LR5
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The LR5 is a manned submersible in operation with the British Royal Navy. It is designed for retrieving sailors from stranded submarines and is capable of rescuing 16 at a time.
[edit] Specifications
- Length: 9.8 meters
- Width: 3 m
- Height without mating skirt: 2.75 m
- Height including mating skirt and 15° wedge: 3.5 m
- Weight with mating skirt and 15° wedge: 21,300 kg
- Maximum operating depth: 400 m
- Maximum speed: 2 knots