Without Noise and Fire: US Scientists Develop Microwave Weapons for the Air Force

In the United States, the latest type of weapons is being created, with which they plan to equip fighters. US scientists are developing microwave blasters for their Air Force.

It is reported by the British newspaper The Times.

New weapon able to operate without noise and fire, disabling only electronic equipment. The US Army plans to deploy microwave blasters that can “fry” enemy sensors and radars. And although it is still far from the completion of these studies, the very existence of such a program suggests that the US Department of Defense has decided not to limit itself to traditional methods of destroying enemy equipment.

Some time ago the bomber aviation The United States has already conducted exercises using microwave weapons that disabled electronics installed on ground targets.

Of course, information about military research on microwaves is disclosed only in general terms, its details remain classified. Times, citing experts, claims that work on similar projects is being carried out not only in the United States, but also in Russia, China and the UK.

Recently, Forbes magazine reported that the Japanese military has ordered the American company Lockheed Martin to develop the latest FX fighter, which will include, among other things, microwave weapons. Pilots will be equipped with special augmented reality helmets. It is argued that this aircraft will be more advanced than all existing and promising American-made fighters.

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[Doccor18]

... microwave blasters that can "fry" enemy sensors and radars.

At what distance ..?
That's what's important.

[Mavrikiy]

Quote: Doccor18

At what distance ..?
That's what's important.

Not only. In addition, there is a sector of action.

[KAV]

If you beat on the sector, then the larger the sector, the less the force of impact on the point, because here, almost like with lasers, the whole issue is in focusing a directed beam.

[Alex777]

New weapons are able to operate without noise and fire, incapacitating only electronic equipment.

The word "only" raises doubts. Microwave friendly?

[viralig]

Masers, as I understand it, improve.

[venik]

Quote: Mavrikiy

Quote: Doccor18

At what distance ..?
That's what's important.

Not only. In addition, there is a sector of action.

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At the LIMA-2001 arms exhibition, the Moscow Radio Engineering Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences demonstrated the "Ranets-E" ("Ranets-E"?) Pulsed microwave weapon system with a capacity of 500 megawatts, centimeter range, a pulse duration of about 10-20 nanoseconds.

When using the antenna unit 50 dB, the beam opening is 15-20 degrees. Complete "burning out" of the target electronics - at a distance of 12-14 km, serious disruption of the electronics - up to 40 km.
With antenna unit 45 dB, beam angle approx. 60 degrees Complete defeat ("burning out") of electronics at 8-10 km.
In more detail: https://topwar.ru/13539-ranec-protiv-raket.html.
There was also information that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation did not show interest in the system (in the form as it is). The reasons are a very long "recharge" time - more than 0.5 hours, a short range of action, as well as problems with the protection of people and equipment that can fall into the range of the beam. Work on improving the system continues.

[Mikhail3]

Uh-huh. For such a system to work effectively, enormous capacities are needed. The plane simply will not take out such a bulk. However, it seems possible to correct the principle of operation. Ships from the photograph, our system uses a conventional radio antenna to irradiate the target.
If the American news is not fake (and this is quite likely), then the American system is probably using something laser-like for its work. A laser of the appropriate range would solve weight, size and power problems. The USSR, in my memory, used X-ray lasers for satellites, and it seems to be successful ...

[venik]

Quote: Mikhail3

The USSR, in my memory, used X-ray lasers for satellites, and it seems to be successful ...

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I also heard rumors ... Alas, for the "X-ray laser" you need powers comparable to a nuclear explosion of average power ... And the work of Academician Basov was most likely theoretical. Alas, if such work was carried out, then they are strictly classified. Basov himself categorically denied such rumors ... But who knows? ...

[Mikhail3]

Yes, we will not get information here) However, it is likely that one day one or another side will be forced to conduct a full-fledged demonstration of capabilities, so we'll see. Americans desperately need something that will at least partially neutralize the effect of hypersound in our country. And then the slaves over there are moving more and more ...

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Mikhail3

If the American news is not fake (and this is quite likely), then the American system is probably using something laser-like for its work. A laser of the appropriate range would solve weight, size and power problems.

If I, from an ordinary point of view, understand correctly, then the laser needs good weather, since clouds, fogs and rains with snowfalls are insurmountable obstacles for it, and therefore this weapon is limited in use.

[Mikhail3]

You are talking about a light beam. And we are talking about a radio wave, which is directed by a laser of the corresponding range. There are no such barriers to radio waves.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Mikhail3

You are talking about a light beam. And we are talking about a radio wave, which is directed by a laser of the corresponding range. There are no such barriers to radio waves.

Understood thanks

[halpat]

augmented reality helmets of various modifications have been used in Ukraine for a long time. The effect is incredible, although only the most ... supplemented ones call it positive, but this is already production costs, as they say.

