Aircraft
K-Max Proves Unmanned Heli-Lift in Afghanistan
Two unmanned K-Max helicopters deployed to Afghanistan late last year for a military user evaluation are performing well, according to contractor Lockheed Martin. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Two unmanned K-Max helicopters deployed to Afghanistan late last year for a military user evaluation are performing well, according to contractor Lockheed Martin. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

The two K-Max unmanned helicopters deployed to Afghanistan late last year by the U.S. Marine Corps are performing well, according to contractor Lockheed Martin. The unmanned K-Max carries underslung loads, and was developed from the Kaman Aerospace intermeshing-rotor design intended for piloted forestry and firefighting work.