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                 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       Washington, D.C. 20549


                              FORM 8-K

         Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
                 The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 1997



                          KAMAN CORPORATION
         (Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)





Connecticut                 0-1093                06-0613548
(State of                   (Commission           (I.R.S.
Incorporation)              File Number)          Employer
                                                  Identification
                                                  No.)






                       1332 Blue Hills Avenue
                        Bloomfield, CT 06002
              (Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (860) 243-7100

                           Not Applicable
    (Former name or former address, if changes since last report)

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Item 2.  Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

     On December 30, 1997, Kaman Corporation, a Connecticut
corporation (the "Company"), consummated the previously announced
disposition (the "Sciences Disposition") of its wholly owned
subsidiary Kaman Sciences Corporation, a Delaware corporation
("Kaman Sciences" or "KSC"), pursuant to a stock purchase agreement
(the "Agreement") between the Company and ITT Industries, Inc., an
Indiana corporation ("ITTI").  The Company sold all of the
outstanding capital stock of Kaman Sciences to ITTI for $135
million in cash, in accordance with the Agreement.

     The Agreement, and the Press Release of the Company dated
December 30, 1997, relating to the consummation of the Sciences
Disposition are being filed as exhibits to this Report.  Each of
such documents is incorporated herein by reference.  The foregoing
description is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
exhibits.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)     Financial Statements of Business Acquired:

        Not Applicable.

(b)     Pro Forma Financial Information:  

        The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
        Statements are filed with this report:
 
        Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet 
        as of September 30, 1997.

        Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements 
        of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 
        and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997.

        The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
        Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1997 reflects the
        estimated impact of the Sciences Disposition on the
        Company's consolidated financial position assuming that the
        transaction had been completed as of September 30, 1997. 
        The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
        Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31,
        1996 and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997
        reflect the estimated impact of the Sciences
        Disposition on the Company's consolidated statement
        of operations assuming that the transaction had been
        completed at the beginning of each period presented. 

       
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        The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements
        presented in this report have been prepared by the
        Company based upon assumptions deemed proper, are shown
        for illustrative purposes only, and are not necessarily
        indicative of the financial position or results of
        operations of the Company that would have actually resulted
        had the Sciences Disposition occurred as of the date or at
        the beginning of the periods presented, or that may result
        in the future.  The nonrecurring transactions related
        directly to the Sciences Disposition are excluded from the
        Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statements of Operations.
        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial
        statements should be read in conjunction with the
        historical financial statements and related notes of the
        Company for the year ended December 31, 1996 as filed on
        Form 10-K and for the nine months ended September 30, 1997,
        as filed on Form 10-Q.

(c)     Exhibits:

        (2) Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 14,
            1997, by and between Kaman Corporation and ITT
            Industries, Inc.

        (99) Press Release of Kaman Corporation dated December 30,
             1997.

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                   Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
                              (In thousands)
<TABLE>
                            September 30, 1997
                            ------------------- 


                                   Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                   ------------------------------
                             (As         Disposition Other         (Pro
                             Reported)   Of KSC(a)   Adjustments   Forma)
                             ---------   ----------- -----------   ------   
<S>                          <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents  $ 10,040       (115)     45,600(b)    55,525
  Accounts receivable         229,736    (21,857)       -         207,879
  Inventories                 197,224     (2,769)       -         194,455
  Other current assets         30,777     (3,225)       -          27,552
                             --------     -------    -------      -------
    Total current assets      467,777    (27,966)     45,600      485,411 

Property, plant &
 equipment(at cost):          190,502    (41,265)       -         149,237   
Less accumulated 
   depreciation               117,089    (23,649)       -          93,440
                             --------    --------    -------      ------- 
 Net property, plant
    & equipment                73,413    (17,616)       -          55,797 
 
Other assets                   10,760     (6,041)       -           4,719
                             --------    --------    -------      -------

     Total assets            $551,950    (51,623)     45,600      545,927
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
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                   Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
                              (In thousands)

