The O-Type envelope combines the engineering efficiency of the popular Viva and the advertising effectiveness of the smoother N-Type envelopes…a balloon for all! This was ideally suited to the sports pilot or promotional work but has now been generally superseded by the need for an artwork-friendly, smooth surface balloon, like the fabulous Z Type.
These envelopes are horizontally cut to 12 bulbous gores, attached to twelve stainless steel flying wires.
O-Types can be made from our durable RipStop (69gsm) or our high tenacity superlight RipStop (38gsm - that's nearly half the weight of standard computer paper!). Cameron Balloons designed Hyperlast is also available throughout our range of hot air balloon envelopes.
Both the Cameron O-26 and Cameron O-31 are perfect for those pilots that are serious about enjoying the freedom of flight and experiencing an enhanced adrenaline high. With unequalled reputation for quality, a Cameron Hopper offers exciting opportunities for leisure, sport and commercial teams.
New Hoppers are made from our stunning Superlight RipStop (38gsm) - that's nearly half the weight of standard computer paper...
With an envelope weight starting from only 29kg, this stunning advance in fabric technology introduces even lighter ballooning from Cameron Balloons Ltd. Add this to the Neo Hopper base unit & burner, an aluminium 'Alugas' 40 cylinder or a Titanium 60 cylinder and you have yourself a 'Record-Breaking' possibility. Superlight ballooning is likely to get even more interesting from now on...
All envelopes are delivered with envelope karabiners, envelope bag and relevant paperwork.
| O-26 Hopper | O-31 Hopper | O-42 | O-56 | O-65 | O-77 | O-84 | O-90 | O-105 | O-120 | O-140 | O-160 | O-38 | |
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| Size cu.ft | 26,000 | 31,450 | 42,000 | 56,000 | 65,000 | 77,500 | 84,000 | 90,000 | 105,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 | 38,000 |
| Size cu.M | 736 | 890 | 1,190 | 1,586 | 1,841 | 2,195 | 2,379 | 2,549 | 2,974 | 3,398 | 3,965 | 4,531 | 1,076 |
| No. of gores | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Passenger no. | Pilot only | Pilot only | Pilot + 1 | Pilot + 1 | Pilot + 1 or 2 | Pilot + 2 | Pilot + 2 | Pilot + 2 or 3 | Pilot + 3 or 4 | Pilot + 4 or 5 | Pilot + 5 or 6 | Pilot + 6 or 7 | Pilot |
| Nomex option | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | SCoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop | Scoop |
| Dimensions | 14.5m / 11.7m | 15.4m / 12.4m | 17m / 13.8m | 18.8m / 15.2m | 19.6m / 15.9m | 20.6m / 16.8m | 21m / 17.3m | 21.6m / 17.7m | 22.6m / 18.7m | 23.5m / 19.5m | 24.6m / 20.5m | 25.1m / 21.5m | 16.3m / 14.1m |
| Typical envelope weight | Superlight - 29kg | Superlight - 32kg | Superlight - 42kg | Superlight - 52kg | Superlight - 60kg | Superlight - 70kg or Ripstop Nylon - 100kg. | Superlight - 73kg or Ripstop Nylon - 105kg. | Superlight - 76kg or Ripstop Nylon - 112kg. | Superlight - 90kg or Ripstop Nylon - 125kg | Superlight - 100kg or Ripstop - 135kg | Ripstop Nylon - 150kg | Ripstop Nylon - 165kg | Superlight 37kgs |
| Deflation systems options | Parachute | Parachute | Parachute | Parachute | Parachute | Parachute / RDS | Parachute / RDS | Parachute / RDS | Parachute / RDS | Parachute / RDS | Parachute / RDS | Parachute / RDS | Parachute |
| Turning vents | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Optional extra* | Included | Included | Included | Optional extra* |
| Design Chart | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download |
By far the greatest weight saving can be made by using a lighter envelope fabric. For the same price as our regular ripstop, the weight of your balloon can be up to 30% depending on the type and size of balloon required.
Other specifications like flat-webbing tapes, 3mm diameter flying wires and lightweight crown-line will all compliment your choice.
Why not include Kevron load tapes? they are immensely strong and very light weight, offering a further 4% reduction in weight from our standard envelopes. These 'tapes' are encapsulated within the seams, to protect them from damaging UV rays.
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Each balloon envelope is built from individual “blocks” of fabric called panels, which are grouped into vertical “stripes” known as gores.
All balloons require regular maintenance and servicing which keeps balloon-systems working well and enables years of happy flying – maintenance usually takes place after 100 flying hours or 12 months whichever is sooner. Airworthiness Inspection & Maintenance Manual (UK).
Cameron Balloons fabrics have anti-mould, anti-mildew and anti-UV degradation agents added to them to prolong the life and colour of our balloons. Fluorocarbon is also added to the outside face of the fabric to defend the fabric from moisture, dirt and debris.
Excellence really is our lowest standard; exemplary quality, proven reliability and attentive service are some of Cameron Balloons key and constantly striven for company goals.
Our range of complete balloons, airships and lighter-than-air craft are all fully certified and approved.
Cameron Balloons also offers assurance – An ESCROW account is available – guaranteeing that your deposit payment is safe with us.
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