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Doman LZ 2A Pelican

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First flight
  
1949

Manufacturer
  
Doman Helicopters

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

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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. 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. The LZ-2A Pelican was powered by a 245 hp (183 kW) Franklin engine.

Specifications

Data from www.aerofiles.com

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 (65 kn; 121 km/h)
  • Range: 220 mi (191 nmi; 354 km)

    • References

    Doman LZ-2A Pelican Wikipedia
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