Doman LZ-2A Pelican

LZ-2A Pelican
Role Experimental helicopter
National origin United States
Manufacturer Doman Helicopters
First flight 1949
Number built 1
Developed into Doman LZ-4

The Doman LZ-2A Pelican was an American five-seat helicopter designed and developed by Doman Helicopters of Danbury, Connecticut.[1][2]

Design and development

Following the test flying of a Doman-designed rotor on a modified Sikorsky R-6 (designated the LZ-1A by Doman) the company developed a five-seat helicopter to use the rotor.[1] Little information is available on the LZ-2A other than it was developed into the larger eight-seat Doman LZ-4, the LZ-4 was the first helicopter designed completely by the company which indicates that the LZ-2A was perhaps a further development of the Sikorsky-based LZ-1.[2] The LZ-2A Pelican was powered by a 245 hp (183 kW) Franklin engine.[1]

Specifications

Data from www.aerofiles.com[1]

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 5
  • Length: 36 ft 4 in (11.07 m)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Franklin , 245 hp (183 kW)
  • Main rotor diameter: 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 85 mph (137 km/h, 74 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 75 mph (121 km/h, 65 kn)
  • Range: 220 mi (350 km, 190 nmi)

References

  1. ^ a b c d "American airplanes: Da - Dy". www.aerofiles.com. 11 March 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  2. ^ a b Orbis 1985, p. 1455

Bibliography

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Doman aircraft.