Abstract: A prepreg contains components [A] to [E], wherein 85% by mass or more of the component [E] is present in a range within 9% of the average thickness of the prepreg from each surface of the prepreg, and a range within 7% of the average thickness of the prepreg from each surface of the prepreg is composed of a first resin composition containing components [B] to [E]. [A] a carbon fiber, [B] an epoxy resin having two or more glycidyl groups in one molecule, [C] an aromatic amine compound, [D] a thermoplastic resin having a polyarylether skeleton, and [E] particles having a number average primary particle size of 5 to 50 ?m, having a content ratio (% by mass) of thermoplastic resin and thermosetting resin of 95:5 to 70:30.

Abstract: In the case of producing a fiber-reinforced composite material having excellent impact resistance by using an automatic lay up device, to provide a prepreg that can be layed up without adhesion and deposition of a part of the reinforced fibers or matrix resin in the device.