Triton 1000: 2-3-Passanger, 1000' or 3000' Depth Sub
The Triton 1000 is a new, state-of-the-art, luxury submersible in 2- or 3-passenger configurations for rated depths of either 1000 or 3000 feet. Unlike other submersibles advertised for use aboard large yachts, the Triton 1000 was designed specifically to be yacht-based, by a group that has a tremendous amount of operational experience with deep submersibles of all types. Critical to the safety of yacht-based operations, the Triton's catamaran configuration provides extraordinary surface stability coupled with excellent freeboard between water-line and hatch to allow for comfortable and save exit and entry while surfaced. Minimum weight, ease of maintenance and intuitive operation with touch screen monitors and digital proportional joystick control make Triton the submarine of choice for the discerning yacht owner.
The Triton is lassed +A1 Manned Submersible by the American Bureau of Shipping. ABS classed submersibles have ah impeccable safety record and currently carry over 1.5 million people anually.
The Triton has been designed, engineered and built by U.S. Submarines, Inc., a company with 14 years of experience in the civil submarine industry. The first Triton was delivered to the new 164 foot yacht Mine Games in December 2007. Mine Games is the only yacht in the world charter fleet to have a true deep submersible aboard capable of diving to 1000 feet.
Triton pricing begins a $1.69 million and U.S. Submarines has been taking orders and making deliveries since late 2008.
Triton 1000 / 2: Specifications
Dimensions:
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Length |
10.5 ft (3.2m)
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Width
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8.7 ft (2.65 m)
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Height
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6.1ft (1.85 m)
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Pressure Hull OD
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63.4 in (1600 mm)
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Entrance Hatch ID
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19.7 in (500 mm)
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Pressure Hull ID
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56.7 in (1440 mm)
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General |
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| Builder
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U.S. Submarines, Inc.
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| Designer
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U.S. Submarines, Inc.
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| Certification
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ABS+AI Manned Submersible
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| Certification 2
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Cayman Island MSA
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| Payload
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450 lb (205 kg)
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| Depth
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1,000 ft (305 m)
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| Speed
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2.0 knots
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| Crew
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Pilot plus one passenger
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| Variable Ballast
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88 lb (40 kg)
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| Main Ballast
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3,080 lb (1,400 kg)
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Electrical |
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| 24 Volt Battery Capacity
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5 kWh
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| 120 Volt Battery Capacity
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12.6 kWh
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| Main Thrusters
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Two (2) x 2 kW (2.68 hp)
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| Vertrans Thrusters
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Two (2) x 1 kW (1.34 hp)
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| Operational Endurance
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6 hours (depending on profile)
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| Control
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PLC based control & monitoring system with touch screen interface text here
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Communications |
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| Submerged
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Dual frequency UWT system
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| Surfaced
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VHF radio (Interfaced to GPS)
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| Ethernet
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Wireless to surface vessel
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| Acoustic Modem
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USBL (9kbps max) - Optional
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Air Conditioning |
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| Power Consumption
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450 watts total
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| Water Extraction
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5.0 Liter/hour
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| Two Super Cool
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Pelter effect - 210 watts each
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| One Glycol cooling
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Loop circulation pump - 25 watts
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Life Support |
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| Type
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Oxygen system with CO2 scrubber
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| Main Air
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Two (2) x 17 liter @ 200 bar (3,000psi)
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| Reserve Air
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One (1) x 17 liter @ 200 bar (3,000psi)
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| Main Oxygen
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One (1) x 17 liter @ 200 bar (3,000psi)
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| Reserve Oxygen
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One (1) x 17 liter @ 200 bar (3,000psi)
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| Monitors
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O2, CO2, Temp, Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Depth, Gas Pressures
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Emergency Equipment |
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First Aid & Sub Tool Kit
Manual drop weight release
Manual location buoy release
Atmospheric sample pump with tubes
Emergency 24 volt battery located inside sphere
SCUBA - Two (2) (CSE SR-100)
Emergency life support (rations/water) - 96 houurs
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Navigation |
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Clock
Barometer
Hygrometer
Thermometer
Depth Gauge
GPS
Fluxgate compass & magnetic compass
Mechanical clinometers
Motion sensor (pitch and roll)
RF beacon with pressure sensor
Xenon strobe with pressure and light sensor
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Optional Equipment |
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High-resolution color imaging sonar
Multi-beam sonar
5-axis manipulator
Gripper arm
High-definition cameras (digital still or video)
Pan and tilt for cameras
Ultra-short baseline tracking system
Acoustic modem
Doppler sonar velocity log
HID lights (quartz halogen standard)
Magnetometer
Specimen basket
Fish feeder system
Laser-guided speargun
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NOTE: Triton 1000 is available in 3-passenger and 3000-foot version.
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