To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

QuadA2012: USMC looks to extend K-Max trial in Afghanistan

4th April 2012 - 00:41 GMT | by Darren Lake, Tony Osborne in Nashville, US

RSS

Lockheed Martin is believed to be working with the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to extend the deployment of the K-Max unmanned cargo helicopter in Afghanistan.

Two of the aircraft are in Afghanistan conducting a trial with the US Marine Corps (USMC) resupplying forward operating bases from Camp Dwyer near Garmsir. 

Speaking to Stars and Stripes recently Maj Kyle O'Connor, who is overseeing the trial in theatre, said that they are 'working hard' to extend the deployment in theatre because of the success of the trials.

Lockheed Martin did not confirm whether the aircraft’s time in theatre would be

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Darren Lake

Author

Darren Lake


Darren has more than two decades of experience in aerospace and defence journalism. After completing …

Read full bio
Tony Osborne

Author

Tony Osborne


Tony was deputy editor of Defence Helicopter and Rotorhub magazines before joining Aviation Week in …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin