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DeepC weighs 2.4 [[ton]]s, can operate in depths of up to {{convert|4000|m|-2}}, for a duration of up to 60 hours independently of a ship, at a speed of 4 to 6 [[Knot (unit)|knots]]. It can cover up to {{convert|400|km|0}} with a payload of up to {{convert|300|kg}}.<ref>[http://www.netinform.net/h2/H2Mobility/Detail.aspx?ID=364 Specifications]</ref> |
DeepC weighs 2.4 [[ton]]s, can operate in depths of up to {{convert|4000|m|-2}}, for a duration of up to 60 hours independently of a ship, at a speed of 4 to 6 [[Knot (unit)|knots]]. It can cover up to {{convert|400|km|0}} with a payload of up to {{convert|300|kg}}.<ref>[http://www.netinform.net/h2/H2Mobility/Detail.aspx?ID=364 Specifications]</ref>. It has two 60 cell [[PEMFC]] stacks. |
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The DeepC is a hydrogen-fueled Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), power-assisted by an electric motor that gets its electricity from a fuel cell. It debuted in 2004. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research.
The project DeepC has since been terminated.
Specifications
DeepC weighs 2.4 tons, can operate in depths of up to 4,000 metres (13,100 ft), for a duration of up to 60 hours independently of a ship, at a speed of 4 to 6 knots. It can cover up to 400 kilometres (249 mi) with a payload of up to 300 kilograms (660 lb).[1]. It has two 60 cell PEMFC stacks.