The Raven S-52 (ICAO type BALL) is an aircraft certificated in the Hot Air Balloon category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 635 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Raven S-52
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 21
- Active
- 21
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-52A S-52A | — | 635–635.03 kg | — | — | — |
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-52 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Raven S-52 fleet — updated daily.
32 yearsmedian age
Of the 12 registered Raven S-52 with a known build year (57% of the 21 we track), the median age is 32 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 21 registered Raven S-52 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
How many people can the Raven S-52 carry?
The Raven S-52 seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Raven S-52?
The Raven S-52's maximum take-off weight is 635.03 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Raven S-52?
The Raven S-52's ICAO type designator is BALL.
How many Raven S-52 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 21 registered Raven S-52 airframes worldwide.
Registered S-52 aircraft
Individual S-52 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.