Firefighting Demo Could Be Window For Unmanned K-Max

The U.S. Interior Department is planning a demonstration to assess the feasibility of using an optionally piloted heavy-lift helicopter for missions including fire suppression at night and in low visibility and cargo delivery. The project could give partners Lockheed Martin and Kaman an opportunity...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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