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Charles Kaman was born on 15 June, 1919 in Washington, D.C., is an American businessman, engineer and inventor. Discover Charles Kaman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

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Occupation Aircraft designer, Musical Instrument designer
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 15 June, 1919
Birthday 15 June
Birthplace Washington, D.C.
Date of death 2011
Died Place Bloomfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Charles Kaman's Wife?

His wife is Helen Kaman (née Sylvander) (1945–1971; divorced); Roberta Kaman (née Hallock; married from 1971 until her death in 2010)

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Wife Helen Kaman (née Sylvander) (1945–1971; divorced); Roberta Kaman (née Hallock; married from 1971 until her death in 2010)
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Children C. William Kaman II, Steven W. Kaman and Cathleen Kaman Wood

Charles Kaman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Charles Kaman worth at the age of 92 years old? Charles Kaman’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Charles Kaman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1919

Charles Huron Kaman (June 15, 1919 – January 31, 2011) was an American aeronautical engineer, businessman, inventor, and philanthropist, known for his work in rotary-wing flight and also in musical instrument design via the Kaman Music Corporation.

Charles Huron Kaman was born in 1919 to Charles William Kaman and Mabel Davis Kaman in Washington, D.C., the son of a construction supervisor.

1940

He later attended Catholic University of America, gaining an engineering degree magna cum laude in 1940.

Kaman's first aircraft experience was working for Igor Sikorsky.

1945

In 1945, he started his own aircraft company, Kaman Aircraft, to pursue his own designs.

They married in 1945 and divorced in 1971.

1947

In January 1947, the Kaman K-125 helicopter first flew.

It utilized intermeshing rotors and Kaman's patented servo-flap rotor control.

1951

The Kaman K-225, first flown in 1951, also used intermeshing rotors with servo-flap control and was the world's first helicopter to be powered by a gas turbine.

1966

Kaman was an aficionado of the guitar, and in 1966, he founded Ovation Instruments.

The company would become the Ovation Guitar Company and developed an acoustic guitar using aerospace composite materials, featuring a rounded back design.

Kaman also founded Kaman Industrial Technologies, one of the largest industrial distributors in North America.

He and his second wife, Roberta, created the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, and developed a breed of German Shepherd to act as guide dogs.

Kaman's first wife was the former Helen Sylvander.

1971

Later in 1971 he remarried, to Roberta Hallock, who died in 2010.

He had three children — C. William Kaman, II; Steven W. Kaman; and Mrs. Cathleen Kaman Wood.

2011

Kaman died in Bloomfield, Connecticut, on January 31, 2011, at the age of 91.

He had suffered from Alzheimer's disease in his last years.

Kaman was awarded honorary degrees by the University of Connecticut, the University of Hartford, and the University of Colorado.

His other honors included:

2018

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