Summary
Drass, or DRASS,[1] is an Italian manufacturing company headquartered in Livorno, whose best known for their range of midget submarine and swimmer delivery vehicle.[2] They also have a line of hyperbaric chambers for diver decompression.[3]
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| Company type | S.r.l. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense, marine engineering |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Founder | Roberto Galeazzi |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Sergio Cappelletti (chief executive officer) |
| Products | Midget submarines, swimmer delivery vehicle, diving equipment |
Number of employees | 200 |
| Website | www.drass.tech |
History edit
Drass was founded in 1927 and set the world record for deep diving immersion with an atmospheric diving suit in 1937.[4] Drass has built vessels for both the Italian military and the export market.[5]
After the collapse of Cos.Mo.S in the early 2000s, Drass took over many of its product lines.[3]
Products edit
SRV-300 edit
The SRV-300 is a deep-submergence rescue vehicle that is rated to dive up to 300 m (980 ft).[6]
DG-160 edit
The DG-160 is a midget submarine that has a estimated displacement of 169 tons submerged.[7][8]
DG-550 edit
The DG-550 is a submarine that is dedicated to operations in brown and blue waters.[9][10]
DG-900 edit
The DG-900 is a submarine that has a estimated displacement of 900 tons submerged.[11]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Pape, Alex. "UDT 2019: DRASS Defence presents compact affordable submarine options". IHS Jane's. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ Sutton, H I. "Qatar To Acquire Submarines In New Twist In Gulf States' Big Naval Expansion". Forbes. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ a b Sutton, H I. "DRASS". Covert Shores. H I Sutton. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "FROM TRADITION TO TECHNOLOGY". Drass. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (31 October 2019). "Midget submarines made in Italy, tailored to the Gulf needs". European Defense Review. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Galleria SRV 300 - Marina Militare". Italian Navy. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ H I Sutton (21 December 2023). "Italian Midget Submarine under Construction In Romania For Undisclosed Customer". Covert Shores.
- ^ Paolo Valpolini (31 October 2019). "Midget submarines made in Italy, tailored to the Gulf needs". EDR Magazine.
- ^ "Seafuture 2023: Drass showcases its DG550 midget submarine". Navy Recognition. 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Italian firm Drass unveils DG550 midget submarine". Army Recognition. 1 December 2021.
- ^ H I Sutton (1 May 2021). "DRASS DG-900 Compact Submarine". Covert Shores.