BFCL.010 Classes and groups of balloons

Regulation (EU) 2020/357

For the purpose of this Annex, balloons shall be categorised in the following classes and groups:

1. “hot-air balloon” class:
   
   
   1. group A: envelope capacity up to 3 400 m³ (120 069 ft³);
   2. group B: envelope capacity between 3 401 m³ (120 070 ft³) and 6 000 m³ (211 888 ft³);
   3. group C: envelope capacity between 6 001 m³ (211 889 ft³) and 10 500 m³ (370 804 ft³);
   4. group D: envelope capacity of more than 10 500 m³ (370 804 ft³);
      
      
2. “gas balloon” class;
   
   
3. “mixed balloon” class;
   
   
4. “hot-air airship” class.

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