise and Mach 6 terminal speed, as well as evasive capability such as the M20/Iskander missile system. It is assumed that the missile would have a maximum diameter of 850 mm

The CM-401 can also fire multiple missiles in different ballistic arches, to deceive anti-air/ballistic countermeasures especally from ships. It use ARH to seek surface ships, as well as SAR to target land facilities like ports.