AR-1 laser-guided air-to-surface missile

Also known as

AR-1 missile
AR-1 AGM

The AR-1 is a Chinese laser-guided air-to-surface missile developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics for CH-series UAV carriage. Open reporting describes a semi-active laser and inertial-guided weapon with a 2 to 8 km range, blast or shaped-charge warheads, and carriage on CH-3A-class strike drones.

AR-1 laser-guided air-to-surface missile, Laser-guided air-to-surface missile, Munitions

Image source: AR-1 laser-guided missile overview

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: China
Built by: China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics
Type: Laser-guided air-to-surface missile

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Specifications

Guidance: Semi-active laser and inertial guidance
Range: About 2-8 km
Warhead: Blast-fragmentation or shaped-charge
Carrier compatibility: CH-3A and other CH-series UAVs
Target class: Armored vehicles, tanks, small buildings, and personnel

Carrier UAVs

Open reporting links the AR-1 to Chinese CH-series strike drones.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

CH-3A unmanned combat aerial vehicle, Fixed-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, Aircraft & UAVs

CH-3A unmanned combat aerial vehicle

Unmanned combat aerial vehicle

The Diplomat describes the CH-3A as capable of fielding AR-1 laser-guided air-to-surface missiles.

Sources: Is Myanmar Using Armed Chinese Drones For Counterinsurgency?

Media

AR-1 laser-guided air-to-surface missile Images

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AR-1 laser-guided air-to-surface missile, Laser-guided air-to-surface missile, Munitions - view 2 — Source: AR-1 laser-guided missile overview

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Sources

AR-1 laser-guided missilePublisher: China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics | Note: Supports AR-1 manufacturer attribution and missile-family specifications, including semi-active laser guidance, inertial guidance, 2 km to 8 km range, and blast or shaped-charge warheads. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 AR-1 missile profilePublisher: GlobalSecurity.org | Note: Supports AR-1 background and the reported 2 km to 8 km range for the missile. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 AR-1 laser-guided missile overviewPublisher: Military Periscope | Note: Supports image provenance for the AR-1 missile display image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Is Myanmar Using Armed Chinese Drones For Counterinsurgency?Publisher: The Diplomat | Note: Supports CH-3A carriage context for the AR-1 missile, including reporting that the CH-3A can field AR-1 laser-guided air-to-surface missiles. | Accessed: 2026-06-27