CM-400
The CM-400 is a family of Chinese supersonic air-launched missiles that includes anti-ship missile and anti-radiation missile variants manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).
Also recorded as CM-400AKG
CM-400

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- Name
- CM-400 / CM-400AKG
- Field
- anti-ship missile
- Region
- People's Republic of China
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The CM-400 is a family of Chinese supersonic air-launched missiles that includes anti-ship missile and anti-radiation missile variants manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).
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Key facts
Key facts
• Is Missile — yes • Name — CM-400 / CM-400AKG • Origin — China • Type — *CM-400: Air-to-surface anti-ship missile • CM-400AKG: Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile • Used By — See CM-400 • Manufacturer — China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) • Service — 2012–present • Engine — Solid-fuel rocket motor • Speed — Mach 3 to 5 • Filling — warhead • Guidance — INS - GNSS + IR/TV Seeker • Launch Platform — Air-launched
Development and history
Development and history
The CM-400AKG was unveiled at the 2012 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, where it was claimed to have entered service on Pakistan Air Force CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunders. At the 2013 Dubai Airshow, a Pakistani military source claimed the missile was in Chinese service, and that an anti-ship version was in development. In 2014, a PAF JF-17 was spotted carrying two – possibly mock-up – CM-400AKGs, suggesting the missile was still in development. At the 2013 Paris Air Show, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones officials revealed the missile's performance was a major reason for their interest in co-producing the JF-17.
Design
Design
The CM-400AKG supersonic anti-ship missile is a derivative of the SY-400 guided rocket, also developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The CM-400AKG is advertised as having a length, a diameter, a mass of, and a range of, and capable of carrying either a blast warhead or a penetrator warhead. It has a high cruise altitude and a steep terminal dive with a maximum terminal speed of Mach 4.5 to Mach 5. Seeker options include "INS + GNSS + Passive Radar Seeker," potentially for anti-ship with a circular error probable (CEP) of., and "INS-GNSS+IR/TV Seeker", with a CEP of. Pakistan air force officials described the missile as "an aircraft carrier killer." According to Pakistan, the CM-400AKG has a range, a speed of Mach 5, and uses passive homing.
Pakistan
Pakistan
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly purchased 60 CM-400AKG missiles from China in 2017 and 2018. They are integrated onto the CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder. The CM-400AKG first combat use was during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. On May 10, JF-17s performing a SEAD mission fired CM-400AKGs against an Indian S-400 surface-to-air missile (SAM) battery at Adampur Air Force Station. According to Pakistan, the missiles destroyed the battery's radars which effectively suppressed the battery. On May 13, India denied any damage to Adampur; government media from after the attack showed a transporter erector launcher but no radar. Low-resolution satellite imagery of the suspected battery location showed burn marks and "localised ground disturbance", suggesting damage to battery equipment; the images may have been altered to show damage.
Serbia
Serbia
Serbia bought the missiles by March 2026. They were integrated onto Serbian Air Force and Air Defence Mikoyan MiG-29s. Favorable reports of the missile's performance during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict were a factor in the purchase.
Operators
Operators
• Pakistan Air Force (PAF): CM-400AKG; • Serbian Air Force and Air Defence (SAFAD)
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- 1.Newdick, Thomas. Serbian MiG-29 Appears Armed With Chinese Supersonic Standoff Missiles. The War Zone. 2026-03-10.
- 2.Richard D. Fisher Jr. Images show JF-17 flying with CM-400AKG hypersonic ASM. janes.com. 2014-10-22.
- 3.Stephen Trimble. DUBAI: China details performance of 'carrier killer' missile for JF-17. flightglobal.com. Reed Business Information. 2013-11-19.
- 4.Warnes, Alan. Understanding the Rafale kills. Key.Aero. Key Publishing. 16 September 2025.
- 5.Philip, Snehesh Alex. Modi fact-checks Pakistan, visits Adampur, releases video & photo with S-400 in background. The Print. 13 May 2025.
- 6.Taghvaee, Babak. A Close Call. Key.Aero. Key Publishing. 16 June 2025.
- 7.India-Pakistan conflict: AI-generated or edited fake satellite images flood social media. The Observers - France 24. 2025-05-16.
- 8.Thanh Vinh. Serbia is equipping itself with Chinese CM-400AKG missiles capable of penetrating S-400 air defense systems. Báo Nghệ An. 1 June 2026.
- 9.Serbian President Vučić Reveals Pakistani Use of CM-400 Missile. Times of Islalamabad. 2026-05-29.
- 10.Axe, David. The Pakistani Air Force's Strange New Chinese Missiles. The National Interest. 2021-11-10.
- 11.Vasovic, Aleksandar. NATO-partner Serbia admits buying Chinese missiles after photos leaked. Reuters. 13 March 2026.
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