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🌍 Sion airport (SIR/LSGS) The Kaman K-MAX (company designation K-1200) is an American helicopter with intermeshing rotors (synchropter) by Kaman Aircraft. It is optimized for external cargo load operations, and is able to lift a payload of over 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg), which is more than the helicopter's empty weight. It first flew on december 23, 1991 and is still in production (56 built to date). Max gross weight (with external load) : 12,000 lb 5,443 kg Max take-off weight : 7,000 lb 3,175 kg Empty weight : 5,145 lb 2,334 kg Useful load : 6,855 lb 3,109 kg Cargo hook capacity ! 6,000 lb 2,722 kg Fuel capacity: 1,541 lb (699 kg) / 228.5 US gal (190 imp gal; 865 l) Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell T53-17A-1 turboshaft engine, 1,350 shp (1,010 kW) flat rated for take-off up to ~29,000 ft (8,839 m) Never exceed speed: 100 kn (120 mph, 190 km/h) clean 80 kn (92 mph; 148 km/h) with external load Range: 300 nmi (350 mi, 560 km) with max load Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m) Hover ceiling IGE: 26,300 ft (8,016 m)