Formed in 1945 as Kaman Aircraft Corporation. Kaman Aerospace Corporation has diversified from a specialist helicopter manufacturer to R&D and component supplier to F-14, A-6, F-22, B-1, C-17 and V-22 programmes. Includes wing supply, reverse thrusters and other components for Boeing and the NASA Space Shuttle. Produced the famous H-43 Huskie with an impressive safety record based on synchronised, contra-rotating and interlocking rotor configuration, advanced rotor control, composite material and fabrication culiminating in the 101 rotor system used in the SH-2G Super Seasprite.