Breitling Orbiter

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Breitling Orbiter was the name of three different Rozière Balloons made by Cameron Balloons to circumnavigate the globe. The first two balloons never made it, while the third made a successful attempt in 1999 [1].

Milestone:

  • First nonstop flight around the world by balloon

Date of milestone:

Vehicle:

  • Breitling Orbiter 3 gondola

Manufacturer:

Artifact location:

Gondola:

  • Length: 5.4 m (17 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 3.1 m (10 ft 3 in)
  • Weight, empty: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Manufacturer: Cameron Balloons, Bristol, United Kingdom, 1998

[edit] References

  1. ^ FAI entry of the record
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