Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX8-90 S 2 | Balloon | 13 | 13 | 1991-1994 |
| COLT 69A | Balloon | 7 | 7 | 1990-1993 |
| COLT 77A | Balloon | 5 | 5 | 1993-1994 |
| AX8 105S2 | Balloon | 5 | 5 | 1992-1994 |
| AX 9-140 S II | Balloon | 3 | 3 | 1990-1992 |
| COLT 105A | Balloon | 3 | 3 | 1992-1992 |
| COLT 120A | Balloon | 2 | 2 | 1992-1992 |
| AX7-77 S1 | Balloon | 2 | 2 | 1990-1990 |
| COLT 160A | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| COLT 56A | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1990-1990 |
| AX6-56S1 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1991-1991 |
| AX7-65S1 | Balloon | 1 | 0 | ?-? |
| COLT 90A | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1998-1998 |
| AX8-105S1 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1992-1992 |
| AX10-180S1 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| 240A | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1992-1992 |
| AX8-108 S.1 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1994-1994 |
| 210A | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists 50 registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "THUNDER & COLT AIRBORNE AMER." This data reflects the state of the registry as of 2026-10-16. All 50 entries are classified as balloons. Of these, 49 registrations are currently valid. The fleet consists of 18 distinct models. Most of these aircraft were manufactured between 1990 and 1998. Half of the total production occurred in 1992 or earlier.
Registered Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer aircraft by model
The most numerous model is the AX8-90 S 2, with 13 aircraft registered. These were built between 1991 and 1994 and feature five seats. The COLT 69A follows with seven registered units, built from 1990 to 1993, accommodating three seats. Five aircraft each are registered for the COLT 77A and the AX8 105S2. The COLT 77A seats four passengers. The AX8 105S2 also has a four-seat capacity.
Other models include the AX 9-140 S II with three registered units and one seat. The COLT 105A has three registered aircraft with a six-seat configuration. The Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) B3EU, held by Cameron Balloons Ltd., covers the COLT 69A and COLT 77A models.
Geographic distribution and airworthiness
48 of the registered aircraft hold a standard airworthiness class. Texas leads with 11 registered balloons. New Mexico and Michigan each have four registrations. This data allows for a Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer N-number lookup to identify specific airframes. Each model page provides specifications and the relevant TCDS for verification.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026.