The Kaman K - MAX intermeshing helicopter is one crazy rig to watch! | Street FX Motorsport & Graphics

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

Kaman K-MAX. Synchropter Helicopter with intermeshing rotors From the manufacturer website "The key to the K-MAX helicopter efficiency is an oversized intermeshing rotor system with servo-flap control. Operating without a tail rotor, all engine power is transferred directly to the large counter-rotating main rotors. What's more, the K-MAX maintains its power and performance at high altitudes and temperatures and requires less maintenance than helicopters with the traditional tail rotor configura

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

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