                            September 30, 1997
                            ------------------- 




                                   Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                   ------------------------------
                             (As         Disposition Other         (Pro
                             Reported)   Of KSC(a)   Adjustments   Forma)
                             ---------   ----------- -----------   ------   
<S>                          <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>
Current liabilities:
  Notes payable              $ 14,920       (505)    (10,000)(b)    4,415
  Accounts payable             60,630     (3,692)       -          56,938
  Accrued liabilities          40,267    (13,919)       -          26,348
  Customer advances           101,789       -           -         101,789
  Other current liabilities    27,228       (279)       -          26,949
  Income taxes payable           -          -           -            -   
                             --------    --------    -------       ------ 
      Total current
        liabilities           244,834    (18,395)    (10,000)     216,439

Deferred credits               16,147     (2,822)       -          13,325 
Long-term debt, excluding
 current portion               59,690     (1,822)    (28,000)(b)   29,868
                             --------    --------    --------     ------- 
     Total liabilities        320,671    (23,039)    (38,000)     259,632 

Shareholders' equity:
 Series 2 preferred stock      57,140       -           -          57,140
 Other shareholders' 
  equity                      174,139    (28,584)     83,600(c)   229,155
                             --------    --------    -------      ------- 
     Total shareholders' 
       equity                 231,279    (28,584)     83,600      286,295
                             --------   ---------    -------     --------
       Total liabilities
        & shareholders' 
        equity               $551,950    (51,623)     45,600      545,927 
                             ========   =========    =======     ========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet.

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                  KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                           (IN THOUSANDS)


NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The pro forma adjustments to the condensed consolidated balance
sheet reflect the Sciences Disposition, as if the transaction
had been completed as of September 30, 1997.

NOTE 2 - PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

(a) Reflects the Sciences Disposition by eliminating KSC's balance
    sheet data from the condensed consolidated balance sheet of
    Kaman Corporation and subsidiaries at September 30, 1997.

(b) Reflects the receipt of net cash proceeds from the Sciences
    Disposition assuming the payment of related income taxes, the
    repayment of bank debt, and the payment of certain transaction
    expenses. 

(c) Reflects net increase in shareholders' equity associated with
    the Sciences Disposition.  The change in shareholders' equity
    of $55.0 million represents a pre-tax gain of approximately
    $95.0 million and estimated income tax expense of $40.0
    million.  The actual gain and tax consequences recorded in 1997
    will be dependent on the final book and tax basis.

        
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                    Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
   Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                        Year Ended December 31, 1996
               -------------------------------------------------

                                    Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                    ------------------------------
                             (As          Disposition Other       (Pro
                             Reported)    Of KSC(a)   Adjustments Forma)
                             ---------    ----------- -----------  ------
<TABLE>
<S>                          <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
Revenues:
  Net sales                  $948,106   (125,098)       -         823,008
  Other                         5,548       -           -           5,548
                             --------   ---------     ------      -------
                              953,654   (125,098)       -         828,556

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales               708,505   (108,518)       -         599,987
  Selling, general and
    administrative expenses   193,747     (8,536)       -         185,211
  Interest expense             10,023     (1,221)     (5,350)(b)    3,452
  Other expense                   702       (231)       -             471 
                              --------   ---------    -------      -------    
                              912,977   (118,506)     (5,350)     789,121
                             --------   ---------    --------     ------- 
Earnings before income 
  taxes                        40,677     (6,592)      5,350       39,435

Income taxes                   17,100     (2,709)      2,250(c)    16,641
                             --------    --------    -------     --------
Net earnings                 $ 23,577     (3,883)      3,100       22,794
                             ========    ========    =======     ========
Preferred stock dividend
  requirement                $ (3,716)      -           -          (3,716)
                             =========   ========    =======     =========
Earnings applicable to
  common stock               $ 19,861     (3,883)      3,100       19,078
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Per share:
  Net earnings per
    common share:
    Primary                  $   1.06                             $  1.02
    Fully diluted            $   1.00                             $   .97

  Average common shares
    outstanding: 
    Primary                    18,736                              18,736
    Fully diluted              24,732                              24,732
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
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                    Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
     Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                    Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 
                   --------------------------------------
                                   Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                   ------------------------------
                             (As          Disposition Other        (Pro
                             Reported)    Of KSC(a)   Adjustments  Forma)
                             ---------    ----------- ---------    ------
<TABLE>
<S>                          <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
Revenues                      772,376   (110,208)       -         662,168

