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Sudbury firm Highland Systems' £1.3m manta ray-shaped armoured private submarine goes on sale




A £1.3 million manta ray-shaped armoured private submarine has gone on sale.

The Kronos Submarine can accommodate ten passengers and is suitable for commercial, rescue and combat operations.

Suffolk and UAE-based Highland Systems say the hybrid vessel 'brings a whole new concept into the production of submarines across the world'.

The futuristic hydrodynamic design features folding wings for transportation. Picture: SWNS
The futuristic hydrodynamic design features folding wings for transportation. Picture: SWNS

The futuristic hydrodynamic design features folding wings for transportation and "an innovative hull design which significantly reduces fuel consumption, increases maximum speed, and provides superior stability."

At nine metres long, the Kronos can hit 80kph on water and 50kph under the waves.

It can reach depths of up to 250 metres and boasts a load capacity of up to 3000 KG on water.

Artist impression. Picture: SWNS
Artist impression. Picture: SWNS

A hybrid propulsion system - diesel and electric - generates 1,200 horsepower, and gives 54 hours travel time.

The interior has adaptive lighting, air conditioning and an automated life support system.

Plans for the craft also suggest torpedoes could be carried for military applications.

The company, in Sudbury, say the Kronos would be made in the UAE.

At nine metres long, the Kronos can hit 80kph on water and 50kph under the waves. Picture: SWNS
At nine metres long, the Kronos can hit 80kph on water and 50kph under the waves. Picture: SWNS

It has not announced delivery date.



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