The Raven S-50 (ICAO type BALL) is an aircraft certificated in the Hot Air Balloon category. It offers seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Raven S-50
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 16
- Active
- 16
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-50A S-50A | — | — | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A15CE · Rev 38 · issued 2001-03-06
- Category
- Hot Air Balloon
- MTOW
- 670 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew
Commercial LPG
Part 31 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated July 1, 1964, as amended by 31-1 and 31-2. In addition, FAR 31.17 and 31.19 of amendment 31-4.
Where to look next
Raven S-50 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Raven S-50 fleet — updated daily.
51 yearsmedian age
Of the 12 registered Raven S-50 with a known build year (75% of the 16 we track), the median age is 51 years.
How many people can the Raven S-50 carry?
The Raven S-50 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Raven S-50?
The Raven S-50's ICAO type designator is BALL.
How many Raven S-50 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 16 registered Raven S-50 airframes worldwide.
Registered S-50 aircraft
Individual S-50 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.