MANNED SYSTEMS

S301 MANNED SUBMERSIBLE

Manned Underwater Vehicles

S301 is a proof-of-concept prototype dry swimmer delivery submersible, built to assess the practicality of a vehicle of this format.

Fully operational, the vehicle is built to commercial standards and underwent initial dock trials in Plymouth during June 2009.  S301 is classed by DNVGL.

S301 / Specifications

Length 6.3 m
Beam 2 m
Weight 12,500 kg
Operating depth 250 m
Power 288V Battery System
Submerged Duration Confidential
Submerged Speed Confidential
Life Support Exceeds ABS Standards
Payload Capacity 8 man team (2 pilots and 6 swimmers or misc. i.e. AUVs, ROVs, inflatable boats)