Comsub

The Comsub is a small, lightweight two-man submarine, built in Sweden in 1986. Weighing in at 5 tons, it has an overall length of 6.6 metres and has an operational depth of 650ft (200m). Ideal for underwater filming, scientific research, search and salvage, yacht-based activities, and for private buyers. This submarine is immediately available for sale. A pilot training program can be arranged at your home base if required.

Powered by 28 rechargeable lead-acid batteries, it can reach speeds of up to 2 knots and is built to comfortably stay underwater for up to 8 hours. It began life as the Combi-sub 200 designed by the inventor Mats Andersson. To raise the build capital he formed a company called Combi-Sub AB. The company was assisted by Vickers (Sweden) and Kockums. In 1986 the sub was finally completed and pressure tested at Slingsby (England) to a depth of 280m (840ft). The submarine was then operated off Sweden foir a number of years, before being moth balled. It was then used for a number of TV films, and also in the Galapogas Islands on charter to a superyacht. In 2009 the Comsub was acquired and refurbished by Q-Subs Ltd.

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Specifications

LOA                                                                 6.30m.

Beam                                                               2.25m.

Height                                                             2.16m

Draft                                                                1.20m.

Dry weight                                                      5 tons

Crew                                                                 Two (pilot and passenger).

Built                                                                 1986

Classification agency                                    Lloyds

Maximum operating depth                         200m (600ft)

Test depth (Slingsby Test Chamber)         260m (840ft). Witnessed by Lloyds surveyor.

Collapse depth                                               600m (1800ft)

Max speed                                                       2 knots

Diving endurance                                          Eight hours (with two crew) normal.

                                                                          Seventy-two hours emergency life support.