DeepC
The DeepC is a hydrogen-fueled Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, power-assisted by an electric motor that gets its electricity from a fuel cell. It debuted in 2004. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research.
The DeepC is the first AUV to use hydrogen as a fuel.Specifications
DeepC weighs 2.4 tons, can operate in depths of up to, for a duration of up to 60 hours independently of a ship, at a speed of 4 to 6 knots. It can cover up to with a payload of up to. It has two 60 cell PEMFC stacks.
