Unmatched Versatility
Quick to launch and cost effective to fly, the K-MAX® is a reliable aerial lift helicopter in any situation.
When the job is hot, high, dirty or dangerous, the K-MAX® is ready performing multiple missions.
K-MAX Capabilities
Specifications
| Max gross weight (with external load) | 12,000 lb | 5,443 kg |
| Max take-off weight | 7,000 lb | 3,175 kg |
| Empty weight | 5,145 lb | 2,334 kg |
| Useful load | 6,855 lb | 3,109 kg |
| Cargo hook capacity | 6,000 lb | 2,722 kg |
| Sea Level | 6,000 lb | 2,722 kg |
| 5,000 feet | 5,663 lb | 2,574 kg |
| 10,000 feet | 5,163 lb | 2,347 kg |
| 15,000 feet | 4,313 lb | 1,960 kg |
| Hover IGE | 12,000 lb | 5,443 kg |
| Hover OGE | 11,500 lb | 5,216 kg |
| Model - Honeywell T53-17 gas turbine | ||
| Thermodynamic rating | 1,800 shaft horsepower | 100 kt |
| Without external load | 100 kt | 185.2 kph |
| With external load | 80 kt | 148.2 kph |
| Total usable fuel | 219.5 gal | 831 liters |
| Avg fuel consumption | 85 gal/hr | 321.7 l/hr |
| Jet A fuel | 557.6 lb/hr | 252.9 kg/hr |
| Maximum endurance | 12+ hr | |
| Maximum range | 1,852km (est) | |
| Maximum speed with external load | 148.2km/h | |
| Maximum speed without external load | 148.2km/h | |
| Internal fuel endurance | 2 hr 41 min | |
| Range with external load | 396.3km | |
| Range without external load | 494.5km | |
| Approved fuels | Jet B/JP-4 | Jet B/JP-4 |
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Contact KAMAN Air Vehicles
Headquarters:
30 Old Windsor Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Mailing Address:
30 Old Windsor Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone:
+1 888.616.KMAX
