K-MAX unmanned helicopter makes first cargo delivery

Engineerblogger
Jan 3, 2012

K-MAX is the Marine's first unmanned helicopter.  Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin

A new era in unmanned aviation began earlier this month when Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 operated a K-MAX unmanned helicopter during its historic 90-minute flight, Dec. 17. K-MAX is the Marine's first unmanned helicopter designed for resupplying troops in remote locations. During its maiden flight, K-MAX successfully delivered about 3,500 pounds of food and supplies to troops at a forward operating base in Afghanistan without risk to a pilot.

Source: NAVAIR


Related Information:

• The Navy and Marine Corps Select Lockheed Martin/Kaman Unmanned K-MAX for Afghanistan Deployment
• Lockheed Martin/KAMAN K-MAX Completes U.S. Navy Unmanned Cargo Assessment