無人機剋星！美軍「郊狼」與「走鵑」系統將隨福特號航艦進駐中東!

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「郊狼」反無人機系統。（取自RTX官網）

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「走鵑」反無人機系統。（取自Anduril Industries官網）

無人機剋星！美軍「郊狼」與「走鵑」系統將隨福特號航艦進駐中東

Drone Destroyers! US Military's 'Coyote' and 'Roadrunner' Systems Set to Deploy with USS Ford in the Middle East

美軍近期在紅海持續攔截來自胡塞武裝的飛彈與無人機，但高昂的防空攔截成本已成為嚴峻挑戰。《星條旗報》報導，美軍計畫在作戰艦上部署兩款高效能反無人機系統——「郊狼」（Coyote）與「走鵑」（Roadrunner），最快可能於今年夏季隨福特號航空母艦進駐中東。

The US military has been actively intercepting missiles and drones launched by the Houthi forces in the Red Sea, but the high cost of missile defense remains a pressing concern. According to Stars and Stripes, the US Navy plans to deploy two highly efficient counter-drone systems—the "Coyote" and "Roadrunner"—aboard its warships, with deployment possibly as early as this summer aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.

福特號備戰，強化中東防禦網

USS Ford Prepares for Middle East Deployment with Advanced Defense Systems

根據《星條旗報》3月31日的報導，美國海軍最新型航空母艦「福特號」目前正在大西洋進行密集訓練，為即將到來的部署做足準備。福特號可能被派遣至中東，投入對抗胡塞武裝的防禦行動。近年來，胡塞武裝頻繁利用飛彈與無人機攻擊紅海商船，甚至試圖襲擊美軍軍艦。

On March 31, Stars and Stripes reported that the US Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is undergoing intensive training in the Atlantic Ocean in preparation for its upcoming deployment. The Ford is expected to be deployed to the Middle East to counter Houthi threats, as the militant group has increasingly used missiles and drones to target commercial vessels in the Red Sea and even attempted strikes on US warships.

如果福特號航艦打擊群前往中東，將測試經過改良、適用於艦載平台的「郊狼」與「走鵑」反無人機系統。這兩款系統經過優化，能有效攔截胡塞武裝的無人機，提升美軍作戰靈活度。

Should the USS Ford Carrier Strike Group deploy to the Middle East, it will conduct operational tests of the naval-adapted "Coyote" and "Roadrunner" counter-drone systems. These optimized systems will enhance the US military's flexibility in intercepting Houthi drones effectively.

低成本高效能，美軍戰術新選擇

Cost-Effective and High-Efficiency: A New Tactical Approach for the US Military

選擇這兩款系統的關鍵因素在於成本效益。報導指出，美軍防空使用的「標準二型」（SM-2）飛彈，每枚造價約210萬美元（約新台幣6985萬元），而「標準六型」（SM-6）飛彈更高達390萬美元（約新台幣1億2972萬元）。相比之下，「郊狼」與「走鵑」系統的成本僅為這些飛彈的一小部分，使指揮官能夠更具彈性地應對無人機威脅。

A key reason for choosing these systems is cost efficiency. Reports indicate that the SM-2 missile used in air defense costs approximately $2.1 million per unit, while the more advanced SM-6 missile costs around $3.9 million. In contrast, the "Coyote" and "Roadrunner" systems cost only a fraction of these missiles, allowing commanders greater flexibility in responding to drone threats.

「郊狼」系統擁有輕巧設計，翼展約1.5公尺，全長約90公分，重量僅約5公斤。其飛行時速超過100公里，飛行升限達9000公尺，可從車輛、艦艇或直升機發射，並藉由Ku波段雷達導引目標。

The "Coyote" system features a compact design, with a wingspan of approximately 1.5 meters, a length of about 90 centimeters, and a weight of only 5 kilograms. It can reach speeds exceeding 100 km/h and an altitude of 9,000 meters. The system can be launched from vehicles, ships, or helicopters and is guided by Ku-band radar.

與此同時，「走鵑」系統具備垂直起降能力，若未擊毀敵方目標，還可回收再利用，提升作戰經濟效益。

Meanwhile, the "Roadrunner" system is capable of vertical takeoff and landing. If it fails to neutralize a target, it can be retrieved and reused, significantly improving operational cost efficiency.

隨著美軍在中東的軍事行動持續進行，「郊狼」與「走鵑」系統的部署，將為美軍提供更具成本效益且靈活的反無人機解決方案，未來可能成為海軍防空的新標準配置。

As US military operations in the Middle East continue, the deployment of the "Coyote" and "Roadrunner" systems will provide a more cost-effective and flexible counter-drone solution. These systems may soon become a standard component of naval air defense.