Priz class

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The Priz class (Project 1855) is a type of Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) operated by the government of Russia. There are known to be at least five vessels of the class, several of which were involved in the failed rescue attempt when the Kursk sank on 12 August 2000. The Russian word “priz” (“приз”) means “prize”.

Contents 1 Specifications 2 List of subs 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Specifications

• Titanium pressure hull
• 13.5 m long
• 3.8 m wide
• 4.6 m tall
• 55 tonne displacement
• 1000 m operational depth
• 21 mi range
• Speed
  • 3.3 kt (6 km/h) max
  • 2.3 kt (4 km/h) cruise
  • 0.5 m/s ascent
• Crew
  • Standard crew: 4
  • Passenger space: 20
• Air supply
  • 120 h with 4
  • 10 h with 24

According to a report on Russian television (Vesti, on Rossiya channel, August 7, 2005), the Project 1855 “Priz” vessel was designed by the “Lazurit” design bureau and four modifications were made: AS-26 (developed in 1986), AS-28 (1989), AS-30 (1989), and AS-34 (1991).

The Priz is thought be operable either manned or unmanned with a battery endurance of three hours. There has been a proposal to upgrade the class to allow it to dock with damaged submarines and improve its navigational ability.

The Priz vessels are equipped with manipulators that can lift up to 50 kg.

The Priz subs are carried by Project 05360 or Project 05361 rescue ships, which can carry up to two of the subs. The ships are equipped with special equipment to deploy Priz in rough seas.

[edit] List of subs

There are currently five “Priz” vessels operating.

• AS-26
• AS-28 (disabled off the coast of Kamchatka, August 5, rescued August 7, 2005)
• AS-30
• AS-34

[edit] See also

• Russian submarine Kursk
• Deep Submergence Vehicle
• Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle
• Major submarine incidents since 2000

[edit] External links

• Current submarine rescue services, Jane's Information Group
• Rescueing the Rescue Sub - Hammernews