标题: Unmanned Helicopters: US and China [打印本页] 作者: choi 时间: 5-18-2011 12:02 标题: Unmanned Helicopters: US and China 本文通过一路BBS站telnet客户端发布
(1) Nathan Hodge, Robo-Copters Eye Enemies; Remote-Control Craft Expand High-Tech Transformation of Military Operations. Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2011.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704281504576327602503154790.html
Note:
(a) USS Halyburton (FFG-40)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Halyburton_(FFG-40)
(named for Pharmacist's Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton, Jr. (1924–1945). Halyburton was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving with the 5th Marines, during the Battle of Okinawa)
(b) Schweizer Aircraft
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweizer_Aircraft
(a manufacturer of sailplanes, agricultural aircraft and helicopters located in Horseheads, New York. It was incorporated in 1939 by three Schweizer brothers (Paul, William, and Ernest), who built their first glider in 1930)
(c) For Schweizer 333, see Sikorsky S-333
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-333
(In February 2009, the 333 was rebranded as the Sikorsky S-333)
(d) interactive graphic:
* tuboshaft
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turboshaft
* on station:
"1. in air intercept usage, a code meaning, “I have reached my assigned station.”
2. in close air support and air interdiction, a term used to indicate that airborne aircraft are in position to attack targets or to perform the mission designated by the control agency."
Oxford Dictionary of the US Military.
http://www.answers.com/topic/on-station-1
(2) China successfully tests mid-sized unmanned helicopter. People's Daily, May 9, 2011
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/7374134.html
(V750)
Note: A video clip:
http://online.wsj.com/video/china-tests-unmanned-helicopter/2E72CD98-7094-47D7-A8A0-BF63A4ED2E08.html
(China Tests Unmanned Helicopter 5/9/2011 10:46:43 AM
China's largest unmanned helicopter reports a successful maiden flight. Video courtesy of Reuters.")
----------------------------Separately
(1) China Exports VLS System. Strategy Page, May 17, 2011.
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/articles/20110517.aspx
(HQ-16 VLS (Vertical Launch System) anti-aircraft missile "is a license built (or using stolen tech) version of the Russian Buk M2 anti-aircraft missile systems")
(2) 时事大家谈:美国如何应对近年兴起的国际反美情绪. VOA Chinese, May 18, 2011.
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/news/20110518-anti-us-122178099.html
("为什么美国投入巨大的人力和物力资源充当世界警察，但却费力不讨好？")
(3) 华商货物至今被扣 俄税警盗货被捕. VOA Chinese, May 17, 2011.
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/news/20110517-Russian-Policemen-Arrested-and-Chinese-Traders-Lose-121991354.html