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Deep Flight Challenger Deep Flight Challenger was built to enable adventurer, Steve Fossett, to set the ultimate solo dive record for all time (37,000 feet). Unfortunately Fossett perished in a plane crash before he could dive the submersible to record depth. Hawkes Ocean Technologies is now the only organization in the world that has full ocean depth technology.   Specifications Configuration: Record-breaking submersible built for adventurer Steve Fossett to set world record depth dive. Life support: 24 hours Flight endurance: full ocean depth and back in 5 hours Dimensions: Length 17 ft 8 inches, Width 12 ft 11 inches, Height 5 ft, 7 inches Weight: 4730 lbs Speed: Cruise – 2.2 knots; Max – 3 knots Ascent/Descent Rate:350 feet/second at +/- 45 degrees Operating Depth: 37,000 fsw Crew: 1