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HPEM Effector vs DroneGun Mk4
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
HPEM Effector
by Diehl Defence
High-Power Electromagnetic effector combining a pulsed RF burst with an integrated barrage jammer to defeat commercial and military small UAS without kinetic collateral damage.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
DroneGun Mk4
by DroneShield
Lightweight handheld counter-drone RF disrupter — rifle form factor, ITAR-free export path.
| Cost of ownership | HPEM Effector | DroneGun Mk4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | HPEM Effector | DroneGun Mk4 |
|---|---|---|
| Effector type | Pulsed high-power RF + barrage jammer (combined unit) | — |
| Antenna | Large horn antenna, wide lobe pattern | — |
| Defeat modes | Variable by range — electronics damage (close) / forced fail-safe (extended) | — |
| Jamming bands | ISM radio band + optional GNSS jammer | — |
| Multi-target | Simultaneous swarm engagement via wide lobe | — |
| Collateral risk | Low biological hazard; low risk to friendly aircraft (manufacturer-stated) | — |
| Cost per engagement | Zero expendable cost (reusable effector) | — |
| Platform options | Stationary or mobile (truck-mounted confirmed) | — |
| Sensor compatibility | Camera (auto target recognition), IR, radar, direction-finder | — |
| Weight (incl. battery) | — | 3.2 kg |
| Dimensions | — | 660 × 356 × 213 mm |
| Startup Time | — | <3 seconds |
| Battery Runtime | — | >1 hour per charge |
| Battery Standard | — | NATO-standard, hot-swappable |
| Frequency Coverage | — | ISM bands + GNSS (L1/L2) |
| Operating Temperature | — | -20 to +55 °C |
| Ingress Protection | — | IP67 |
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