[OgnennyiKotik]

Microwave weapons, by definition, cannot have a long range, up to ten kilometers. Accordingly, the use is useless against enemy aircraft, but against B-B missiles it is more than real. Accordingly, it can be a self-defense weapon.

[Vita vko]

Quote: OgnennyiKotik

Microwave weapons, by definition, cannot have long range.

The article most likely does not provide the exact terminology. Laser systems for countering guidance systems have been developed and have been in operation for a long time. In fact, the range of quantum generators belongs to the microwave. Therefore, the speech in the article most likely refers to electromagnetic weapons based on vircators. And their range of destruction of electronics and communication systems is much greater.

[Alex777]

I heard out of my ears that the protection of the pilot from such a weapon had not yet been invented.
What are these weapons planning for drones.

[WIKI]

Quote: OgnennyiKotik

Microwave weapons, by definition, cannot have a long range, up to ten kilometers.

"The cruise missile AGM-86 with a flight range of about 1100 km (700 miles) was chosen as the carrier of the microwave oven. The installed powerful pulsed electromagnetic emitter is capable of directed action on objects when flying past them, completely disabling all electronics. One missile can issue up to one hundred electromagnetic "volleys". " https://topwar.ru/158164-vvs-ssha-poluchili-na-vooruzhenie-jelektromagnitnye-krylatye-rakety.html

[Alex777]

Here I am about the fact that it is not yet installed directly on the fighter.

[NDR-791]

the Japanese military ordered the American company Lockheed Martin to develop the latest FX fighter, the arsenal of which will include, among other things, microwave weapons
Strange they have there in NATA cooperation ??? What would Americans do on someone's order? Rather for yourself, the rest of the sale and only sale.

[Doccor18]

Japan is not included in "Natu"
, but very much hopes for her support ..

[NDR-791]

Japan is not included in "Natu"
It still walks under them. And based on their technique. Is it really included or not, these are no longer essential details

[Doccor18]

Japan is not included in "Natu"
It still walks under them ..

Straight Japanese hokku

[Quadro]

Quote: Doccor18

Japan is not included in "Natu"
It still walks under them ..

Straight Japanese hokku

Hokku has no rhyme, at least in translations.

[Doccor18]

But there is a basic principle: minimum words, maximum meaning.

[Alien From]

These guys don't stand still.

[Kart]

Oh yeah.
Cartoons draw and promise to envy ours.
Ours, in general, even ready-made systems do not advertise very much. And what they advertise - there and then a horde of domestic vsepalschikov with songs about lies.
And then what beauty - the most advanced in the world.

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Carte

Ours, in general, even ready-made systems do not advertise very much. And what they advertise - there and then a horde of domestic vsepalschikov with songs about lies.

You will explain where to clap and where to rejoice. Something about “off the shelf systems” and “system readiness”. Try to carve out 2 minutes 55 seconds of time:

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Now answer, "everything is gone" or "everything is found," and how many years to wait for the promised?

[Ren]

Quote: ROSS 42

Now answer, "everything is gone" or "everything is found," and how many years to wait for the promised?

Excuse me, but where did you see the defense equipment produced / developed over the past 10 years on the axis from the soft ones?
Our axes on open Unix-like platforms are complete, including complete kits for both home use and schoolchildren / students / civil servants?
You are not aware that for government agencies and enterprises financed from the budgets of the Russian Federation of various levels to supply software that is not included in the unified register of Russian programs for electronic computers and databases is FORBIDDEN AT THE LEGAL LEVEL.
It is allowed to supply software that is not included in the unified register of Russian programs for electronic computers and databases only upon agreement and justification and only in exceptional cases (and only certified by FSTEC for NDV).
I have all home computers / laptops (including for schoolchildren) not based on the axis from the soft ones.

[standan]

Except Gee-Gee-Gee, nothing else comes to mind that there is not enough other software or the pirate one is over?

[Nikolaevich I]

It should be noted that in certain areas, microwave weapons, even in the best case, have limited potential. For example, in combat aviation such systems can only be used as a means of protection. The use of a microwave gun as shock weapons imposes the most serious limitations. So, there is a need for special shielding of the cockpit and instrument compartments, which increases the mass of the aircraft. In addition, the effectiveness of an electromagnetic weapon is inversely proportional to the distance, and this either limits the range of "shooting" or reduces the impact on the target. Thus, microwave weapons cannot show decisive advantages over existing weapons. At least not at the moment.

