Rather than owned the helmet, why not over-sized it? Nowadays, hot air balloon come in many unusual size. Conventional design become too common and people demand fresh design. Designer also become more creative in designing and we can see more and more unique balloon. One of the example is Darth Vader hot air balloon.
The balloon was inflated for the first time on March 8, 2007, several details were not satisfactory, and it was sent back to the manufacturer's workshop in order to get the modifications done. The second inflation took place on March 14, 2007. The last details were settled in order to make the balloon a perfect Vader helmet look alike. The Balloon's registration name is OO-BQZ.
Full specification:
- 26 meters (86 feet) high, basket included
- 21 meters (69 feet) wide
- 24 meters (78 feet) depth
- Estimated hot air volume 3.000 m³ (106,000 cubic feet)
- Estimated weight 290 kilos (640 lb)
- Year of making : 2007
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