LR5
The LR5 is a manned submersible which was used by the British Royal Navy until 2009 when it was leased to support the Royal Australian Navy. It is designed for retrieving sailors from stranded submarines and is capable of rescuing 16 at a time.
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 (4 km/h)
See also
External links
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