The Location Marker Balloon is a ground-to-air signal balloon that will float high above any jungle or forest and can be seen from over 10 miles away.

Designed for the military and special forces, the Location Marker Balloon can be quickly used to mark your drop zone position or, if you are in need of rescue, will mark your whereabouts.

Can be operated by one person for use within minutes.

Features

• Gives an excellent visual aid which can be seen clearly by any pilot above the canopy
• Two chemical light disks (supplied) can be attached to both sides of the balloon giving an excellent signal at night, especially if the pilot is wearing NV goggles
• Will stay aloft for many days
• Can be pulled down and released back up as required
• Has an excellent lifting capacity and can take up approx 80 g, e.g. a radio antenna, above the canopy
• Can be seen over 10 miles away
• Very effective in other distress environments, e.g. maritime, woodland etc

Specification

• Uses inert helium gas to inflate 136-litre radar-reflective balloon
• 75 metre (250 ft) strong tether
• Packed size: 50 x 9 cm (19.7 x 3.5 inches)
• Balloon open size: 119 x 66 cm (46.7 x 25.9 inches) diamater
• Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lb)
• MOD/NATO STOCK NO. NSN: 4240/99/366/5580 refers to certain styles only