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: Unlike round balloons that bobbed and spun, the Caquot used a streamlined shape and three air-filled tail fins to maintain horizontal stability in winds up to 90 km/h (56 mph) .

: Tethered to motorized winches on the ground, these hydrogen-filled balloons served as "the early drones," providing observers with views up to 40 miles (64 km) behind enemy lines. Download Caguot observation balloon rar

: During WWI, France produced nearly 4,200 captive balloons , while the U.S. manufactured about 1,000 . Technical Specifications (Type R) Caquot Type R Observation Balloon - Air Force Museum : Unlike round balloons that bobbed and spun,