Inside of a Cameron N-65 hot air balloon
N-Type

N-TYPE

The Classic.

The original ‘Corporate’ balloon N-Type provides maximum visibility with a perfect, almost flat surface to display even the largest and most complicated artwork.


The Classic.

Like our Z-Type, the N-Type provides maximum visibility with a perfect, almost flat surface to display even the largest and most complicated artwork. Designed to a natural form which yields zero horizontal fabric stress, the loads are carried by closely-spaced, vertical load tapes.

Constructed from 24 gores (28 to 32 on larger models), the N-Type envelope is the premium choice for effective promotional use. Today, the reason the choose an N-Type instead of a Z-type comes down to color pattern. If you need 48 (or more) vertical ‘half-gore’ stripes, then the N-Type is for you. If you’re flexible in your color pattern, or like the look of horizontal stripes, checker-pattern or other designs, then the more economical Z-type is a great choice. Both share the same shape and smoothness, and both fly beautifully.

C-Type Balloon

Envelope Standard Features

Cameron N-77 hot air balloon with custom Ben & Jerry's branding and artwork
  • Kevlar or stainless steel suspension cables
  • Kevlar deflation line
  • 58 inches of Nomex mouth panels
  • Full Nomex Scoop on full systems
  • Hyperlast™ parachute
  • Mechanical advantage parachute pulley system
  • Interior horizontal load tapes
  • Fully tapered envelope panels for a smooth appearance
  • Cameron’s exclusive “Loaded” Mouth™ that ensures efficient inflations
  • Top tether capabilities
  • Heavy-duty Cordura carry bag
  • A fully transferable warranty: 6-year / 350-hour on Caliber™ fabric, and 6-year / 600-hour on field-proven Hyperlast™ fabric
ModelVolume (Cu Ft)FAI CategoryCertified Weight (lbs)Std WeightTop 1/3 HyperlastHeightDiameterTop Panel
N-3131,000AX-46201051204442D
N-4242,000AX-58401401554745D
N-5656,000AX-612001581745249D
N-6565,000AX-713001781945452D
N-7070,000AX-714001962165553D
N-7777,000AX-715402042265755D
N-9090,000AX-818002292456058D
N-100100,000AX-820002432616260D
N-105105,000AX-821002492726361D
N-120120,000AX-924002702996663D
N-133133,000AX-926602873186866D
N-145145,000AX-1029003053377067D
N-160160,000AX-1032003283587270D
N-180180,000AX-1036003613917573D
N-210210,000AX-1042003964347976D

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Envelope Options

  • Rotation Vents – Single or Double, with a choice of two types: Passenger or Alternative
  • Additional Hyperlast™ panels in the upper region of the envelope
Cameron N-77 hot air balloon with custom AC-Delco branding in flight