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词条 DeepFlight Super Falcon
释义

  1. Development

  2. Design

     Mark I  Mark II 

  3. Submarines

  4. References

  5. External links

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The DeepFlight Super Falcon is a personal submarine designed by Graham Hawkes, a former civilian ocean engineer. It was hoped that the technology used in this submersible would allow travel to the deepest parts of the ocean.

Development

The Super Falcon was designed by Graham Hawkes. Later, he started designing submersible vehicles for both the oil industry and those in the scientific research sectors. One of his earlier submersibles was featured in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. Another was used in producer James Cameron's Aliens of the deep.[1]

In 2005, Hawkes and adventurer Steve Fossett teamed up to create a submarine that could be piloted by an individual to the deepest part of the ocean. This spot in the Pacific Ocean, called Challenger Deep, is approximately {{convert|36201|ft}} under the ocean's surface and is thought to be the deepest point in the ocean.[2][3] Together they began to develop the Challenger submersible with this goal in mind. However, in 2007 Fossett lost his life in a fatal accident in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California before the feat could be attempted.[4]

The first test flight of the Super Falcon in 2009 ran into a few problems including getting the submersible stuck in a kelp bed, which had to be cut free with the help of a safety diver. Other initial problems included a broken prop and rudder while performing vertical dives and 90 degree rolls.[2]

Design

Mark I

The Super Falcon is classified as a winged submersible with a numerical design designation of DF 302. With its wings deployed, it measures {{convert|3|m|abbr=on}} wide x {{convert|1.6|m|abbr=on}} x {{convert|6.7|m|abbr=on}} long. The width is reduced to {{convert|1.4|m|abbr=on}} with the side wings folded.[5]

The electricity that drives the propulsion system is from batteries,[6] the Super Falcon's cruise speed is between {{convert|2|-|6|knot}}. Its maximum thrust is {{convert|508|lb|abbr=on}}. The maximum rate at which it can make a descent is 200 ft/min and the maximum rate at which it can ascend is 400 ft/min. It can operate at a depth of 1,000 fsw with a payload of {{convert|230|kg|abbr=on}}, or 2 people . It has a launch weight of {{convert|1818|kg|abbr=on}}.[5]

Mark II

The redesigned Super Falcon is {{convert|5.9|m|ft|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|1.4|-|2.7|m|ft|abbr=on}} wide (wings folded or extended, respectively), {{convert|1.6|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall, and a launch weight of {{convert|1818|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. It has a cruising speed of {{convert|2|-|6|kn|kph mph|abbr=on}}, under thrust of {{convert|231|kgf|N lbf|abbr=on}}, with an operating depth of {{convert|120|m|ft|abbr=on}}. It can carry a crew of 2, and a payload of {{convert|230|kg|lb|abbr=on}} including the crew.[7] The vehicle uses lithium ion batteries for energy storage.[10]

Submarines

The Perkins Super Falcon is a Mark I commissioned by venture capitalist Tom Perkins for his yacht S/Y Maltese Falcon. It was the first Super Falcon, and launched in 2008.[8]

The Mateschitz Super Falcon is a Mark II custom fitted to Red Bull billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, for use at the island and resort that he owns, Laucala Island in Fiji.[9] It is the first resort-based Super Falcon.[10]

References

1. ^{{cite journal|url=http://www.popularmechanics.co.za/features/run-silent-run-sleek/|last=Schrope|first=Mark|date=December 2009|title=Run Silent Run Sleek|work=Popular Mechanics|publisher=Hearst Communications, Inc|pages=82–85}}
2. ^1 {{cite journal |url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/air_space/4338002.html?nav=RSS20&src=syn&dom=yah_buzz&mag=pop |title=Test Drive in the World's Fastest Personal Submarine |last=Schrope |first=Mark |date=December 2009 |work=Popular Mechanics |publisher=Hearst Communications, Inc |accessdate=27 November 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203113211/http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/air_space/4338002.html?nav=RSS20&src=syn&dom=yah_buzz&mag=pop |archivedate=3 December 2009 |df= }}
3. ^DeepFlight website {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212212849/http://www.deepflight.com/subs/index.htm |date=2010-02-12 }}
4. ^{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8049179.stm|title=Underwater 'flying machine' launched |last=Shiels |first=Maggie |date=2009-05-19|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=3 December 2009}}
5. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.deepflight.com/subs/df_superfalcon.htm |title=Deep Flight Super Falcon |work=Deep Flight |publisher=Hawkes Ocean Technologies |accessdate=27 November 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091126122650/http://www.deepflight.com/subs/df_superfalcon.htm |archivedate=26 November 2009 |df= }}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/05/14/deep-flight-super-falcon-winged-submarine-readies-deep-sea-explo/ |title=Deep Flight Super Falcon winged submarine readies deep sea exploration in San Francisco |publisher=Engadget |date= |accessdate=2009-12-03}}
7. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.deepflight.com/project/deepflight-super-falcon/ |title= DeepFlight Super Falcon Mark II |publisher= DeepFlight |accessdate= 2014-12-14 }}
8. ^{{cite news |title= Water way to travel! Super winged submersible that 'flies' through the ocean unveiled |author= Claire Bates |date= 19 May 2009 |url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1182595/Water-way-travel-Super-winged-submersible-flies-ocean-unveiled.html |work= Daily Mail (London) |publisher= MailOnline }}
9. ^1 {{cite news |url= https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2013/08/14/red-bull-billionaire-buys-a-new-million-dollar-extreme-submarine/ |title= Red Bull Billionaire Buys A New Million Dollar Extreme Submarin |date= 2 September 2013 |author= Steven Bertoni |publisher= Forbes Magazine }}
10. ^{{cite news |url= http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/fijis-laucala-island-debuts-worlds-first-deepflight-super-falcon-submersible-experience-21948.php |publisher= Luxury Travel Magazine |title= Fiji's Laucala Island Debuts World's First Resort DeepFlight Super Falcon Submersible Experience |date= 10 July 2014 }}

External links

  • {{official website|http://www.deepflight.com/}}
  • {{Cite web|url=http://www.outsideonline.com/1892206/just-dont-call-it-submarine|title=Just Don't Call it a Submarine}} by Thayer Walker - Outside Online May 2010

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