Kaman Aircraft K-240 / HTK-1 / TH-43E
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K-240 / HTK-1 / TH-43E
Trainer / Rescue Helicopter
The Kaman K-240 / HTK-1 is a single-engine three-seat trainer and rescue helicopter with intermeshing rotors produced by the US-American manufacturer Kaman Aircraft Corporation, today Kaman Aerospace Corporation. The Kaman K-240 was designated HTK-1 in US Navy service, redesignated TH-43E in 1962.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Passengers | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Lycoming O-435-4 | |
| Engine Power | 179 kW | 240 hp |
| Speed | 130 km/h | 70 kts 81 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.267 m | 14.000 ft |
| Range | 193 km | 104 NM 120 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 1.043 kg | 2.300 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 1.406 kg | 3.100 lbs |
| Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 4 | 4 |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 12,19 m | 40,0 ft |
| Rotor Disc Area | 116,7 m² | 1256 ft² |
| Length (Fuselage) | 6,25 m | 20,5 ft |
| Length | 12,19 m | 40,0 ft |
| Height | 3,73 m | 12,2 ft |
| First Flight | 1950 (K-225) | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1951-1953 | |
| Total Production | 29 | |
| Developed from | Kaman K-225 | |
| FAA TCDS | 1H3 | |
| Data for (Version) | Kaman HTK-1 | |
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