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Old 05-04-2007, 08:19   #5
Air.177
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The new version of that bird, the K-Max is still in use. No Passenger capabilities whatsoever, but it's a pretty decent GP Helicopter. B/C of the way the rotors arc, you always approach these from straight ahead. These are used extensively in Logging and fire-fighting in this country.

Here's some Specs for the K-max:
The Kmax lifts 6,000 lbs. at sea level, and will still lift over 5,000 lbs. at 8,000 ft. density altitude, while only consuming 84 gallons fuel/hour (322 liters/hr).


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