Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope
Item Name Code (INC) 80403
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This component of an aerostat or airship (dirigible) is comprised of a lightweight skin filled with a lifting gas, such as helium. The lifting gas may be in one or more gasbags. The envelope may be non-rigid, semi-rigid, or rigid. The envelope shape may be conventional (ellipsoidal) or hybrid (combining the buoyant lift of lighter-than-air gas with the aerodynamic lift created by the shape of the aircraft as it flies through the air).
Additional Information for Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope
Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope refers to the large, flexible, and airtight structure that contains the lifting gas (usually helium) in an aerostat or airship. It is a component of the Airframe Structural Components supply class, which includes various structural elements that contribute to the overall integrity and stability of an aircraft or aerospace craft.
In the supply group Aerospace Craft And Structural Components, the Airframe Structural Components class encompasses a wide range of parts and components that are essential for the construction and operation of aerospace craft. These components include but are not limited to fuselage frames, wing ribs, stringers, bulkheads, fairings, and other structural elements that provide support, strength, and aerodynamic efficiency to the aircraft.
The Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope, specifically, is responsible for containing the lifting gas and maintaining the shape and buoyancy of the aerostat or airship. It is typically made of lightweight and durable materials, such as nylon or polyester fabric, coated with airtight and weather-resistant coatings. The envelope is designed to withstand the internal pressure caused by the lifting gas and external forces encountered during flight.
Overall, the Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope is a critical component of the airframe structure in aerospace craft, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of aerostats and airships.
Related Item Names for INC 80403 Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 80403 Aerostat-Airship Balloon Envelope Page 1 of 1
- 3830100-003-105
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: B
- 3830100-003-103
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: B
- 4D04885G01
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: B