General Specifications 

All FBS production vessels will be built according to the exacting standards required by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). They can be outfitted in an almost unlimited number of ways based on a customer requirements.  The following specifications are based on the Company's standard production platform.       

Spec Highlights

Fuel Capacity: 525 gallons (1,987 liters)
Engines: Two - 480-hp Turbocharged Yanmar 6LY3-ETP diesel with V-drives
Planing Speed / WOT*: 35 mph / 57 kph (31 knots) : achieved 8 seconds (* Wide Open Throttle)
Cruise Speed: 30 mph (@ 3,000 RPM - min cargo) 48 kph (26 knots)
Variable Cargo Capacity: 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum Dive Depth (Acrylic Cabin): 500 feet (152.4 meters) with safety margin of 1X 
Max Submerged Speed: 5.5 knots

Principle Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 45’ 2” ( 14 meters)
Beam (With side tank modules installed): 16’ 6” (5 meters)
Height (arch deployed): 9’ 6” (3 meters)
Draft: 3’ 10” (1.2 meters)
Transportation Width: 14’ 6” (4 meters)
Transportation Height (arch stowed): 7’ 10” (2 meters)
Dry Weight: 30,000 lbs. (13,608 kg)
Transport: Transport trailer provided
Cabin: Acrylic 500' depth capable cabin (see additional cabin options below)
Deck Space: Rear and side deck space for Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) deployment, cargo, or other purposes

Additional Submerged Specs

Submerged Propulsion: Two (2) 60 hp 12” Innerspace thrusters/ electric over hydraulic
Station Keeping / Hover Capability: Two (2) 10 hp vertical Innerspace thrusters
Normal Life-Support Duration: 12 hours
Emergency Life-Support Duration: 48 hours

Additional Surface Vessel Specs

Hull Construction: Aluminum V-hull
Upper Decks: Aluminum
Transmissions / Ratio: ZF/2.5:1
Propellers: 24x31 4-blade, no-cup Michigan Wheel
Fuel Consumption: 34 gal per hr. 127 liters per hr.

Standard Systems Specs

Batteries (Standard Load): 22.8 kWh AGM (Higher Loads are Available)
Standard Dive Air Storage: 4,000 std. cu. ft. @ 4500 psi (SCBA air rated)
Electrical system: 96 VDC and 12 VDC
Accessories: SCBA air umbilical for prolonged diver support; SCUBA tank recharge station; A/C Power Inverter

Navigation, Communication, and Instrumentation Specs

  • Photonics periscope for surface reconnaissance
    High-Precision Underwater Navigation Suite
    Wide-Angle/zoom HD camera
    Fully dimmable LED lighting arrays
    Multi-beam imaging sonar for real-time viewing, characterization and measurement of objects and surroundings in zero-visibility conditions
    Long-range/low bandwidth acoustic voice and data communications

Other: GPS, Chart Plotting, Surface Navigation Radar, gyro compass, Inertial Navigation System, Doppler Velocity Log, digital depth gauge, air system pressure gauges, engine tachometers, oil pressure, temperature and fuel gages, VHF radio, atmospheric monitors (H2, O2, CO2), ballast level indicators, pitch and role inclinometers, engine compartment status indicators, battery compartment water and pressure sensors, battery voltmeters for both 96V and 12V battery banks.

Safety Features

All systems and designs will be certified to DNV Rules for Classification and Construction of Manned Submersibles. For a detailed list of Hyper-Sub safety features, and to learn more about revolutionary safety features that are not available in other designs, click HERE

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