
- description
If the 16" CM097 is the long-range option and the 9" is the CQB tool, the CM097A is the middle ground most players actually want. The 14.5" configuration keeps enough barrel for confident range while staying short enough to swing quickly through buildings and treelines — a genuine one-gun answer for mixed sites.
What's on the outside
It carries the same modern furniture set: an M-LOK handguard for accessories, a full-length upper rail with flip-up irons fitted, a comfortable pistol grip and an adjustable crane stock with QD sling mounting. Nothing gets in the way of running it hard.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | AR-15 / M4 AEG |
| Configuration | 14.5" mid-length carbine |
| Handguard | M-LOK |
| Best for | All-round |
| Series | CYMA Platinum GEN2 (E-Edition) |
| Construction | Full-metal receiver & rail, polymer furniture |
| Gearbox | GEN2 reinforced Version 2, quick-change spring |
| Control system | EShooter Kestrel ETU — programmable (burst, binary, pre-cocking, active braking, voltage protection) |
| Gears | 13:1 high-speed steel |
| Bushings | 8mm steel ball-bearing |
| Piston | Polycarbonate, full steel rack |
| Piston / cylinder head | CNC aluminium silent set, double O-ring |
| Spring guide | Quick-change ball-bearing |
| Nozzle | CNC O-ring |
| Motor | High-torque |
| Inner barrel | 6.03mm tightbore |
| Hop-up | Rotary, adjustable |
| Rails | M-LOK handguard + full-length 20mm upper Picatinny |
| Sights | Flip-up front & rear |
| Stock | Adjustable crane, QD sling points |
| Connector | Deans (T-plug) |
| Recommended battery | 7.4V or 11.1V LiPo, crane format |
| Rate of fire | ~25 rds/sec (11.1V LiPo) |
| Fire modes | Safe / Semi / Full (+ programmable burst/binary) |
| Magazine | High-capacity included; STANAG M4/AR-15 compatible |
| Parts compatibility | Tokyo Marui V2 spec |
In the box
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| CYMA Platinum GEN2 CM097A - 14.5" AR-15/M4 | 1 |
| High-capacity magazine | 1 |
Good to know before you buy
Underneath sits the Platinum E-Edition drivetrain with the EShooter Kestrel control unit, so you get programmable trigger behaviour, a crisp response and built-in battery protection from the box. The full-metal build and Tokyo Marui parts compatibility mean there's a clear upgrade path whenever you want one.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose the 14.5" CM097A over the 16" or 9" versions?
It sits between them: enough barrel to reach out on open ground, but short enough to move through buildings and treelines, so it works as a single gun for mixed sites.
What battery does the CM097A run on?
Fit a 7.4V or 11.1V LiPo in crane format with a Deans (T-plug) lead. The higher voltage is what reaches the roughly 25 rounds per second listed.
Does the mid-length CM097A protect the battery?
Yes. Voltage protection is built into its EShooter Kestrel ETU, which also adds active braking and pre-cocking.
Which magazines feed the CM097A?
Any STANAG M4/AR-15 pattern AEG mag, and a high-capacity example ships with this 14.5" carbine.
Are the internals Tokyo Marui compatible?
They are, to TM V2 spec, so steel gears, bearings and other upgrade parts from the TM ecosystem fit this gearbox.
UKARA: As a realistic imitation firearm, this product requires UKARA registration or a valid defence. We verify at checkout. Register by playing 3 games over 56+ days at Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft.