The K-MAX® is a hard-working helicopter that was designed to perform under extreme conditions and circumstances, with less maintenance. It maintains its capabilities in hot temperatures and at high altitudes, delivering a measurable performance advantage for operators working in harsh conditions. The K-MAX® is well suited to a variety of missions and applications, including:
• Emergency response
• Disaster relief, i.e. delivering supplies, removing obstacles
• Firefighting, with precise water drops: FIRE-MAX application
• Mobilization and logistics
• Construction, such as ski-lifts, oil rigs, pipelines, and concrete work
• Power line construction and repair
• Timber harvesting
• Oil and gas exploration
• High-rise firefighting
• Data relay station placement
• Wind energy construction support
• Emergency rescue
• Construction in wildlife protected areas
The K-MAX® consistently delivers superior, reliable performance. Mission after mission. Day after day. Year after year.
The K-MAX® can lift more than it weighs - 6,000 lbs.
The K-MAX® burns an average of 85 gallons of fuel per hour during lift operations, the most efficient lift-to-fuel ratio of any helicopter in its class.
- Max gross weight 12,000 lb/ 5443 kg
- Max takeoff weight (without external load) 7,000 lb/ 3175 kg
- Empty weight 5,145 lb/ 2334 kg
- Useful load 6,855 lb/ 3109 kg
- Cargo hook capacity 6,000 lb/ 2722 kg
- Lift Performance — ISA +15° C
- Sea Level 6,000 lb/ 2722 kg
- 5,000 feet 5,663 lb/ 2574 kg
- 10,000 feet 5,163 lb/ 2347 kg
- 15,000 feet 4,313 lb/ 1960 kg
- Hover Performance — 4,000 feet, 35° C (95° F)
- Hover IGE 12,000 lb/ 5443 kg
- Hover OGE 11,500 lb/ 5216 kg
- Powerplant
- Model Honeywell T53-17A1 gas turbine
- Thermodynamic rating 1,800 shaft horsepower
- Maximum airspeed
- Without external load 100 kt/ 185.2 kph
- With external load 80 kt/ 148.2 kph
Please contact us to request more information.
K-MAX® Diagram
K-MAX® Image Gallery
The Kaman Helicopters Product Support Team has a single focus: to keep you flying. Although the K-MAX® has an excellent track record of reliability, we are here to help answer questions, discuss concerns or address any problems you may be experiencing.
So whether you are fighting fires or delivering supplies, we'll keep you flying with unmatched technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer service. That's why we're here around the clock, ready to assist with your product support needs – whatever they may be and wherever you may be.
Please use the links below to find specific information and services. Or call us at (860) 243-7924.
We're here to help.
Technical Publications
The following manuals are for reference only and not to be used as official technical documents.
Spare Parts
Parts Order Processing
How to Order Material:
For information and action on orders, returns, repairs, overhauls, or exchange of parts and materials, contact your K-MAX® Product Support Center.
Product Support Center Toll Free Number:
1-888-616-KMAX (5629)
K-MAX® Product Support Center normal business hours are:
Parts Support:
7:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday
Technical Support:
7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday
Product Support Center Fax:
860-243-7047
Mail:
Kaman Aerospace Group
Helicopters Division
P.O. Box 2
Old Windsor Road
Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002
Attn: K-MAX Product Support Center
Field Service
Field Service Contacts:
Tim Graham
Supervisor K-MAX ILS/Field Service
Phone: 860-243-7231
Mobile: 860-214-7227
Email: Tim.Graham@kaman.com
Eric Paterson
Product Support Representative
Phone: 860-243-7924
Mobile: 860-214-7231
Email: Eric.Paterson@kaman.com
Nancy Hayford
K-MAX® Data Coordinator
Phone: 860-243-7554
Pilot Training
K-MAX® training courses are available for licensed helicopter pilots with varying levels of experience (Levels I through ll). A functional check pilot course is also available.
Our comprehensive, 9-day course encompasses ground school and flying. Ground school covers the aircraft systems, including: airframe, fuel, flight control, rotor, lighting, electrical, avionics, transmission, and engine. K-MAX technical publications are also covered.
In flight school, students are introduced to vertical reference and long-line flying, as well as cockpit familiarization, inspection and maintenance.
We also offer Bi-Annual Flight Review and recurrent training.
For enrollment or questions, please contact K-MAX® Product Support at 888-616-KMAX (5629).
Courses are subject to change without notice.
Maintenance Training
A comprehensive K-MAX® maintenance course, approved by Transport Canada for Canadian mechanics, provides a mix of classroom and hands-on training in these major areas:
• Maintenance Manual/Parts Catalog
• Airframe System
• Fuel System
• Flight Control System
• Rotor System
• Electrical System
• Transmission System
• Engine Systems
• Log Book
• Aircraft Handling
• Inspections
For enrollment or questions, please contact K-MAX® Product Support at 888-616-KMAX (5629).
Courses are subject to change without notice.
K-MAX® Price Catalog
For information on pricing, please contact our K-MAX® Product Support Team at 860- 243-7924.
Email us to request more info.
Kaman Aerospace Group
Helicopters Division
Old Windsor Road
P.O. Box 2
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Contact:
George.Schafer@kaman.com
Business Development Manager
UAS Product Group
Phone: 860-243-7357
