With counter rotating rotors, the Kaman K-MAX, now at MCAS Yuma, is capable of many things, including flying itself. | U.S. Marine Corps

The Marine Corps' first two Kaman K-MAX Helicopters arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The Kaman K-MAX (K-1200) is an American helicopter with intermeshing rotors (synchropter) built by Kaman Aircraft. It is optimized for external cargo load operations, and is able to lift a payload of over 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg), which is more than the helicopter's empty weight. (Learn more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaman_K-MAX) Visit our channel for more military videos: http://www.youtube.com/A

The Kaman K-MAX is one badass helicopter. Follow along with us as we get a closer look at the Kaman K-MAX K-1200 also known as "The Aerial Truck of the Sky". watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/sev6v6d9bKk #kaman #kmax #aviation #heli #verticalmag #avgeek #helicopterassociation #heliexpo | Vertical Plus

An Alaska pilot in the unique Kaman K-Max helicopter is halfway through a remote supply run, amid gale force winds. He makes it back to base to refuel–then it’s immediately onto the next challenging task: hauling a 5,000-pound load of lumber. A brand-new episode of Ice Airport Alaska airs tonight at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation