Cellular AlCu5Mn foams with porosity of 91.2-45.8% were fabricated by melt-foaming method. The measured compression properties show that both strength and energy absorption capacity of cellular AlCu5Mn foams are better than those of the other Al-based foams. The highest values of strength and energy absorption capacity of cellular AlCu5Mn foams are 82.7 MPa and 72.22 MJ m(-3), respectively, which implies that cellular AlCu5Mn foams should be attractive in practical applications.