LW-30 Chinese Mobile Laser Defense Weapon System
LW-30
Multi-Functional Electronic Warfare (EW) Weapon System
Other
Basic Information
Name
LW-30 Chinese Mobile Laser Defense Weapon System
Designation
LW-30
Alternate Designation
LW-30
Equipment Type
Multi-Functional Electronic Warfare (EW) Weapon System
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The LW-30 Chinese Mobile Laser Defense Weapon System is intended for engaging aerial platforms and precision-guided weapons, comprises a 6×6 tactical truck upon which a 30 kW laser-based weapon is installed on a remotely controlled weapon station. The complete weapon system consists of a 30kW laser weapon vehicle, a command and communication vehicle, and other support vehicles.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
30 kW laser-based weapon
Engine
Diesel
Range
25.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
LW-30
Type
Mobile Laser Defense Weapon System
Manufacturer
INA
Configuration
6x6
Chassis
6×6 tactical truck
Crew
INA
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Laser Weapon System
Maximum Range
The truck-based system can damage targets from as much as 25 km away with a power beam of as much as 30 kilowatts.
Note
According to the designer, LW-30 laser weapon is efficient against land, air and sea targets. The 30kW laser is highly responsive; it features a high interception rate and multi-target strike capability, and can shift and aim at a new target within six seconds; it is cost-effective and consumes electricity only, with the cost of less than $1 per firing; it doesn't use ammunition, so there is no need for ammunition transportation and storage; it has small collateral damages and doesn't generate a lot of fragments.
Protection
Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Note
https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2018/airshow-china-2018-cpmiec-undiscloses-lw-30-laser-weapon-system; https://innovation.army.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4029077/rethinking-denial-the-peoples-liberation-armys-laser-systems-and-the-future-cha/; https://www.militarydrones.org.cn/lw-30-laser-weapon-system-p00301p1.html
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land Based Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
Land > Land Based Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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