Hurricane (weapon)

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

The Hurricane 3000 high-power microwave (HPM) 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

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]

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References

  1. ^ "多重防御/高功率微波 远距离灭"蜂"". Ta Kung Pao. 9 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b Trevithick, Joseph (7 November 2024). "Massive Chinese Anti-Drone High-Power Microwave Weapon Emerges". The War Zone.
  3. ^ a b c 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.
  4. ^ Hurst, Cindy (15 February 2025). "China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems". TRADOC.
  5. ^ Pak, Tin; Chen, Yu-cheng (9 May 2025). "Weaponizing the Electromagnetic Spectrum: The PRC's High-powered Microwave Warfare Ambitions". China Brief. 25 (9).
  6. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ Ranjan Mishra, Prabhat (14 November 2024). "China unleashes new microwave weapon that can fry enemy drone 2 miles away". Interesting Engineering.
  8. ^ "飓风3000为什么被称为黑科技武器". China Youth Daily. 21 November 2024.
  9. ^ Saballa, Joe (27 January 2025). "China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived". The Defense Post.
  10. ^ "微波"烧烤"蜂群无人机 FK-4000有何杀手锏？". NetEase News. 1 September 2025.
  11. ^ a b "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.
  12. ^ Malyasov, Dylan (26 August 2025). "China to unveil microwave guns at parade". Defense Blog.
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