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)