Aurora-6S - Personal Submarine

The Aurora-6S personal submarine is a 6-crew submersible (1 pilot and 5 passengers) built by SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation, with a depth rating of 300m to 1000m and a working record on National Geographic and BBC underwater productions.

The Design

The Aurora-6S is engineered as a versatile underwater platform, from luxury exploration to feature-film work. Its main cabin is machined from a special alloy that offers twice the strength of stainless steel and one of the best corrosion-resistant metals in service today, allowing a very large entry hatch (0.75 m) compared to any other submarine in its category. The interior is finished in high-quality materials, including carbon fiber and leather, with an unobstructed field of view for pilot and passengers, comfortable ergonomics and an exceptionally easy boarding and exit arrangement.

On the Water

Under the surface, six DC-electric venturi-shaped thrusters (4 horizontal 10HP, 2 vertical 10HP) deliver a 3-knot top speed piloted from a single joystick, with smooth starting and stopping. Safety is intrinsic: the sub is designed to be positively buoyant at all times, so if power is lost or propulsion cuts, it gently rises to the surface. Life support carries an 8-hour mission time with 96 hours of reserves, dual O2 and CO2 sensors, flow-controlled oxygen delivery and standalone backup breathing systems. Onboard tech includes underwater communications, USBL tracking, dual-frequency forward-looking sonar, DVL navigation, powerful LED flood lights, a robotic manipulator arm and HD camera filming.

Specifications

• Length: 4.33 m (170 in)
• Width: 3.30 m (130 in)
• Height: 2.50 m (98 in)
• Dry Weight: 7500 Kg to 9100 Kg (16,500 to 20,000 lbs)
• Cabin Payload: 600 Kg (1320 lbs)
• Hatch Diameter: 0.75 m (30 inches)
• Hoist: Single Point Hoist
• Occupancy: 1 Pilot + 5 Passengers
• Depth Rating: 300m to 1000m
• Maximum Speed: 3 Knots
• Propulsion Type: DC Electric, Venturi Shaped Thrusters
• Horizontal Propulsion: 4 x 10HP Thrusters
• Vertical Propulsion: 2 x 10HP Thrusters
• Propulsion Mission Time: 8 Hours
• Life Support Mission Time: 8 Hours
• Life Support Reserve: 96 Hours
• Oxygen Monitoring: Dual O2 Sensors
• CO2 Monitoring: Dual CO2 Sensors
• Backup Breathing Systems: Standalone Independent Units
• Battery Type: Lithium
• Total Power Capacity: 40 KWH
• Charging Time: 2 Hours
• Classification: ABS or DNV-GL

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