Doman LZ-4
Doman Helicopters · United States · first flew 1950 · helicopter
The Doman LZ-4 was an American eight-seat helicopter designed and developed by Doman Helicopters of Danbury, Connecticut.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.61 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Main cabin with three rows of double seats behind a two-crew flight deck
- Tail boom with a cranked-up rear section carrying the tail rotor
- Four-leg undercarriage
Look for the eight-seat cabin with three rows of double seats behind a two-crew flight deck, and the four-leg undercarriage. The tail boom has a cranked-up rear section carrying the tail rotor.
Specifications
- The Doman LZ-4 has a length of 11.61 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.64 m (48 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Doman LZ-2A Pelican after that helicopter had been test flown, and first flew in November 1950. It was powered by a 400 hp Lycoming SO-580-B eight-cylinder engine.
Variants
The LZ-4 was an experimental helicopter and only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was designed to carry eight people, with large folding doors allowing bulky cargo to be loaded into the main cabin.
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