Hello! I’m making this post to hopefully let the developers know that there are certain aspects lacking in regards to the Z10ME as of now. Comparing to the new FNF missiles given to the US Apache Guardian (AH-64E) and the Russian LMUR missiles found on the Mi-28NM both carry extreme advantages over the Chinese counterpart which leaves the Z10ME at a debatable disadvantage.
The new American missile (AGM-179 JAGM-MR) has a HEAT warhead which is capable of combating enemy armor. Be it protected by ERA or tanks protected with only composite inserts the AGM-179 has little to no problem penetrating heavily armored targets. Meanwhile the Russian LMUR missiles have an amazing amount of explosive mass and great lofting mechanic paired with a SAP-HE warhead able to bypass enemy armor and overpressure internals of vehicles make it so that the advantage of having more explosive filler far outweigh the disadvantage of little penetration power.
These combined mechanics make them strong adversaries to fight against and perfect for any players who employ them in game.
Unfortunately the new Chinese Z10ME has lacking armaments with its new missile. Compared to the other nations the CM-502KG for China uses an HE warhead. This is true but from corroborating sources there is a second variant that has an anti-tank warhead similar to HEAT.
Sources detail Speed and Armor penetration values for Anti Armor Variant.
(Excerpt from Army Recognition Defense News Aerospace 2024)
“CM-502KG Air-to-Ground Missile: This missile is designed for air-to-ground engagements, featuring a maximum range of 25 kilometers and a solid rocket motor. It has a blast-fragmentation or armor-piercing warhead weighing 12 kg. Its guidance system combines MEMS INS with GNSS, offering terminal guidance options through TV, infrared, or laser seekers.”
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 Brochure/Catalogue
Missile Defense Systems Catalog | PDF | Missile | Anti Aircraft Warfare (Screen shot taken from website)
(Excerpt regarding CM-502KG top speed)
Among the many weapons displayed by the Z-10ME armed helicopter, the most notable is the domestically produced CM-502KG multi-purpose air-to-ground missile. Publicly available information shows that the CM-502KG missile has a flight speed of up to 1.1 Mach, weighs 45 kilograms, and carries an explosive warhead weighing 11 kilograms, with a maximum range of 25 kilometers. It utilizes image guidance and bidirectional data link technology, allowing the missile to autonomously seek targets after launch, demonstrating its ability to engage multiple targets within the beyond-visual-range, significantly enhancing combat stealth and assault capabilities.
(Armor Penetration Value from Exact same family class of CM-502)
Speed Mach 1.1
Armor penetration 1000 mm homogeneous armor
Warhead 11 kg
Range 25 km
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/hj-1(0.htm
(Armor Penetration Value From Drone WJ-600 Specifications)
Mass
Warhead 11 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 25,000 meter
Piercing in Armor 1,000 millimeter
Speed
Top Speed 1.1 mach
https://www.deagel.com/Weapons/AR-1/a003469#002 (Screen shot taken from website)
(Excerpt From Baidu Stating )
CM-502KG小型近程空面导弹在2014年珠海航展展出。该导弹适合各类大中型无人机挂载，用于精确打击机动式导弹发射平台、轻装甲车辆、小型舰艇等各类固定或慢速移动战术目标，配合无人机完成战场侦察、精确打击、毁伤评估等作战火力闭环，实现“察打一体”。也可在各类固定翼飞机、直升机等有人机上挂载，为战场战术作战提供高密度、高精度的空面打击火力 [5]。CM-502KG导弹比C-701系列导弹更加小巧，概念可能接近以色列的“长钉-NLOS”导弹，射程和重量与之接近 [4]。
Translation: The CM-502KG small short-range air-to-surface missile was exhibited at the 2014 Zhuhai Air Show. This missile is suitable for mounting on various large and medium-sized drones and is used to precisely strike various fixed or slow-moving tactical targets such as mobile missile launch platforms, light armored vehicles, and small ships. It can cooperate with drones to complete battlefield reconnaissance, precision strikes, damage assessment and other combat firepower closed loops, achieving “reconnaissance and strike integration”. It can also be mounted on various fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and other manned aircraft to provide high-density, high-precision air-to-surface strike firepower for battlefield tactical operations [5]. The CM-502KG missile is smaller than the C-701 series missiles and may be similar in concept to Israel’s “Spike-NLOS” missile, with similar range and weight [4].
Deagel.com [引用日期2018-03-26] Missile Armor Penetration Value (1st source Reference from Baidu)
https://www.newton.com.tw/wiki/CM-502KG飛彈
https://baike.baidu.com/item/CM-502KG导弹/22454400#reference-4
Multiple Reference Points from Baidu
https://baike.baidu.com/item/CM-502KG导弹/22454400#reference-4
Chinese WJ-700 UAV and its armament April 18 2024
The maximum speed is MACh 1.1. The tandem-type warhead weighing 11 kg allows punching 1000 mm of homogeneous armor.
Chinese WJ-700 UAV and its armament - ВПК.name (Russian News Outlet)
Official manuals or field guides for military weapons systems like the CM-502KG missile are classified and not publicly available. Detailed information is limited to publicly disclosed specifications and general descriptions. As of September 25th 2025.
Speculation/scrutiny is required by developers to decide whether or not the Z10ME should receive the anti tank variant of the CM-502KG.