-Caveat Lector- Does anybody have the citation from Jane's? >_China's flyweight helicopter_ > >CHINESE engineers have developed the world's smallest spy helicopter, less >than Gin long and capable of landing on a peanut (Oliver August writes). >Carrying a camera or explosive charge, it could gain access to sensitive >areas through a crack in a wall. Dr Cai Bingchu, from Shanghai's Jiatong >University, said: "All sorts of people have expressed an interest, even >toymakers". The main users, however, are likely to be industrial or military >spies, as the tiny craft is likely to cost several thousand pounds. > >Paul Beaver, a defence analyst at Jane's Defence Weekly, said that the Chinese >appeared to have outdone the Americans, who say their mini-craft can land on >the palm of a hand. The engines have six gears to allow the helicopter to >land gently. At maximum power the engines turn at 25,000 rpm - up to five >times faster than a car engine on a motorway. The main remaining problem is >steering. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
