Kaman K-700

The Kaman K-700 was a proposed rescue helicopter built by Kaman. It was designed in 1969 for the United States Air Force. It employed the use of two PT6A turboshafts, streamlined fuselage and a large tail fin. It never progressed past the design stage.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to hold a maximum of 14 passengers. It had a stretched fuselage of approximately 12.5 m. In addition, the K-700 was to have a bullet-resistant windshield, self-sealing fuel tanks, provisions for auxiliary tanks, and an array of armament comparaable to contemporary gunships.

The USAF declined to purchase the K-700 even after Kaman's promise to deliver it in under 20 months.[1][2]

References
  1. "Kaman K-700 helicopter - development history, photos, technical data". www.aviastar.org. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  2. "Kaman K-700 - Stingray's List of Rotorcraft". sites.google.com. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
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