Kaman K-MAX – Φώτο & Βίντεο

Teh Kaman K-MAX (ονομασία εταιρείας K-1200) είναι ένα ελικόπτερο με ρότορες διαπλοκής (synchropter) σχεδιασμένο και κατασκευασμένο από τον αμερικανικό κατασκευαστή Kaman Aircraft.

Πηγή: Kaman K-MAX στη Wikipedia

Teh Kaman K-MAX is a helicopter designed for aerial cargo operations. It has a unique intermeshing rotor system that eliminates the need for a tail rotor and allows for greater lift and maneuverability. The K-MAX can carry up to 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg) of external load and has a maximum speed of 100 knots (185 km/h). The K-MAX was first flown in 1991 and entered service in 1994. It has been used for various missions such as logging, firefighting, construction, and military transport. The K-MAX is also capable of autonomous flight and has been deployed in Afghanistan to deliver supplies to remote bases.