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The Hurricane (Chinese: 飓风; pinyin: Jùfēng),[1] is a series of high-power microwave (HPM) air defense systems developed by the China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC) and marketed by Norinco.[2][3] Two variants of the system, including Hurricane 2000 and Hurricane 3000,[4] were unveiled by CSGC at the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2024.[5] The Hurricane 3000 was unveiled as part of the air defense equipment for the People's Liberation Army at the 2025 China Victory Day Parade.[3]
Hurricane 3000
[edit]The Hurricane 3000 system features a large planar microwave array capable of emitting rapid electromagnetic pulses (EMP), a rotating fire-control radar, and an electro-optical system. The HPM system is credited with a quick response time, a wide area of effect that can neutralize multiple small drones and drone swarm, a low cost per shot for repetitive uses, and a non-lethal soft-kill capability that is suitable for urban combat and civilian infrastructure protection scenarios. The HPM system is also considered economically beneficial for targeting asymmetric threats.[6][7][8]
The system reportedly has a radar detection range of 6 km (3.7 mi) agasint small drones, an electro-optical detection range of 4 km (2.5 mi), an effective damage range of 3 km (1.9 mi) for the microwave, a rated power of 2,000–3,500 MW (2,700,000–4,700,000 hp), an electron force of 80,000 eV (13,000 aJ),[9] and gallium nitride (GaN) materials for enhanced microwave performance. The weapon system is mounted on an 8x8 Shaanxi SX2306 cross-country truck chassis, sharing its platform with CASIC's FK-4000 system.[10][11] The Hurricane 3000 system was spotted in August 2025 during the preparation phase of the 2025 China Victory Day Parade in Beijing.[3][11][12]
Hurricane 2000
[edit]The Hurricane 2000 system is a smaller variant mounted on an 8×8 light armored vehicle chassis similar to that of the Type 625E air defense system. The weapon system includes a planar microwave array and rotating fire control radar for target detection and tracking.[2][6] The Hurricane 2000 has an effective damage range of 2 km (1.2 mi).[13]
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[edit]- ↑ "多重防御/高功率微波 远距离灭"蜂"". Ta Kung Pao. 9 December 2024.
- 1 2 Trevithick, Joseph (7 November 2024). "Massive Chinese Anti-Drone High-Power Microwave Weapon Emerges". The War Zone.
- 1 2 3 Trevithick, Joseph (3 September 2025). "China's Imposing LY-1 High-Power Laser Weapon Unveiled At Huge Military". The War Zone.
A massive high-powered microwave weapon called the Hurricane 3000, which is mounted on a modified Shacman SX2400/2500-series 8×8 truck, was also on display at the event today in Beijing. That particular system had previously been showcased publicly at last year's Zhuhai Airshow, as you can read more about here.
- ↑ Hurst, Cindy (15 February 2025). "China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems". TRADOC.
- ↑ Pak, Tin; Chen, Yu-cheng (9 May 2025). "Weaponizing the Electromagnetic Spectrum: The PRC's High-powered Microwave Warfare Ambitions". China Brief. 25 (9).
- 1 2 兰顺正 (18 November 2024). "中国航展 无人机的新克星：国产高功率微波武器现身". The Paper.
- ↑ Ranjan Mishra, Prabhat (14 November 2024). "China unleashes new microwave weapon that can fry enemy drone 2 miles away". Interesting Engineering.
- ↑ "飓风3000为什么被称为黑科技武器". China Youth Daily. 21 November 2024.
- ↑ Saballa, Joe (27 January 2025). "China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived". The Defense Post.
- ↑ "微波"烧烤"蜂群无人机 FK-4000有何杀手锏？". NetEase News. 1 September 2025.
- 1 2 "飓风-3000现身阅兵训练场！我国反无人机迈入"面杀"新时代". NetEase News. 28 August 2025.
- ↑ Malyasov, Dylan (26 August 2025). "China to unveil microwave guns at parade". Defense Blog.
- ↑ Muzaffar, Maroosha (7 January 2026). "China touts new microwave weapon that 'can destroy drone swarm from 3km away'". The Independent.