INCAS - National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli"

FAI-AA/AX-6

FAI-AA/AX-8

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The hot air balloon, AX-6 consists of the following:

ENVELOPE: Type O-envelope with the volumes of 1600 m3. It is made from rip-stop polyester or polyamide 6.6 with a soft coating of polyurethane.

BASKET: It is wickerwork, coated by a protective varnish. The floor is double, made of plywood and is provided with eight supporting cables all made of steel. Maximum crew is 3.

PROPULSION SYSTEM: It includes a burner (P=2,4 kw) and two fuel cylindres made of steel with a volumes of 60 l with propane.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The hot air balloon, AX-8 consists of the following:

ENVELOPE: Type O-envelope with the volumes of 3000 m3. It is made from rip-stop polyester or polyamide 6.6 with a soft coating of polyurethane.

BASKET: It is wickerwork, coated by a protective varnish. The floor is double, made of plywood and is provided with eight supporting cables all made of steel. Maximum crew is 6.

PROPULSION SYSTEM: It includes a double burner (P=2 x 2,4 kw) and two fuel cylinders made of steel, with a volume of 60 l with propane

• aerial research (pictures taking, film shooting);
• inflight scienticfic, meteorological, hydrological research and environmental;
• protection as well as aerial support for local TV transmissions;
• dropping of parachute jumpers and gliders;
• sport, advertisment, entertainment.