Compared to a nuclear bomb: China is tested with powerful microwave weapons

It is currently at the experimental level. As noted in the publication, such equipment was considered impractical for a long time, since it is usually relatively unstable. However, Chinese researchers claim that they have overcome technical obstacles in the development of compact and powerful microwave weapons. Researchers have stated that their technology produces electromagnetic rotating waves and can be converted into more stable states.

In addition, they developed a method of distribution of electromagnetic waves into eight independent channels for phased antenna grates. According to scientists, this is achieved with the help of a unique power divider the size of a household fan. This can give HPM 80,000 volts per meter. This can be compared to electromagnetic pulses generated by nuclear explosions.

Scientists say that a high -performance power divisor has undergone more than 5,000 tests at full capacity, with virtually no "tail erosion" or other visible long -term damage. In addition, the efficiency of this octagonal power divisor reached 96. 6 %, and the limit of its threshold power can exceed 1 GW. According to the developers, during the tests, the weapon emitted electromagnetic impulses of the Ku band. This is the main working band of frequency of communication satellites such as Starlink.

Due to this, the publication does not rule out that the Chinese military is engaged in the development of specialized sipping weapons. Recall that the Chinese Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation presented a mobile FK-4000 air defense system at Zhuhaya Air Force, which affects drones with powerful microwaves. It was also reported that the US Marine Corps will receive a powerful microwave weapon of Expeditionary Directored Energy Counter-Swarm (ExDECS) to combat switches.