Drass (company)
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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| 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
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
SRV-300
The SRV-300 is a deep-submergence rescue vehicle that is rated to dive up to 300 m (980 ft).[6]
See also
References
- 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.
- Sutton, H I. "DRASS". Covert Shores. H I Sutton. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- "FROM TRADITION TO TECHNOLOGY". Drass. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Valpolini, Paolo. "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.
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