T-952 · dive target 14.01.2029

Ballast & Buoyancy

Trim Pump

Moves water fore-and-aft to keep the vehicle level.

The trim pump shifts ballast water between bow and stern tanks to control pitch — keeping the vehicle flat (or deliberately nose-down) independent of overall buoyancy.

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