1949


Kaman K-225

Derived from K-190




Open frame three-seat utility helicopter developed from K-190 with Kaman twin rotor system and provision for agricultural twin hoppers and dusting system. Powered by one 225hp Textron Lycoming O-435-A2 piston engine driving wooden main rotor blades. Prot. N404A. 7 built. One aircraft for USAF as H-22 (s/n 50-1271). One aircraft for USMC and two for USN (one later passed to USCG.) [Unofficial designation XHTK-1.]
Disc area shown below ignores overlap of intermeshing blades.


Specifications K-225


Engine 1 x
Capacity 1 + 2
Length (m) 7.01
Height (m) 14.17
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m) 11.58
Disc area (m2) 210.73
Weight (kgs)     Max: 1225
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 105     Max: 117
Range (km) 310
Ceiling (m) 1875     Max: 3655
Rate/Climb (m/min) 198


  Derivatives & Versions of K-225


ModelYearHistory
Huskie

1949
1949



  List of Operators of K-225


Years Model Org
1950/54 usa US Coast Guard
1950/56 usa US Navy





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