VICTA by SubSea craft transforms from speedboat to submarine in two minutes

british company SubSea craft is an advance maritime technology solutions provider focusing on delivering products and services that meet specific client requirements. the VICTA diver delivery unit is their core product, a surface submersible craft that enables discreet diver delivery and recovery. overall, this innovative vessel is suitable for defense, offshore energy, research and leisure sectors.

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VICTA by SubSea craft combines the characteristics of a high-speed and capacity long-range insertion craft (LRIC) and a submersible swimmer delivery vehicle (SDV) that transports divers on or beneath the surface. this means that it can quickly transform from surface to sub-surface, reducing exposure and the risk of being noticed. the vessel also delivers mission-ready operators to their target, offering optimal operational capability.

VICTA’s design enables it to be deployed from various platforms such as standard shipping containers, road trailers, helicopters, surface vessels and air transport. inside, the water vehicle can accommodate up to eight operators and their equipment. the vessel hull can reach a surfaced planning speed of over 40k and a cruise speed of 30k. full computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for surface and sub-surface operations ensure a dynamically stable craft with a maximum submerged speed of 8k.

‘VICTA adds a unique new dimension to maritime operations. for the first time, defense and security organizations can deploy a craft that travels at speed over remarkable distances on the surface, before diving to approach their objective unseen.  VICTA will transform capabilities in high-risk environments,’ comments graham allen, chairman of SubSea craft. 

VICTA’s sea trails are expected to take place in january.

project info:

name: VICTA

company: SubSea craft

measurements: 11.95 meters long by 2.3 m wide (39.2 by 7.5 ft)

top surface speed: 40 knots (46 mph or 74 km/h)

cruising speed: 30 knots (35 mph or 56 km/h)

fuel range: 250 nautical miles (288 miles or 463 km)