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales               583,791    (95,228)       -         488,563
  Selling, general and
    administrative expenses   154,938     (7,528)       -         147,410
  Loss on sale of amplifier 
    business                   10,400       -           -          10,400
  Interest expense              6,516       (880)     (4,000)(b)    1,636
  Other expense/(income),net       69       (173)       -            (104)
                             --------    --------     -------     --------
                              755,714   (103,809)     (4,000)     647,905
                             --------    --------    --------     -------
Earnings before income taxes   16,662     (6,399)      4,000       14,263

Income taxes                    7,262     (2,577)      1,700(c)     6,385
                             --------    --------    -------      ------- 
Net earnings                 $  9,400     (3,822)      2,300        7,878
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Preferred stock dividend
  requirement                $ (2,787)      -           -          (2,787)
                             =========   ========    =======      ========
Earnings applicable to
  common stock               $  6,613     (3,822)      2,300        5,091
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Per share:
  Net earnings per
    common share:
    Primary                  $   0.35                             $   .27
    Fully diluted            $   0.35                             $   .27

  Average common shares
    outstanding:   
    Primary                    19,144                              19,144
    Fully diluted                *                                   *   
</TABLE>

*Fully diluted shares are not shown as the calculation is antidilutive.

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
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                  KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
      NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED 
                    STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS





NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The pro forma adjustments to the condensed consolidated statements
of operations reflect the Sciences Disposition as if the
transaction had been completed at the beginning of the period
for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, respectively.

NOTE 2 - PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

(a)  Reflects the Sciences Disposition by eliminating KSC's
     statement of operations data from the condensed consolidated
     statement of operations of Kaman Corporation and subsidiaries
     for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the nine months
     ended September 30, 1997. 
(b)  Reflects the interest savings from the repayment of bank debt
     as if it were repaid at the beginning of the period.

(c)  Reflects the increase in income taxes relating to the
     elimination of interest expense due to the repayment of bank
     debt.

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                             SIGNATURES



   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf, by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                 KAMAN CORPORATION

                                 By:  Robert M. Garneau 
                                      Executive Vice President and
                                      Chief Financial Officer



Dated: January 13, 1998


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                            EXHIBIT INDEX




   Exhibit          Description

      2            Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of 
                   November 14, 1997, by and between 
                   Kaman Corporation and ITT Industries, Inc.

     99            Press Release of the Company, dated 
                   December 30, 1997.
                   




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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       Washington, D.C. 20549

                              FORM 8-K

         Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
                 The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 1997

                          KAMAN CORPORATION
         (Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)

Connecticut                 0-1093                06-0613548
(State of                   (Commission           (I.R.S.
Incorporation)              File Number)          Employer
                                                  Identification
                                                  No.)

                       1332 Blue Hills Avenue
                        Bloomfield, CT 06002
              (Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (860) 243-7100

                           Not Applicable
    (Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
Item 2.  Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

     On December 30, 1997, Kaman Corporation, a Connecticut
corporation (the "Company"), consummated the previously announced
disposition (the "Sciences Disposition") of its wholly owned
subsidiary Kaman Sciences Corporation, a Delaware corporation
("Kaman Sciences" or "KSC"), pursuant to a stock purchase agreement
(the "Agreement") between the Company and ITT Industries, Inc., an
Indiana corporation ("ITTI").  The Company sold all of the
outstanding capital stock of Kaman Sciences to ITTI for $135
million in cash, in accordance with the Agreement.

     The Agreement, and the Press Release of the Company dated
December 30, 1997, relating to the consummation of the Sciences
Disposition are being filed as exhibits to this Report.  Each of
such documents is incorporated herein by reference.  The foregoing
description is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
exhibits.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)     Financial Statements of Business Acquired:

        Not Applicable.

(b)     Pro Forma Financial Information:  

        The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
        Statements are filed with this report:
 
        Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet 
        as of September 30, 1997.

        Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements 
        of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 
        and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997.

        The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
        Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1997 reflects the
        estimated impact of the Sciences Disposition on the
        Company's consolidated financial position assuming that the
        transaction had been completed as of September 30, 1997. 
        The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
        Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31,
        1996 and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997
        reflect the estimated impact of the Sciences
        Disposition on the Company's consolidated statement
        of operations assuming that the transaction had been
        completed at the beginning of each period presented.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements
        presented in this report have been prepared by the
        Company based upon assumptions deemed proper, are shown
        for illustrative purposes only, and are not necessarily
        indicative of the financial position or results of
        operations of the Company that would have actually resulted
        had the Sciences Disposition occurred as of the date or at
        the beginning of the periods presented, or that may result
        in the future.  The nonrecurring transactions related
        directly to the Sciences Disposition are excluded from the
        Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statements of Operations.
        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial
        statements should be read in conjunction with the
        historical financial statements and related notes of the
        Company for the year ended December 31, 1996 as filed on
        Form 10-K and for the nine months ended September 30, 1997,
        as filed on Form 10-Q.

