Cudajet backpackFast-paced underwater action with six knots

Sören Gehlhaus

 · 20.11.2023

Dive like a dolphin: for 40 minutes at a maximum of six knots at a depth of up to 40 metres
Photo: Hersteller
There are jetpacks that allow you to soar through the air at breakneck speed with the help of turbines or float wobbly above the water with a water jet. The British company Cudajet now presents the first water jet backpack for diving, which was originally developed for combat divers, firefighters and rescuers.

The advantages lie in the hands: They can move freely and the view to the front is not restricted. However, up to 40 kilograms of thrust tug at the body during operation and need to be kept in check by a tight-fitting waistcoat made of Yamamoto neoprene, which is available in three sizes. If you strap on the 13.2 kilogram jet housing, which is the size of a lawnmower robot, you can dive to a depth of up to 40 metres for 40 minutes at a maximum of six knots. The buoyancy of around 80 newtons ensures relaxed air breaks on the surface.

Cudajet controlled by remote control

The E-Impellers are controlled in micro-steps by remote control, which is connected to the housing via a cable and can be easily replaced. The battery is fully charged in 75 minutes. Cudajets are manufactured in the United Kingdom, working with over 45 British suppliers. If you want to glide weightlessly through the depths like a dolphin, you will need to invest a good 16,000 euros. For 18,600 euros, Cudajet offers the underwater jetpack in a black and gold Founder's Edition limited to 20 units. It also comes with a protective case from Peli.


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