Microwave Pulse Weapon

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A microwave pulse weapon, often referred to as a directed-energy weapon (DEW) or high-power microwave (HPM) weapon, is a type of non-kinetic weapon that uses intense bursts of microwave radiation to disable or destroy electronic systems—or potentially affect human targets—without conventional explosives or projectiles.

How Microwave Pulse Weapons Work

• Emit high-frequency electromagnetic waves (typically in the microwave spectrum, 300 MHz to 300 GHz).

• The pulse can induce electric currents in circuits and devices.

• This can lead to overheating, component failure, or data corruption in electronics.

• When pulsed, these weapons can deliver short, intense bursts that fry circuits almost instantly.

Key Applications

Target Effect

Electronics Disables enemy radars, communications, drones, computers.

Missiles/Drones Disrupts onboard guidance and navigation.

Vehicles May immobilize cars, aircraft, ships using electronic control systems.

Humans (controversial) Potential to cause discomfort, disorientation, or pain (see Active Denial System below).

Examples of Systems

• CHAMP (Counter-electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project) – U.S. Air Force project that disables electronics without collateral damage.

• Active Denial System (ADS) – Crowd-control weapon developed by the U.S. military that uses millimeter waves (95 GHz) to heat the top layer of human skin, causing intense pain but no permanent injury.

• Russian “Ranets-E” – A reported truck-mounted HPM system designed to disable enemy electronics.

• Chinese Microwave “Pain Ray” – Allegedly used in border conflicts for area denial.

Advantages

• Non-lethal and precise (can disable systems without killing people).

• Instantaneous effect at the speed of light.

• Hard to detect and intercept (no traditional “projectile”).

Disadvantages & Limitations

• Line-of-sight needed.

• Power supply is a limiting factor—miniaturization is still in progress.

• Shielded or “hardened” electronics can resist damage.

• Atmospheric conditions (rain, fog) can reduce effectiveness.

• Legal and ethical concerns when used on humans.

• A comparison with EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) weapons?

• Technical specs of a specific system like CHAMP or ADS?

• Potential countermeasures against such weapons?

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