Triton 650: 2 Person, 1 Atmosphere Sub
The Triton 650 is U.S. Submarines' latest design and represents an advanced, light weight minimum volume 2-person configuration engineered specifically for deployment from megayachts. With an overall height of 1.8 meters and an overall length of only 3.8 meters the Triton will fit on many mid-level boat decks, and at 2.7 tons it can often be launched with the existing davit systems.
Stability & Freeboard
Vehicles built by U.S. Submarines are unique in that they are the only small submersibles available that have excellent surface stability and also meet the ABS freeboard requirement of .77 meters between the water's surface and the hatch. These factors are critical in the enjoyment of a leisure submersible. Other commercial manufacturers build submersible where the passengers or scientists must embark and disembark while on the deck of the support ship. This reduces operating flexibility and requires an expensive manned launch and recovery system and does not provide the occupants a safe exit from the submarine while it is on the surface.
Learning to Be a Pilot
U.S. Submarines provides piloting and maintenance training to the owner or crew at no additional cost. Triton has been designed to be easy to pilot, with intuitive joystick controls and a computer based monitoring system. The thrill or piloting your own deep submersible is a rare and rewarding experience.
- The Triton 650 can be trailered behind a truck or SUV or shipped in a standard container.
- The Triton design provides for excellent visibility and high levels of comfort with luxury leather seating and full air conditioning.
- No complex maintenance is required.
- The Triton 650 has proven reliable in diverse marine conditions.
- U.S. Submarines only use components proven effective in subsea applications.
Triton 650 Specifications:
| Certification |
ABS+A1 Manned Submersible |
| Operating Depth
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305 meters (1000')
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| Passengers
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2
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| Length
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3.4 meters
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| Beam
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2.5 meters |
| Pressure Hull Diameter
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1.45 meters |
| Height Overall
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1.80 meters |
| Draft
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0.90 meters
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| Weight in Air
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2767 kg
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Dynamic Characteristics |
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| Maximum Surface Speed
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3.0 knots
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| Cruising Surface Speed
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3.0 knots
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| Maximum Submerged Speed
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3.0 knots |
Propulsion |
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| Main Electric Motors
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2 x 1 kW
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| Vertical Thruster
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2 x .5 kW
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Endurance (Predicted) |
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| Submerged Endurance
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12 hours @ 2.0 knots |
| Submerged Range
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24 nautical miles @ 2.0 knots
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Ballast and Trim Systems |
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| Variable Ballast
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100 KG
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| Trim Weight
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2 x 50 KG
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Gas Supply |
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| Main Oxygen
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27 liters @ 245 bar
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| Main Air
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27 liters @ 245 bar
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Life Support |
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| Mission Life Support
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24 hours for 2 passengers
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| Emergency Life Support
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72 hours for 2 passengers
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| Carbon Dioxide Absorbent
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M.P. Sofnolime
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| Air Conditioning
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3,000 BTU
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Navigation and Communications |
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| Compass Main
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Magnetic Fluxgate
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| Speed Log
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Digital |
| Depth Gauge
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300 Meter, Analog and Digital
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| Surface Communications
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Marine VHF |
| Subsurface UWT
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10 and 27 KHZ |
Additional Instrumentation |
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| Custom Control LCDs
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Ballast Indicators
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| Thruster Control Panel
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Hydraulic Panel |
| F-16 Style Joystick
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Hydraulic Pressure
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| RPM Gauge
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Depth Sounder CRT |
| Rudder Indicator
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Video Camera (optional)
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| Life Support Panel
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Video Monitors (optional)
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| Oxygen Gauges
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Electrical Panel
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| Oxygen Analyzer
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Volt and Amp Meters
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| Carbon Dioxide Monitor
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IR andCircuit Protection
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| Alarm Panel
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Lighting Panel
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| Interlock Indicators
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Clock
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| Flammable Gas Monitor
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Barometer/Hygrometer
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| Fire Suppression System
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Inclinometers
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| Ballast Panel
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Thermometer
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| Air Pressure Gauges
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