Diver Propulsion Craft
Diver Propulsion Craft – DPC is a lightweight, fast, long-range, multi-use (surface and underwater) transport vehicle. To move faster underwater DPC has been designed with a fully hydrodynamic shielded hull, made from lightweight composite materials.
DPC can be used both as a “small boat” – using an integrated inflation/ emergency breathing system and as a fully submerged SDV (max. depth up to 80 m).
DPC KEY FEATURES
- Optimized for comfort and ergonomy with high-speed driving
- Great maneuverability both underwater, and on the surface
- Simple and robust modular construction
- Assembly and disassembly of components without tools
- Great mechanical resistance
- Big thrust 1250N (127 kg), allowing to pull an entire divers team
- Safe battery voltages
- Highly amagnetic construction
- Low detectability, due to very silent operation
- Ability to work in any climate conditions
- Extremely efficient propulsion – 48 km range with cruising speed for 1 diver
HIGH PULLING FORCE
The Diver Propulsion Craft reaches a large static thrust of 1250N (127 kg) and reaches an underwater speed of 180 m/min. It can easily transport underwater six combat divers or tow heavy cargo pods with equipment, depending on desired usage scope.
The unit has a built-in ENC3M navigation system and autopilot assistance (Direction Hold system) to support the driver during long missions.
One of the many innovations is the use of the new thruster system. It utilizes two independent thrusters (DPC-T), which can be also used independently – like typical tow-behind DPVs, thanks to which the customer receives several configuration options in one.
Full hydrodynamic shielding
The design of the Diver Propulsion Craft has been optimized in terms of the comfort and safety of the diver, the possibility of transport, modularity, ease of maintenance, and use.
The precisely designed hydro shield provides very high comfort for the driver and his team and increases the system efficiency by extreme reduction of drag.
The unit has a built-in ENC3MD navigation system and autopilot assistance (Direction Hold system) to support the driver during long missions. The DPC can cover over 20 km at a 120 m/min speed. At speeds comparable to those achieved by regular scooters, the unit can drive for several hours and reach ranges over 40-60 km.
A dedicated ENC3M console supports underwater navigation in fulfilling various mission types. GPS receivers may be installed inside the hull on hydroshield or on the specially constructed mast, which is easy to fold into small element and store on the DPC – has a unique low drag profile, what reduces turbulences, vibrations, and the sub-surface operator can obtain a fixed position even moving with a great speed.
Construction of DPC allows for the assembly and connection of additional devices that support navigation as E-TAC Shark Marine and Sonar system. For individual order, DPC can be integrated into other navigation systems.
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
One of the many innovations of Diver Propulsion Craft is the thruster system. It utilizes two independent DPC thruster units, which can be also used independently, thanks to modular construction the customer receives several configuration options in one.
DPC thrusters can be used as single – DPVs, or coupled in dual unit platforms to gain higher pulling force when cargo-transport capabilities are required.
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