Deepsea Challenger
MaritimeResearch Submersible
Overview
A deep-diving research submersible designed to reach the Earth's deepest point. It is uniquely vertical in orientation and made the first solo descent to the Challenger Deep (reaching 10,908 m) with pilot James Camero...
At a glance
Key facts
- Dimensions
- L: 7.3m | B: 2.3m | D: 1.7m
- Displacement
- 12 tons
- Range
- 0 NM
- Max Speed
- 3 knots
- Propulsion
- 12 electric thrusters powered by lithium-ion batteries
Available specifications
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PHYSICAL SCALE
- PHYSICAL SIZE
- 7.3 × 2.3 m
LAUNCH
- Launched
- 2012-01-26
PHYSICAL
- Dimensions
- L: 7.3m | B: 2.3m | D: 1.7m
- Displacement
- 12 tons
PERFORMANCE
- Max Speed
- 3 knots
- Range
- 0 NM
- Propulsion
- 12 electric thrusters powered by lithium-ion batteries
NAVAL SPECS
- Armament
- None
- Complement
- 1
NAVAL BENCHMARKS
- Max Speed (knots)
- 3
- Displacement (tons)
- 12
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