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CM-501

Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · People's Republic of China · 2010
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CM-501

CM-501
CM-501 Photo: Mike1979 Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Lethality
55
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
60
Guidance
65
Counter-Measure Resistance
50
Speed
30
Warhead Effect
55
Reliability
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited
CategoryShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
53
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles MASS Rating
21/23
Modern Era
79/98
All-Time
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Lethality
55
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
60
Guidance
65
Counter-Measure Resistance
50
Speed
30
Warhead Effect
55
Reliability
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES · MODERN ERA
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
ship-launched anti-ship missiles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Missile Typeanti-ship, anti-tank, land-attack missile / loitering munition
  • Service Entry Year2019
  • Length2 m
  • Diameter180 mm
  • Launch Weight100 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Propulsion2MOD.2
  • Propulsion Typesolid fuel
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid fuel
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Minimum Range5 km
  • Maximum Range40 km
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.1 Mach
◆Warhead1MOD.1
  • Warhead Weight20 kg
▤Launch Platform2MOD.2
  • Launch PlatformAir-launched, vertical launch system on ground, naval vehicles.
  • Naval-LaunchedYes
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact / Proximity / Semi-armor-piercing
  • Explosive Filler TypeCM-501G: HE; CM-501GA: HE; CM-501X: HE; CM-501XA: HE; CM-502: HE/SAP-HE
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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