Kaman announces receipt of new K-MAX orders


The K-MAX is a rugged, low-maintenance aircraft that features a counter-rotating rotor system and is optimized for cyclical, external load operations. Kaman Photo

Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation, has announced the receipt of signed purchase agreements for two K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopters with deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2021. The operators are located in the U.S. and Canada.

“We are thrilled that the K-MAX continues to be the helicopter of choice for external lift applications that require the need for precise, efficient and cost-effective operations,” said Roger Wassmuth, senior director of business development. “The proven firefighting capabilities of the K-MAX and the tireless efforts of its operators throughout the 2021 fire season have garnered the K-MAX with the reputation of being the most accurate water placement according to the United States Forest Service (USFS) hotshot ground crew survey.”

“Kaman is pleased to continue the delivery of K-MAX helicopters to the external lift industry”, stated Darlene Smith, president, Kaman Air Vehicles Division. “K-MAX is a clear choice for the repetitive lift market where there is an urgent need for a reliable aerial platform to perform critical missions such as firefighting and infrastructure building.”

Kaman continues the advancement of its unmanned TITAN UAV aerial system with ongoing flight-testing utilizing Kaman’s test aircraft and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) K-MAX aircraft. The vehicle with upgraded autonomous systems performed successfully at a recent technology demonstration. The TITAN UAV aerial system can also be installed in new and existing commercial K-MAX aircraft after FAA certification is completed.

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The K-MAX is a rugged, low-maintenance aircraft that features a counter-rotating rotor system and is optimized for repetitive external load operations. The aircraft can lift up to 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg) with unmatched performance in hot and high conditions.

This press release was prepared and distributed by Kaman Corporation.

  
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