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The nose baggage compartment of a Fokker F.XII in 1933, avoiding the problem of heavy weights towards the rear Ballast Ballast is removable or permanently installed weight in an aircraft used to bring the center of gravity into the allowable range. Center-of-Gravity Limits
Ballast is dense material used as a weight to provide stability to a vehicle or structure. Ballast, other than cargo , may be placed in a vehicle, often a ship or the gondola of a balloon or airship , to provide stability .
In the event of sudden changes in weather, such as wind gusts or temperature fluctuations, ballast can be adjusted to help keep the craft steady and reduce the risk of accidents. In many modern airships, automated systems are used to monitor and manage the ballast, ensuring the aircraft maintains the optimal weight and balance throughout the ...
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89 [1] General characteristics. ... Max takeoff weight: 525 kg (1,157 lb) Water ballast: 140 L (37 US gal; 31 imp gal)
In aviation, manufacturer's empty weight (MEW) (also known as manufacturer's weight empty (MWE)) is the weight of the aircraft "as built" and includes the weight of the structure, power plant, furnishings, installations, systems, and other equipment that are considered an integral part of an aircraft before additional operator items are added for operation.
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89 [2] General characteristics. ... Max takeoff weight: 525 kg (1,157 lb) Water ballast: 180 L (48 US gal; 40 imp gal)
The long span flaps serve both as speed-range drag reducing camber changing devices and full deflection high-lift/high-drag landing flaps. The aircraft can carry up to 185 lb (84 kg) of water ballast in a center fuselage tank, located at the center of gravity. The landing gear is a retractible monowheel. [1] [2]
Data from Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1992–93, [3] Schleicher ASH 26 E / ASH 26 brochure [4]. General characteristics. Crew: 1 Capacity: 110 kg (240 lb) water ballast Length: 7.55 m (24 ft 9 in)