Overview
- U-Boat Worx showcased the Super Sub and says it will hand over the first unit within weeks after testing the craft off Curaçao.
- The mini-sub is designed for sharp control with hydrofoils, a flight-style SHARC controller, and ascent or descent at up to 45 degrees.
- It carries a pilot and two passengers, dives to 300 meters, and uses a clear acrylic sphere to give near-panoramic views.
- Power comes from a 62 kWh battery for about eight hours of operation, with safety systems that include sonar terrain scanning, Maximum Depth Protection, a safety buoy, and up to 96 hours of emergency life support.
- Targeted at yacht programs and wealthy buyers, the Super Sub has a reported price of about $5.75 million and is billed as among the fastest private submersibles, far outpacing many small subs that top out at 1 to 4 knots.