(c)     Exhibits:

        (2) Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 14,
            1997, by and between Kaman Corporation and ITT
            Industries, Inc.

        (99) Press Release of Kaman Corporation dated December 30,
             1997.
Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
                              (In thousands)

                            September 30, 1997
                            ------------------- 

                                   Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                   ------------------------------
                             (As         Disposition Other         (Pro
                             Reported)   Of KSC(a)   Adjustments   Forma)
                             ---------   ----------- -----------   ------
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents  $ 10,040       (115)     45,600(b)    55,525
  Accounts receivable         229,736    (21,857)       -         207,879
  Inventories                 197,224     (2,769)       -         194,455
  Other current assets         30,777     (3,225)       -          27,552
                             --------     -------    -------      -------
    Total current assets      467,777    (27,966)     45,600      485,411 

Property, plant &
 equipment(at cost):          190,502    (41,265)       -         149,237   
Less accumulated 
   depreciation               117,089    (23,649)       -          93,440
                             --------    --------    -------      ------- 
 Net property, plant
    & equipment                73,413    (17,616)       -          55,797 
 
Other assets                   10,760     (6,041)       -           4,719
                             --------    --------    -------      -------

     Total assets            $551,950    (51,623)     45,600      545,927
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
                              (In thousands)

                            September 30, 1997
                            ------------------- 

                                   Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                   ------------------------------
                             (As         Disposition Other         (Pro
                             Reported)   Of KSC(a)   Adjustments   Forma)
                             ---------   ----------- -----------   ------
Current liabilities:
  Notes payable              $ 14,920       (505)    (10,000)(b)    4,415
  Accounts payable             60,630     (3,692)       -          56,938
  Accrued liabilities          40,267    (13,919)       -          26,348
  Customer advances           101,789       -           -         101,789
  Other current liabilities    27,228       (279)       -          26,949
  Income taxes payable           -          -           -            -   
                             --------    --------    -------       ------ 
      Total current
        liabilities           244,834    (18,395)    (10,000)     216,439

Deferred credits               16,147     (2,822)       -          13,325 
Long-term debt, excluding
 current portion               59,690     (1,822)    (28,000)(b)   29,868
                             --------    --------    --------     ------- 
     Total liabilities        320,671    (23,039)    (38,000)     259,632 

Shareholders' equity:
 Series 2 preferred stock      57,140       -           -          57,140
 Other shareholders' 
  equity                      174,139    (28,584)     83,600(c)   229,155
                             --------    --------    -------      ------- 
     Total shareholders' 
       equity                 231,279    (28,584)     83,600      286,295
                             --------   ---------    -------     --------
       Total liabilities
        & shareholders' 
        equity               $551,950    (51,623)     45,600      545,927 
                             ========   =========    =======     ========
See accompanying notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet.
KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                           (IN THOUSANDS)

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The pro forma adjustments to the condensed consolidated balance
sheet reflect the Sciences Disposition, as if the transaction
had been completed as of September 30, 1997.

NOTE 2 - PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

(a) Reflects the Sciences Disposition by eliminating KSC's balance
    sheet data from the condensed consolidated balance sheet of
    Kaman Corporation and subsidiaries at September 30, 1997.

(b) Reflects the receipt of net cash proceeds from the Sciences
    Disposition assuming the payment of related income taxes, the
    repayment of bank debt, and the payment of certain transaction
    expenses. 

