Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] kitredge sub

[VBra676539@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/9/2003 9:09:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
adteleka@in-tch.com writes:

<< The Delta is like the Kittredge subs in that it has added weight to make it
 slightly negatively buoyant when all the air is out of the two ballast
 tanks, fore and aft. Calculating and then testing for this point is
 important since you need (should) to know the rate of descent. The sub dives
 at relatively shallow depths which allow it to still use  HP air to blow the
 tanks. These large tanks give Delta a payload capacity of up to 550 lb
 (positive buoyancy).
  Adam >>
The payload capacity is not dependant on the main ballast tanks. It has a 
550# gross payload--period. And it is NOT like the Kittredge subs as to trim. All 
K-subs built to spec have a variable ballast system to adjust for neutral 
bouyancy.
Vance