KMAX
KAMAN K-1200 K-Max
KAMAN K-1200 K-Max
Aircraft
Name
K-1200 K-Max
Manufacturer
Wing
Rotary
Tail
Double fin, mid set
WTC
L
Type Code
H1T
Engine
Turboshaft
Engine Count
Single
Position
Above cabin
Landing gear
Tricycle fixed
Manufactured as
KAMAN K-Max
KAMAN K-1200 K-Max
KMAX
The Kaman K-MAX (Company designation K-1200) is an American helicopter with intermeshing rotors (synchropter) built by Kaman Aircraft. It is optimized for external load operations, and is able to lift a payload of over 6000 pounds, which is more than the helicopter's empty weight.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
14.70 m
Length (metric)
15.80 m
Height (metric)
4.14 m
Powerplant
1 x Honeywell T53-17 turboshaft, 1,800 shp.
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
n/a
Distance
n/a
MTOW
5443 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
n/a
ROC
2500 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
MACH Climb
MACH
n/a
ROC
n/a
Cruise
TAS
100 kts
MACH
n/a
Ceiling
150
Range
267 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
n/a
Distance
n/a
