The Kaman HOK-1 as depicted was donated to the HFI archives by the Kaman Aerospace Corp.
Kaman Aerospace Corp. HOK-1 |
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| The Kaman HOK-1 as depicted was donated to the HFI archives by the Kaman Aerospace Corp. |
Aircraft Specifications | |
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| First Flight: 1953 |
Main Rotor: 47 ft. |
| Engine: Twin GE T58-GE8 |
Max Speed: 75 mph |
| Height: 9 ft., 1 in. |
Length: 25 ft. |
| Gross Weight: 5,580 lbs. |
Empty Weight: 4,380 lbs. |
| About the Aircraft: The Kaman HOK-1 first flew in 1953 in last year of the Korean War. The HOK was the first helicopter designed to military specifications and the Kaman Huskie was a modification of the HOK. The HOK was powered by Pratt & Whitney reciprocating engines. Kaman produced 105 HOK/HUK helicopters that were flown by the US Marines and US Navy for medical evacuation, observation and training missions. |
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