Kaman Aircraft 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.
Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine |
Engine Model | Lycoming O-435-K1 |
Engine Power | 186 kW | 250 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 |
Main Rotor Diameter | 12,19 m | 39 ft 12 in |
Rotor Disc Area | 116,7 m² | 1256 ft² |
Length (Fuselage) | 6,25 m | 20 ft 6 in |
Length | 12,19 m | 39 ft 12 in |
Height | 3,73 m | 12 ft 3 in |
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 |