How Deep Can Submarines Dive? Exploring Underwater Limits

Discover how deep humans can go underwater in submarines, including record depths achieved by specialized models.

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Modern submarines can typically dive to depths of around 1,500 to 2,500 feet (450 to 760 meters), but specialized military and scientific submarines can go much deeper. The deepest-diving manned submarines, such as the Trieste and the DSV Limiting Factor, have reached depths of over 35,000 feet (10,700 meters) in the Mariana Trench, demonstrating significant engineering advancements.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the deepest a submarine has ever gone? The deepest a manned submarine has ever gone is over 35,000 feet in the Mariana Trench, achieved by the Trieste and DSV Limiting Factor.
  2. What types of submarines can dive deeper? Specialized military and scientific submarines, like the DSV Limiting Factor, are designed for deeper dives than typical submarines.
  3. How do submarines withstand extreme pressures? Submarines are engineered with strong materials and hull designs that help them endure the intense pressures found at great depths.