Hurricane-3000 Chinese High-Power Microwave Weapon System
Hurricane-3000
High-Power Microwave Weapon System
Other
Basic Information
Name
Hurricane-3000 Chinese High-Power Microwave Weapon System
Designation
Hurricane-3000
Alternate Designation
Hurricane-3000
Equipment Type
High-Power Microwave Weapon System
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The Hurricane-3000 Chinese High-Power Microwave Weapon System is NORINCO’s response to this evolving challenge. The system leverages high-power microwave energy to disable or destroy drones by targeting their electronic components, rendering them inoperable. Unlike traditional missile-based systems, which can be costly and prone to collateral damage, HPM weapons provide a cost-effective, precise, and low-risk solution for neutralizing multiple drone threats simultaneously.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
High-Power Microwave Weapon System
Engine
Diesel
Range
6.0 km
System
Alternate Designation
Hurricane-3000
Type
High-Power Microwave Weapon System
Manufacturer
Norinco
Chassis
High-mobility chassis; Name: INA
Configuration
8x8
Electromagnetic Pulses (EMPs)
The weapon is equipped with a powerful microwave array capable of generating intense electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) to disrupt the control systems of small UAVs.
Detection Range
The system is able to detect targets up to 6 kilometers away and optically track them within a 4-kilometer range. Even micro-drones beyond 3 kilometers can be precisely locked onto and neutralized. The Hurricane-3000 also features a 3-kilometer radius, providing a "hemispherical mosquito net" that can protect against saturation attacks from large drone swarms, making it a valuable asset in urban and battlefield defense scenarios.
Note
The system operates similarly to a microwave oven by emitting high-power microwave beams to carry out electromagnetic attacks on the targets, instantly burning out their electronic components and control units. The system operates at speeds approaching that of light, enabling near-instant destruction of targets. This makes it highly effective, whether neutralizing individual drones or inflicting large-scale damage on drone swarms.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Image Sources
Note
https://www.china-arms.com/2024/12/hurricane-3000-china-high-power-microwave-weapon/; https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/exclusive-china-conducts-field-tests-of-new-hurricane-3000-high-power-microwave-weapon-to-counter-drone-swarms; https://www.instagram.com/air_defenders/p/DFP5XmgshCZ/high-powered-microwave-weapon-system-hurricane-3000-china-war-hurricane3000-micr/?img_index=1
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land Based Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
Land > Land Based Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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