C-11 



DEEP DRONE 



Operating Depth: 2,000 ft (6lOm) 



Dimensions (LxWxH): 81i in. x 5^ in. x ^8 in. (213cin x 13Tcm x 122cm) 



Weight (dry): 1,600 Ihs (726kg) 



Speed: (Max. Surface) 3.5 kts (6.5kra/hr) 



(Max. Operating Current) 2 kts (3.Tkm/hr) at 2,000 ft (est.) 

 Structure: Two, pressure-resistant flotation tanks atop of - and 

 enclosed within - an open, tuhular aluminum framework. 

 Buoyancy: Positive buoyancy of U5 lbs (20kg) is provided by the 

 flotation tanks when submerged. Negative buoyancy is dynamically- 

 provided by the thrusters. 



Power Requirements: 115 VAC 1-phase 2 KVA, U^+O VAC 3-phase 10 KVA. 

 Umbilical consists of a 3,000 ft (9lUm) long, 0.T5 in. (l.9cm) diameter 

 coaxial cable with strength member. A diesel motor generator provides 

 all power required to operate the vehicle system. 

 Propulsion: Three thrusters, two are for forward-aft propulsion 

 (thrust and yaw) and one is for vertical propulsion (heave). Each 

 motor is fixed, reversible, shrouded by a Kort Nozzle and rated at 

 three shaft horsepower at 1,725 rmp. 



Instrumentation : Two TV cameras, one is fixed and one is mounted 

 on a pan and tilt mechanism, 70mm still camera with strobe light, 

 CTFM sonar with transponder interrogation and pinger location 

 capabilities, altimeter, depth meter. 



Navigation : The CTFM sonar is designed to interrogate a bottom- 

 mounted (ATNAV) transponder and, using it as a benchmark, can 

 conduct search patterns out to 3,000 ft (91^m). The sonar can 

 also interrogate more than one transponder to establish its 

 position. A locator system aboard the surface craft can obtain 

 the vehicle's relative range and bearing. 



Shipboard Components: Control console, control cable and basket, 

 support line and A-frame, vehicle locator, diesel motor generator, 

 support spare parts. 



Support Ship Requirements: Lift boom of one ton (0.9^) capacity, 

 deck capstan for retrieval of umbilical, station-keeping ability 

 if conducting underway oeprations. 



Operation/Maintenance Crew : Four man (minimal - more depending 

 on nature and length of task). 

 Total Shipping Weight : 5-5 tons ( 5t ) 



Total Shipping Volume : i+,000 cu ft (ll3 cu m) . Packaged for 

 shipment in two standard LD-9 air cargo containers. 



Status : Operational, on standby for emergency calls. 

 Builder : AMTEK, Straza Division 

 El Cajon, Ca. 



