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HELICOPTER RECONNAISSANCE [12 records]

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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
  • Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
  • Helicopters (Military)
OBS

[During the] Second World War, the [422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron] flew on reconnaissance, convoy escort and anti-submarine operations in Great Britain, Iceland, Gibraltar and the Soviet Union under "Coastal Command. "

OBS

[The 422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron was] disbanded 16 August 1980.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
  • Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
OBS

422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères : s'écrit 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères.

OBS

[Pendant la] Seconde Guerre mondiale, [le 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères] a volé des missions de reconnaissance, d'escorte de convois et de patrouille anti-sous-marine en Grande-Bretagne, en Islande, à Gibraltar et en Union soviétique sous le « Coastal Command ».

OBS

[Le 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères a été] dissous le 16 août 1980.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
CONT

The helicopter is a very versatile machine.... More and more uses are being found, and as the number of tasks increases, the number involving low level operations increases. The following examples are all flown low level : pipeline, hydro-line, beaver, moose and deer survey. There are numerous other jobs, most are of the reconnaissance variety and all are very demanding because of proximity of the ground and the dangers associated with flying close to the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
CONT

TRUH must have the ability to transport a 3500 lb load in excess of 100 km at a minimum cruise speed of 140 kts [knots]. It must also be equipped with weapons for self-protection and EO/IR [electro-optical/infrared] sensors to enable operational missions day or night.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
CONT

Les HURT doivent pouvoir transporter une charge de 3500 lb sur plus de 100 km à une vitesse de croisière d’au moins 140 nœuds. Ils doivent également être munis d’armes aux fins d’autoprotection et de capteurs électro-optiques ou infrarouges (EO/IR) afin de permettre l’exécution de missions opérationnelles de jour ou de nuit.

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
  • Air Defence
DEF

A helicopter used primarily for observation and reconnaissance but which may be used for other roles.

OBS

observation helicopter: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
  • Défense aérienne
DEF

Hélicoptère utilisé principalement pour l'observation et la reconnaissance mais qui peut être utilisé pour d'autres missions.

OBS

hélicoptère d'observation : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Helicópteros (Militar)
  • Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
  • Defensa aérea
DEF

Helicóptero que se utiliza fundamentalmente para observación y reconocimiento, pero que puede emplearse en otras misiones.

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Record 7 2008-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)
CONT

US Army roles include the SEMA-X airborne electronic reconnaissance, transport, casualty evacuation and targeting for Assault Breaker. A gun-ship version could serve both the Army and Marines for tank-busting, close air support, and helicopter escort.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
CONT

Une version armée pourrait remplir, pour l'US Army comme pour le Marine Corps, des missions d'attaque de chars, d'appui aérien rapproché et d'escorte d'hélicoptères.

Spanish

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Record 8 2007-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
OBS

armed reconnaissance helicopter : term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee(ATSC)-Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
OBS

hélicoptère de reconnaissance armé : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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Record 9 1995-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
OBS

This is the air support of routine operations, e. g. resupply, troop rotation, communication and reconnaissance and helicopter troop training for contingents units.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
OBS

Source(s) : Lexique du maintien de la paix.

Spanish

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Record 10 1992-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
  • Operations (Air Forces)
DEF

A light airplane or helicopter used by military forces for courier and staff work behind the lines and for limited reconnaissance and artillery spotting over battle lines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)

Spanish

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Record 11 1985-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Weapons
  • Air Defence
DEF

Includes bomber, fighter, attack aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, trainer aircraft, helicopter aircraft, strategic missile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes orbitales
  • Défense aérienne

Spanish

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Record 12 1982-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

US Army roles include the SEMA-X airborne electronic reconnaissance, transport, casualty evacuation and targeting for Assault Breaker. A gun-ship version could serve both the Army and Marines for tank-busting, close air support, and helicopter escort.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Une version armée pourrait remplir, pour l'US Army comme pour le Marine Corps, des missions d'attaque de chars, d'appui aérien rapproché et d'escorte d'hélicoptères.

Spanish

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