Balloon (aircraft)
Balloons are a type of lighter than air aircraft that remain aloft due to their buoyancy. Balloons travel by moving with the wind. They are distinct from airships which are buoyant aircraft which can be propelled through the air in a controlled manner. They are also distinct from aerostats which
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Lighter than air - Aircraft - Airships - Aerostats
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are balloons that are moored to the ground rather than free flying.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Types of balloon aircraft |
| ► | History |
| ► | Balloons as flying machines |
| ► | Balloons in the military |
| ► | See also |
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