(c) Reflects net increase in shareholders' equity associated with
    the Sciences Disposition.  The change in shareholders' equity
    of $55.0 million represents a pre-tax gain of approximately
    $95.0 million and estimated income tax expense of $40.0
    million.  The actual gain and tax consequences recorded in 1997
    will be dependent on the final book and tax basis.
Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
   Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                        Year Ended December 31, 1996
               -------------------------------------------------

                                    Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                    ------------------------------
                             (As          Disposition Other       (Pro
                             Reported)    Of KSC(a)   Adjustments Forma)
                             ---------    ----------- -----------  ------
Revenues:
  Net sales                  $948,106   (125,098)       -         823,008
  Other                         5,548       -           -           5,548
                             --------   ---------     ------      -------
                              953,654   (125,098)       -         828,556

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales               708,505   (108,518)       -         599,987
  Selling, general and
    administrative expenses   193,747     (8,536)       -         185,211
  Interest expense             10,023     (1,221)     (5,350)(b)    3,452
  Other expense                   702       (231)       -             471 
                              --------   ---------    -------      -------    
                              912,977   (118,506)     (5,350)     789,121
                             --------   ---------    --------     ------- 
Earnings before income 
  taxes                        40,677     (6,592)      5,350       39,435

Income taxes                   17,100     (2,709)      2,250(c)    16,641
                             --------    --------    -------     --------
Net earnings                 $ 23,577     (3,883)      3,100       22,794
                             ========    ========    =======     ========
Preferred stock dividend
  requirement                $ (3,716)      -           -          (3,716)
                             =========   ========    =======     =========
Earnings applicable to
  common stock               $ 19,861     (3,883)      3,100       19,078
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Per share:
  Net earnings per
    common share:
    Primary                  $   1.06                             $  1.02
    Fully diluted            $   1.00                             $   .97

  Average common shares
    outstanding: 
    Primary                    18,736                              18,736
    Fully diluted              24,732                              24,732
See accompanying notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
Kaman Corporation and Subsidiaries
     Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                    Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 
                   --------------------------------------
                                   Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 2)
                                   ------------------------------
                             (As          Disposition Other        (Pro
                             Reported)    Of KSC(a)   Adjustments  Forma)
                             ---------    ----------- ---------    ------
Revenues                      772,376   (110,208)       -         662,168

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales               583,791    (95,228)       -         488,563
  Selling, general and
    administrative expenses   154,938     (7,528)       -         147,410
  Loss on sale of amplifier 
    business                   10,400       -           -          10,400
  Interest expense              6,516       (880)     (4,000)(b)    1,636
  Other expense/(income),net       69       (173)       -            (104)
                             --------    --------     -------     --------
                              755,714   (103,809)     (4,000)     647,905
                             --------    --------    --------     -------
Earnings before income taxes   16,662     (6,399)      4,000       14,263

Income taxes                    7,262     (2,577)      1,700(c)     6,385
                             --------    --------    -------      ------- 
Net earnings                 $  9,400     (3,822)      2,300        7,878
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Preferred stock dividend
  requirement                $ (2,787)      -           -          (2,787)
                             =========   ========    =======      ========
Earnings applicable to
  common stock               $  6,613     (3,822)      2,300        5,091
                             ========    ========    =======      =======
Per share:
  Net earnings per
    common share:
    Primary                  $   0.35                             $   .27
    Fully diluted            $   0.35                             $   .27

  Average common shares
    outstanding:   
    Primary                    19,144                              19,144
    Fully diluted                *                                   *
*Fully diluted shares are not shown as the calculation is antidilutive.

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
      NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED 
                    STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The pro forma adjustments to the condensed consolidated statements
of operations reflect the Sciences Disposition as if the
transaction had been completed at the beginning of the period
for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, respectively.

NOTE 2 - PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

(a)  Reflects the Sciences Disposition by eliminating KSC's
     statement of operations data from the condensed consolidated
     statement of operations of Kaman Corporation and subsidiaries
     for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the nine months
     ended September 30, 1997. 
(b)  Reflects the interest savings from the repayment of bank debt
     as if it were repaid at the beginning of the period.

(c)  Reflects the increase in income taxes relating to the
     elimination of interest expense due to the repayment of bank
     debt.
SIGNATURES

   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf, by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                 KAMAN CORPORATION

                                 By:  Robert M. Garneau 
                                      Executive Vice President and
                                      Chief Financial Officer

Dated: January 13, 1998
EXHIBIT INDEX

   Exhibit          Description

      2            Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of 
                   November 14, 1997, by and between 
                   Kaman Corporation and ITT Industries, Inc.

     99            Press Release of the Company, dated 
                   December 30, 1997.