The K-MAX uses a unique double-rotor system in which the two intermeshing rotors cross each other, eliminating the need for a tail rotor. These advantages are less costly to maintain than a regular helicopter and make for a lighter and more efficient helicopter.
K-MAX Helicopter with Two Crossing Rotors is Lighter and More Efficient
The K-MAX is unlike most helicopters you’ve seen.
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