Beam: 50 feet. The very wide beam and low wind resistance esure a high margin of safety.
Draft: 8" forward and 16" aft at half load. Her limited draft and inflatable hulls contribute to her maneuverability. Proteus can be beached without damage, delivering cargo or personnel.
Power Plant: Two Quantum Series QSB5.9 355 mhp by Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, TwinDisc MG-5061A marine gears and Arneson ASD 8 surface drives.
Complement: A crew of 2 can man this large vessel and has piloted Proteus over a thousand miles of ocean.
Payload: 4000 lb. In this prototype, the payload is a boat with berthing for 4 and independent propulsion.
Materials and Components: Titanium, aluminum and reinforced fabrics. The TIMET titanium springs and the structural inflatable hulls produced by Wing Inflatables ensure inherent flexibility that provides shock mitigation for crew and payload.
Performance: Sea trials are in progress. Performance details will be disclosed at a later date.
Image: The Proteus. | Photograph, courtesy: Marine Advanced Research, Inc.
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