CM-501XA/CM-501X Loitering Munition

Overview

The CM-501 series loitering munition is an indirect targeting precision strike system. That is, it does not need to lock the target directly, using external instructions to launch an attack on the target. This loitering munition is very flexible, can be installed in the attack helicopter above, can also be installed in the ground vehicles, light ships above. The attack helicopter also does not need to aim directly at the target, which means it does not need to be exposed to the enemy's air defense system. Instead, it can hide behind mountains or buildings, launch missiles, and attack the target covertly, improving the probability of success and survival of the attack. CM - 501 series loitering munition, including a variety of models, including the CM - 501G, CM - 501GA 、 CM - 501V 、CM-501XA/CM-501X four loitering munition are used to make string than wing in order to obtain larger lift, improve the lift-to-drag ratio to increase the range, the difference is that the CM - 501GA can hit the ground targets, not only can also attack slow air targets, CM - 501V using radar guidance, detecting ability is stronger, all-weather combat is higher. The CM-501G has a maximum range of over 70km. But the CM-501G weighs a lot, about 150 kilograms. Pretty small for a fixed-wing aircraft and big for a gunship. But the main reason the CM-501G weighs so much is that it carries a 40kg warhead. The CM-501XA loitering munition has a long range. It adopts a single wing with a large aspect ratio and a rectangular projectile body, which can not only improve the lift-drag ratio of the whole projectile and increase the range, but also realize the modular load, which can be either the detection system or the warhead. The CM-501XA is capable of staying in a combat zone for up to 30 minutes at a control radius of 60 km, monitoring the battle zone for extended

Technical specification

Key specifications: Range 70 km.

Technical specifications

Compatible aircraft

This part fits the following platforms.

Fitment data pending — contact us with your aircraft model.

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