- Doman LZ-2A Pelican
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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 the 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 (65 kn; 121 km/h)
- Range: 220 mi (191 nmi; 354 km)
References
Notes
- ^ a b c d "American airplanes: Da - Dy". www.aerofiles.com. 11 March 2009. http://aerofiles.com/_d.html. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ a b Orbis 1985, p. 1455
Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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