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Measured figures
Weight (without battery)
Single sourceWeight (without battery): 35 kilograms (77 lb)[source]ZM-87 · Data · Weight (without battery): 35 kilograms (77 lb)
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Configuration
| Specification | Hurricane (weapon) | ZM-87 |
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| Range | — | Maximum range (blinding): 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) (5 km or 3.1 mi if a 7× magnifying optic is used)[source]ZM-87 · Data · Maximum range (blinding): 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) (5 km or 3.1 mi if a 7× magnifying optic is used) Maximum range (temporary blinding): 10 km (6.2 mi)[source]ZM-87 · Data · Maximum range (temporary blinding): 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Type | Directed-energy weapon[source] | Laser weapon[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | China[source] |
| Role | series of high-power microwave (HPM) air defense systems |
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| Source measurement | 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), 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. The Hurricane 3000 system was spotted in August 2025 during the preparation phase of the 2025 China Victory Day Parade in Beijing.[source]Hurricane (weapon) · Variants / Hurricane 3000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 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. The Hurricane 2000 has an effective damage range of 2 km (1.2 mi).[source]Hurricane (weapon) · Variants / Hurricane 2000; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | Power output: 15 mW , 5 pulses per second, at two wavelengths.[source]ZM-87 · Data; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range (blinding): 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) (5 km or 3.1 mi if a 7× magnifying optic is used)[source]ZM-87 · Data; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum range (temporary blinding): 10 km (6.2 mi)[source]ZM-87 · Data; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weight (without battery): 35 kilograms (77 lb)[source]ZM-87 · Data; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage A battery supplies a portable electric energy converter which through a cable feeds a beam emitter 84 cm (33 in) long mounted on a tripod . It has a gunsight . It resembles a heavy machine gun . A portable variant was also produced, resembling a QBZ-95 bullpup assault rifle with a telescopic sight attached.[source]ZM-87 · Data; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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| Country of origin | China[source]Inventory Origin column; table 7, row 20, cell 4; revision 1373722962; retrieved 2026-10-02 | China[source]Inventory Country of origin column; table 2, row 51, cell 2; revision 1371897331; retrieved 2026-10-01 |
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| Source manufacturer statement | — | Roughly 22 of the devices were produced by the company Norinco before production ceased in 2000 as a result of the 1995 United Nations Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons ban.[source]Only the subject, component or variant named in this passage; unresolved names do not create a manufacturer identity |
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