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| Height: | 55 m (180 ft) inflated |
| Fuel: | Propane |
| Type: | Rozier balloon |
| Model: | Cameron R-650 |
Gondola |
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| Height: | 3.1 m (10 ft 3 in) |
| Length: | 5.4 m (17 ft 10 in) |
| Weight: | 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) empty |
| Material: | Kevlar and carbon fiber composite weave |
| Cabin Air: | nitrogen-oxygen mixture |
| Cabin Pressure: | 3.5 psi at altitude |
| Manufacturer: | Cameron Balloons, 1998 |
| Location: | Gondola: National Air and Space Museum, Milestones of Flight Gallery |
Breitling Orbiter 3 was the first balloon to fly around the world non-stop, piloted by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones. Designed and built by Cameron Balloons, of Bristol, England, Breitling Orbiter 3 stood 55 m (180 ft) tall when fully inflated. The propane gas that fueled the six burners was contained in 28 titanium cylinders mounted in two rows along the sides of the gondola. Concerned about fuel consumption, the team added four additional propane containers prior to take-off; these additional four tanks were needed to complete the trip.
The gondola is located at the National Air and Space Museum, on display in the Milestones of Flight Gallery, while the envelope was displayed at the Gasometer Oberhausen from 2004-2006.
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