Kaman’s Unmanned K-MAX Wins Innovation Award

The Kaman Unmanned K-MAX cargo helicopter has received the Platinum Innovation Prize from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership, Inc. The Unmanned K-MAX is an innovative helicopter that combines unique lift efficiency with the flexibility of programmable unmanned flight to handle a wide variety of military and civil missions. Even in an uncertain economy, Kaman Aerospace has shown that forward-looking organizations continue to introduce and bring to market new products and services, said Sheila Carmine, founder and director of the Partnership. The award cites the Unmanned K-MAX cargo helicopter for saving lives through innovation, and Carmine added that No other unmanned rotary-wing vehicle has the capability and the proven performance of Kaman’s Unmanned K-MAX. Kaman is honored to receive a platinum CQIA Innovation Prize, said Terry Fogarty, General Manager of Kaman Helicopters Unmanned Aircraft Systems Product Group, who accepted the award on the companys behalf. The Unmanned K-MAXs proven performance and exceptional lift capability will enable our armed forces to handle combat resupply missions without exposing air crews to danger on the battlefield, and alleviate the exposure to improvised explosive devices associated with ground convoys. Kamans innovation can truly save lives. The Unmanned K-MAX, developed by Kaman Aerospace Corp.s Helicopters […]
Kaman’s Unmanned K-MAX Wins Innovation Award