From the point of view of the introduction and practical application of super-high-frequency weapons similar to some other systems, built on the basis of new physical principles. It allows you to solve certain tasks, including those inaccessible to other classes of weapons. At the same time, microwave weapons are not a universal means for achieving any goals. In certain areas, its effectiveness is much lower than desired, but in other areas it may be useless. (Ryabov Kirill.VO dated October 7, 2018)

[rotmistr60]

developing microwave blasters for their air force

The idea is that they were pushed to this by American diplomats, who were "irradiated" in different countries by the Russians precisely (according to them) with "microwave weapons" and who suffered greatly from this. So they decided to create not something, but "microwave blasters".

[APASUS]

As I understand it, this American weapon is a priori humane? It does not fall under the conventions and treaties, etc.

[Guru]

US Scientists Develop Microwave blasters for their Air Force.

Nice title and who is the author

It is reported by the British newspaper The Times

Wow, Correspondents from one country talk about secret developments in another. Very interesting.

New weapons are able to operate without noise and fire

Well, what about Star Wars.
Now, seriously. In essence, the usual work of electronic warfare, which already exists, is described. It is not a problem to create an impulse, the problem is where to get so much energy. The most powerful impulse is given by an atomic explosion, and this is a big problem that has been dealt with for a long time by all and sundry. In the last decade, wave concentrators have been actively developed, for example, Guns to combat UAVs, but no outstanding success has yet been observed. So this is another article on the topic: Blablablabla-blasters.

[eklmn]

"... the problem is where to get so much energy."
Rolls-Royce is developing an engine with an integrated 1mgv generator for microwave and laser for its new Tempest aircraft (England). The same powerful generator for the same purposes will be in the Japanese new F-3 aircraft.

[Tagan]

Quote: ROSS 42

Quote: Carte

Ours, in general, even ready-made systems do not advertise very much. And what they advertise - there and then a horde of domestic vsepalschikov with songs about lies.

You will explain where to clap and where to rejoice. Something about “off the shelf systems” and “system readiness”. Try to carve out 2 minutes 55 seconds of time:

 Show / Hide text

Now answer, "everything is gone" or "everything is found," and how many years to wait for the promised?

Karaulov forged into an IT-schnick? When managed? Bravo-bravo!)))

[Reserve buildbat]

The combination of "microwave laser" for "burning electronics" and a helmet with "augmented reality" sounds especially good. It's just that the confidence appears that mattresses make weapons against their planes.

[Ros 56]

Can you reheat food?

[iouris]

Roasting pilots in the air is something special!

[VLADIMIR VLADIVOSTOK]

While the scientists in the USA are developing something, in Russia it has been there for many years! The latest US developments are 20-30 years behind the Russians!

[Svetlana]

With comparable efficiencies of radiation generators, the angle of divergence of the electromagnetic beam (electromagnetic wavelength) / (the diameter of the aperture of the active phased antenna array) in the microwave range is greater than in the optical range. optical laser. There is no particular place to place the microwave AFAR aperture on an aircraft - except under the radio-transparent nose cone. But the AFAR of the airborne radar is already located there. You can place the AFAR of the millimeter or centimeter range on the inclined planes of the tail of stealth fighters, but then the AFAR beam will be directed not in the most successful lateral direction. It is preferable to place active elements of microwave HEADLIGHTS on the bottom of the aircraft and on the lower plane of the wing. In this case, for an attack, the fighter must be higher than the enemy aircraft. When attacking by a flock of fighters, microwave beams can be directed in phase from several aircraft to one target. In the case of the action of several in-phase beams on one target, the range of the damaging action will increase.

[eklmn]

For the curious ...
I wanted to read the article in English. magazine The Times (i.e. the original), and it didn't work out - you need to subscribe, i.e. spend $$$. Partially the magazine gave only this to read -
“As the secret plans of the Pentagon have shown, a microwave 'beam cannon' capable of melting enemy radars and sensors is being studied by the US military to see if it can be used on fighters. The program is still under investigation, but confirmation of its existence shows that military leaders are looking for more exotic ways to overcome enemy defenses. In recent years, B-52 bombers have performed test flights in which cruise missiles equipped with powerful microwave "warheads" with a range of 700 miles (700 miles is the range of the missile, not the beam) successfully "roasted" electronic targets on the ground. Work is in progress with DARPA. ”
In addition, the same edition wrote a month earlier:
“November 2020
According to a report published in Beijing, the Chinese military used microwave weapons to force Indian troops to retreat during months of border confrontation in the Himalayas. His forces turned two strategic peaks occupied by Indian soldiers "into a microwave oven," forcing them to retreat and allowing them to retreat without exchanging conventional fire, according to Jin Kanrong, professor of international relations at Beijing Renmin University. "
Americans consider "Havana Syndrome" (a sudden illness of their diplomats in Cuba and Moscow) as a human test of the microwave.

[Alex Nevs]

Another missile defense (like sawing denyuzhek).