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.

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  • 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

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