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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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