Lockheed Martin and Kaman Develops Unmanned Helicopter

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K-MAX, an unmanned helicopter designed and developed by Lockheed Martin and Kaman Helicopters successfully passed its operational assessment. The tests were designed to determine its cargo-carrying capacity and its susceptibility to certain electromagnetic frequencies that can interfere with flight systems.

Kaman describes K-MAX as, "Designed as a working helicopter, the K-MAX excels under pressure, lifting 6,000 pounds and precisely placing critical supplies in confirned areas. What's more, the K-MAX delivers superior performance, even at high altitudes and high temperatures." Lockheed Martin states the K-MAX will resupply Marines on the battlefield and in remote locations.

Lockheed Martin designed the helicopter's mission management and control systems at its Owego branch while Kaman designed the K-MAX platform. Lockheed employs 2,900 people in Owego and another 2,300 employees at its Salina location. Kaman Helicopters is part of Connecticut-based Kaman Corp.

For more info, view CNYBJ's article, or the K-MAX webpage.