Providing Solutions The K-Max K-1200 is built exclusively for transporting loads.


This single seater was developed and manufactured in the U.S. by Kaman Aerospace Corp.


With its empty weight of 2,300 kilograms (5,071 pounds) and a payload of 2,722 kilograms (6,001 pounds), it’s one of the rare helicopters with a lift capacity greater than its own weight. It consumes up to 50% less kerosene compared to similar helicopters in its weight class.


The main advantage of the K-Max is the minimal loss of performance at altitude and high temperature. Due to the special construction of the synchronized main rotors (Flettner


These elements make it an exceptional and reliable work tool, which has proven itself for the transport of different types of loads.


At first it was said that mountains were not possible with the K-Max because of the lack of hydraulic assistance for the control. The Rotex team was able to prove that the aircraft is not only great in the forest, but is also perfectly suited to mountains and load transport as a stable platform with low noise level and low downwind generation. Those are two characteristics that the ground teams and people living near work areas continue to appreciate.


system), it generates minimal downwind currents and sounds out only 72 decibels.


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