CM-401 anti-ship ballistic missile

The CM-401 is an advanced, short-range hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile developed for the Chinese armed forces. It is designed to be used against medium and large surface ships, particularly aircraft carriers, major surface combatants and high-value vessels, as well as ship formations and offshore targets. Powered by a solid-fuel rocket engine, the CM-401 is said to be difficult to intercept.

The missile has a secondary land attack function, according to the manufacturer,...