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Unmanned Cargo Helicopter Shows Sustainability In Test

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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

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The K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopter demonstrated operation sustainability during a key test for the program, the Navy said recently as it seeks a system for ferrying supplies to soldiers in remote locations on the battlefield. The five-day Quick Reaction Assessment (QRA) drills took place at the Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., in mid-August. Lockheed Martin [LMT] is the lead on K-MAX in partnership with Kaman Aerospace [KAMN]. The unmanned helicopter system is intended to reduce the risks associated with moving supplies…

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