Z-TYPE
The All-Purpose Performer.
The Z-Type is the modern smooth-gored balloon, designed to do everything well.
The All-Purpose Performer
The Z-type is the modern smooth-gored envelope — built to do everything well.
Engineered with the same great shape and smoothness as the Cameron N-type, the “Z” is a 24-gore smooth envelope, designed with numerous panels that have a horizontal orientation. Take your creative energy to new heights with hundreds of panels and more than 16 colors. Spirals, checkerboards, solids, or a combination — they’re all possible!
Envelope Standard Features
- 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
Specifications
| Model | Gores | Volume Cu Ft | FAI Category | Gross Lift | Std Weight | Top 1/3 Hyperlast | Height | Diam. | Top Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-31 | 24 | 31,000 | AX-5 | 620 | 130 | 155 | 43 | 40 | I |
| Z-42 | 24 | 42,000 | AX-5 | 840 | 140 | 155 | 47 | 45 | J |
| Z-56 | 24 | 56,000 | AX-6 | 1120 | 158 | 174 | 52 | 49 | L |
| Z-60 | 24 | 60,000 | AX-7 | 1200 | 165 | 179 | 53 | 50 | L |
| Z-65 | 24 | 65,000 | AX-7 | 1300 | 178 | 194 | 54 | 52 | L |
| Z-70 | 24 | 70,000 | AX-7 | 1400 | 196 | 216 | 55 | 54 | M |
| Z-77 | 24 | 77,500 | AX-7 | 1540 | 204 | 226 | 57 | 55 | M |
| Z-84 | 24 | 84,000 | AX-8 | 1680 | 215 | 235 | 59 | 57 | N |
| Z-90 | 24 | 90,000 | AX-8 | 1800 | 229 | 245 | 60 | 58 | N |
| Z-105 | 24 | 105,000 | AX-8 | 2100 | 249 | 272 | 64 | 61 | O |
| Z-120 | 24 | 120,000 | AX-9 | 2400 | 270 | 299 | 66 | 63 | P |
| Z-133 | 24 | 133,000 | AX-9 | 2660 | 287 | 318 | 69 | 66 | Q |
| Z-140 | 24 | 140,000 | AX-9 | 2800 | 300 | 330 | 70 | 67 | Q |
| Z-145 | 24 | 145,000 | AX-10 | 2900 | 305 | 337 | 71 | 67 | Q |
| Z-150 | 24 | 150,000 | AX-10 | 3000 | 325 | 348 | 72 | 68 | Q |
| Z-160 | 24 | 160,000 | AX-10 | 3200 | 328 | 358 | 73 | 70 | Q |
| Z-180 | 24 | 180,000 | AX-10 | 3600 | 361 | 391 | 76 | 73 | R |
| Z-210 | 24 | 210,000 | AX-10 | 4200 | 396 | 434 | 79 | 76 | S |
| Z-225 | 24 | 225,000 | AX-11 | 4500 | 448 | 466 | 82 | 78 | T |
| Z-250 | 24 | 250,000 | AX-11 | 5000 | 476 | 508 | 85 | 81 | T |
| Z-275 | 24 | 275,000 | AX-11 | 5500 | 507 | 541 | 88 | 84 | U |
| Z-300 | 24 | 300,000 | AX-11 | 6000 | 538 | 574 | 90 | 86 | V |
| Z-315 | 24 | 315,000 | AX-11 | 6300 | 555 | 593 | 92 | 87 | V |
| Z-340 | 24 | 340,000 | AX-12 | 6800 | 584 | 624 | 94 | 90 | W |
| Z-375 | 24 | 375,000 | AX-12 | 7500 | 624 | 666 | 97 | 93 | W |
| Z-400 | 24 | 400,000 | AX-12 | 8000 | 651 | 695 | 99 | 95 | X |
Gallery
Envelope Options
- EasyVent™ – the world’s best reversible, rapid-deflation system
- Rotation Vents – Single or Double, with a choice of two types: Passenger or Alternative
- Additional Hyperlast™ panels in the upper region of the envelope
- Top tether loops
