Montgolfière No. 4
Montgolfière No. 4 was the large linen-and-paper hot-air balloon used by Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier for experiments near Annonay. On June 4, 1783, it rose freely from the Place des Cordeliers before a public audience, demonstrating a practical uncrewed hot-air balloon at full scale.
Identity
- Aliases
- Montgolfier No. 4Annonay Balloon
- Name
- Montgolfière No. 4
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Montgolfière No. 4 was the large linen-and-paper hot-air balloon used by Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier for experiments near Annonay. On June 4, 1783, it rose freely from the Place des Cordeliers before a public audience, demonstrating a practical uncrewed hot-air balloon at full scale.
- First Flight Date
- 1783-04-25
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:25:52 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:25:52 UTC
Other
- Vehicle Code
- No. 4