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Kytoon

A Helikite kytoon lifting a gyro-stabilised camera

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.[1] The word is a portmanteau of kite and balloon.

The primary advantage of a kytoon is that it remains in a reasonably stable position above the tether point, irrespective of the strength of wind, whereas ordinary balloons and kites are less stable.[1]

The kytoon has been used for many purposes, both civil and military.


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Kytoon Italian カイツーン Japanese 카이툰 Korean Kytoon Polish Kytoon SL 风筝式系留气球 Chinese

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