Tom Perkins Launches Maltese Falcon Submarine - Video

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Exclusive video footage of Tom Perkins at the launch of the new Maltese Falcon submarine.

Maltese Falcon Submersible Dimensions and Weight:

• Width: - Wings deployed: 3.0m
•          - Wings folded (storage width): 1.4m
• Height: 1.6m
• LOA: 6.0m
• Launch Weight: 1,818kg
• Payload: 230 Kg (2 persons)

Maltese Falcon Submersible Performance:

• Max Descent Rate: 200 ft/min
• Max Ascent Rate: 400 feet/minute
• Number one hour dives/day: 4 (typical)
• Cruise Speed 2-6 knots
• Cruise Range @ 5 knots: 25 nautical miles
• Maximum Thrust: 508lbs, 231Kg
• Pitch/Roll (normal piloting range): +/- 30 degrees
• Life Support duration: TBA 24 -72 hrs
• Batteries:  7kWh Lithium Phosphate @ 48V

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