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. A submersible is a type of underwater vessel with limited mobility, intended to remain in one place during use. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore the Senior Service). ...

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

See also

• Scorpio ROV

U.S. Navy Super Scorpio ROV The Scorpio is a class of underwater submersible remotely operated deep submergence vehicle used by the United States Navy and Royal Navy. ... Variety of ROVs: Work Class, General, Mini Remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) is the common accepted name for tethered underwater robots in the offshore industry. ...

External links

• Specifications at Jane's Naval Forces