JFD - DSAR Class Submarine Rescue Vehicles

Typical Technical Specification

Principal Particulars

Length	9.6m
Beam	3.2m
Depth	2.7m
In air weight	<24 tonnes
Main propulsion	2 x 10kW electric
Auxiliary propulsion	4 x 3kW hydraulic

Rescue Capability

Operating Depth	up to 650msw
Maximum Speed	3 knots
Operational Endurance	> 10 hours
Emergency Life Support	> 96 hours
Maximum Mating Angle	60°
Rescue Payload	1,200 kg
Number of Rescuees	16 persons
Transfer Under Pressure	up to 5 bar guage
Air Transportability	C17 or similar

Electrical Specification

Battery System	Lithium Polymer
System Voltages	120V / 24V with 24V emergency supply
Navigation	Integrated Navigation Suite
Automation	Autopilot, Autodepth, Altitude and Heading hold
Communications	Through-water audio & data
Logging	Video and data logging for review & training

Design Standards

Lloyd's Register	Lloyd's Regulations for Classification of Submersibles
PD5500	PD5500:2006 Specification for Unfired Fusion Welded Pressure Vessels
STANAG	Standard NATO Agreement 1297

Principal Particulars