Unique Intermeshing-Rotor Helicopter Kaman K-MAX Landing

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: ) The K-MAX will be added to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s already vast collec