Chinese Navy submarine rescue submersible
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Class overview |
Operators | People's Liberation Army Navy |
Succeeded by | LR7 |
In service | 1989 - present[1] |
Completed | At least 2 |
Active | 2 |
General characteristics |
Type | Deep-submergence rescue vehicle |
Displacement | 35 tons[1] (full) |
Length | 14.9 metres (49 ft) |
Beam | 2.6 metres (8 ft 6 in) |
Installed power | 2 x silver-zinc batteries |
Propulsion | 1 shaft |
Speed | 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) |
Endurance | 20 hours at 2 knots |
Capacity | Six or 22 survivors[1] |
Crew | 3 |
Sensors and processing systems | Active sonar |
The People's Republic of China developed a class of 35-ton deep-submergence rescue vehicle[1] (DSRV) for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). It was first tested in 1986 and operational in 1989.[1]
The DSRV may perform a rescue at depths up to 200 metres (660 ft). Six or 22 survivors could be carried.[1] This suited contemporary PLAN submarines which deployed infrequently and typically to coastal waters.[1]
The submarine may also perform salvage work. It has a manipulator arm and a diving chamber for six divers.