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2005-08-25 Home Front: Tech

Airborne Drones, Mimicking Gulls, Alter Wing Shape For Agility

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Posted by Claitle Gloque6506 2005-08-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 it better be agile - iff the photos I've seen on var forums and blogs are accurate, it seems China is dev static or vertical "pop-up", remote UAVS that are armed with anti-tank missles andor antipersonnel weapons, prob for use in "active defense" ags US milfors vv China's "war/battle zone" strategems. Anti-air capabilities will likely be incorporated in follow-on versions.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2005-08-25 04:43|| 2005-08-25 04:43|| Front Page Top

#2 The latest version, built by mechanical and aerospace engineering doctoral student Mujahid Abdulrahim, goes a step further.

One of the designers names is Mujahid Abdulrahim.

Posted by Penguin 2005-08-25 09:44|| 2005-08-25 09:44|| Front Page Top

#3 "Why are those UFOs coming towards us making that chirping noise, Ahmad?"

"Those aren't UFOs - They are seagulls with arthritis. Notice. The bodies and wings don't move, Hamid."

{BOOM}

Posted by BigEd 2005-08-25 19:55|| 2005-08-25 19:55|| Front Page Top

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