ANSWERS TO THE MOST
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about our Diesel Electric Submarines
and manned submersibles:
Q:
How deep? How fast?
A:
The RS-1 dives to 1,000 feet, and reaches over 8 knots.
Q:
How long? How heavy?
A:
The U.S. Corsair is 48 feet long and weighs 48 tons.
Q:
What is an Argon Drive Closed Cycle power plant?
A:
The U.S. Corsair is the only submarine in the world with this
advanced propulsion system. Argon gas is combined with liquid
oxygen to create "fake air" before delivering it to
the diesel engine. A mechanical scrubber then filters the exhaust
gasses returning the Argon for another cycle. With this system
engaged, the diesel engine actually "breaths" underwater
extending submerged range and speed well beyond what industry
standard submarine batteries could provide. However, both the
U.S Corsair RS-1 and U.S. Constellation RS-2 incorporate advanced
submarine battery cells, which provide ample submerged endurance
even while the A.I.P (Air Independent Propulsion) system is disengaged.
Call us at (732) 730-1500 for details.
Q:
Is this submarine safe?
A:
YES. The U.S. Corsair's design parameters exceed all international
safety requirements, many of which are shared with the tourist
submersible industry. Tourist subs carry approximately 2 million
people underwater each year. There has NEVER been a fatality on
a tourist sub. All of our submarines are built and maintained
to international certification standards such as ABS or Lloyds,
and are fully insured by Kokes Marine.
Q:
What differs submarines from submersibles?
A:
Typically, a submersible must be deployed and recovered by a large,
weather sensitive and costly surface vessel. Submersibles travel
slowly, as their only requirement is to descend, operate in a
small area and return to the surface. Mission durations are usually
short (just a few hours) as battery complements and workspace
is limited in size. Submarines on the other hand are autonomous
and carry a power plant, be it diesel or nuclear. They tend to
be streamlined for speed and have greater range capabilities.
Keep in mind that these terms are interchanged at times. Our submarines
do not require a large surface vessels for support.
Q:
What amenities does the U.S. Corsair have onboard?
A:
The U.S. Corsair has a host of amenities that provide both livability
and comfort for the crew. Onboard is a galley equipped with refrigeration,
stove, oven, sink and eating area. Two beds. A head (Chemical
toilet), airline style cockpit, engine compartment and Surface
Conning / Viewing Station. The interior has ample space providing
comfort on long missions.
