Russian submarine AS-34

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The AS-34 is a Priz class Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle, or rescue mini-sub.

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The AS-34 was stationed aboard the rescue ship Rudnetsky and participated in operations to attempt a rescue of personnel from the sunken Russian submarine Kursk. The sub managed to reach Kursk but was unable to establish a seal to fully dock on the ninth compartment and effect rescue.

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