The autonomous oxygen diving apparatus ARAK M-83, affectionately called “Drina”, was made for the needs of the Yugoslav Navy (JRM) based on all previous experience with closed-circuit breathing apparatus for diving with oxygen used by the JRM. The device was produced at the Đuro Đaković factory from Slavonski Brod and was long used for training subversive divers.
| ARAK M-83 DRINA | 19-11-2005 |
| Manufacturer | Đuro Đaković |
| Model | M-83 |
| Land of origin | Yugoslavia |
| Special Note: | Low Magnetic |
| User group | Military |
| Part no: | M83 |
| Working principle | |
| Gas type | Pure oxygen |
| Cylinder volume | 1,8 liter |
| Max. cylinder pressure | 200 bar |
| Material of cylinder | Low magnetic |
| Counterlung inspire volume | |
| Counterlung exhale volume | – |
| Dive time duration | 180 minutes |
| Operating temperature | – |
| Magnetic signature | |
| Weight ready to use in Air | 14,7 Kg |
| Weight ready to use in water | Neutral with 2 lit O2 |
| MOD | 7 meters |
| Scrubber material | |
| Cartridge capacity | 2.7 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Price | |
| Worn | |
| Mouthpiece shut off valve | |
| Full Face mask attached (FFM) | |
| Dimensions: | 400x360x150 mm |
| Construction | |
| Origin: http://www.therebreathersite.nl | |
| Info: Stojan Bogosavljev bogydive@eunet.yu | Thanks Stojan |
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