Hurricane (weapon)
Chinese high-power microwave weapon
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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
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]
