The ' F-Forel PX-28 is a Sous-marin with scientific goal . It is a small pocket submarine, easily transportable.

It draws its name from the pioneer in the study of the Lac S, François-Alphonse Forel.

It was conceived by Switzerland Jacques Piccard.

History

• December 1978 first bath and first leak test
• In 2005, for lack of money it is not used any more

Characteristics

• maximum depth: 500 m (with a safety coefficient 2)
• Weight with ground: 11 T
• Diameter external of the hull: 1.40 m
• Overall length: 7.55 m
• Overall height: 2.25 m
• Overall width: 2.20 m
• Many places on board: 3
• Autonomy normals: 6 to 8 hours
• Autonomy of safety: 72 hours

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