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kite balloon
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Kytoon
A
kytoon
or
kite balloon
is a tethered aircraft which obtains some of its lift dynamically as a heavier-than-air
kite
and the rest aerostatically as a
lighter-than-air
balloon
. The word "kytoon" is a
portmanteau
of "kite" and "balloon".
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Observation balloon
Observation balloon
is a type of
balloon
that is employed as aerial platforms for
intelligence gathering
and
artillery spotting
. Use of observation balloons began during the
French Revolutionary Wars
, reaching their zenith during
World War I
, and they continue in limited use today.
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