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]

DRASS Group
TypeS.r.l.
IndustryDefense, marine engineering
Founded1927 (1927)
FounderRoberto Galeazzi
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Sergio Cappelletti (chief executive officer)
ProductsMidget submarines, swimmer delivery vehicle, diving equipment
Number of employees
200
Websitewww.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

  1. Pape, Alex. "UDT 2019: DRASS Defence presents compact affordable submarine options". IHS Jane's. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. Sutton, H I. "Qatar To Acquire Submarines In New Twist In Gulf States' Big Naval Expansion". Forbes. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  3. Sutton, H I. "DRASS". Covert Shores. H I Sutton. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. "FROM TRADITION TO TECHNOLOGY". Drass. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. Valpolini, Paolo. "Midget submarines made in Italy, tailored to the Gulf needs". European Defense Review. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  6. "Galleria SRV 300 - Marina Militare". Italian Navy. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
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