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Phoenix 1000
The Phoenix 1000 is a 65-meter (213′) personal luxury submarine. The
initial design was originally executed for a client and now awaits a
buyer. As proposed, the submarine would constitute the single largest
private undersea vehicle ever built, and arguably, one of the most
significant personal transportation devices of the century.
A Luxurious Undersea Vehicle
This design, which we have named the Phoenix 1000, has more than
ample space. The total interior area of the submarine is in excess of
460 square meters (5000 square feet). The significant volume, coupled
with very large acrylic viewports, and the potential for relatively
large open spaces, results in a vehicle as luxurious as the finest of
motor yachts.
Clearly, the Phoenix provides its owner with substantially more
capability than a simple yacht - the opportunity to explore the
depths of the world’s oceans in perfect comfort and safety. The
Phoenix is capable of making trans-Atlantic crossings at 16 knots yet
can dive along the route and explore the continental margins of some
of the most fascinating waters on earth. And unlike surface yachts,
when the water gets rough, the submarine can submerge into a
perfectly smooth and quiet environment, continuing on toward its
destination, providing a ride unsurpassed in quality-unequaled by the
finest motor coach or the most luxurious executive aircraft.
The Size Advantage
At 65-meters (213 feet) in overall length, and with a beam in excess
of 8 meters (26 feet), the Phoenix is a vehicle of formidable size.
Yet despite its 1500-ton displacement, the submarine is quite
streamlined. Given the significant waterplane area and ample internal
volume, which allows for greater battery storage, the Phoenix will
out-perform smaller counterparts in surface speed, submerged speed
and submerged endurance. The large pressure hull diameter allows for
very large acrylic viewports, making the undersea viewing capability
truly extraordinary. The interior space, with the noted absence of
structural bulkheads, provides for tremendous versatility in interior
layout and space planning. And finally, the Phoenix’s large size
coupled with its integrated roll stabilization system makes surface
transit quite comfortable in all but the worst conditions.
A Walk Through the Phoenix
Join us as we examine the physical spaces of the Phoenix 1000.