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SubSea Craft Unveiled its Diver Delivery Unit (DDU) for Special Forces at DSEI 2015.
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DDU Scale model on SubSea Craft stand at DSEI 2015 |
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DDU
mission may include Special Forces maritime operations, Customs and drug
enforcement, Anti-piracy missions, Maritime oil and gas exploration, Environmental
and exploration, Homeland security... The DDU has the ability to cross the surface at speed, and then transition to a submersible craft offering speed, depth, payload capacity, distance and stealth. According to SubSea Craft, the DDU is the ‘next evolutionary step’ in surface/submersible watercraft, combining exceptional surface perfomance with a transitional submersion mechanism and outstanding sub-surface manoeuverability, speed and range. The DDU incorporates unique patented technology that enables multiple dive capability with full hydrodynamic control at depths of 35m. |
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Surface
propulsion is provided by common fuel diesel engines and jet drive, with
electrical sub-surface propulsion based on Formula-E racing battery technology
for enhanced and sustained power. A patented hull configuration provides
inherent stability on the surface and perhaps more importantly, sub-surface. DDU basic specifications: Insertion methods: C-130, A400M and CH47 under-slung Length: 10.75 meters Beam: 3.2 meters Height: 2.15 meters Weight: 8000 Kg (Dry) / 10800 Kg (Operational) Crew: Pilot/Navigator + 6 (8 Total) Range (surfaced): 250+ nautical miles Speed (surfaced): 40 kts Range (sub-surface): 25+ nautical miles Speed (sub-surfaced): 4 kts (cruise) / 8kts (sprint) Operating depths: 3 to 15 meters Max depth: 50 meters |
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