There are plenty of pics of US ones especially out there but I'm hoping, hiding out there on non English speaking forums or whatever there are pics of Russian, Chinese, UK, French, Argentinean, Indonesian etc etc kit.
EDIT oh and sub-skimmers...basically anything that guys use to travel underwater that are not SSN/SSK/SSI subs
The first ones seem to be based on the Aquazepp or Gavin-Scooters, the
last is a shameless copy of the Stidd DPD. China also has Russian COM-1
type.
Something interesting from Europe, specifically France. A newish SDV from ALCEN-ALSEAMAR.
The SDV Class products have been designed by ALSEAMAR in order to
provide an efficient response to the operational requirements of the
modern Armed Forces and Special Forces, critically demanding an
innovative Swimmer Delivery Vehicle, anticipating on the missions
expected to take place in the next decades.
ALSEAMAR undertakes, as a key priority, to guarantee to the Armed Forces, an optimal life cycle cost for the system. So, the technical teams have placed their highest priority and energy in designing robust and cost effective solutions, in order to achieve, altogether, optimal performances, availability, and cost.
The design of the SDV by ALSEAMAR, was, thus, made possible thanks to the strong creative capability, the proven experience in the subsea domain, and the deep knowledge capital of the Company, in operating and maintaining modern SDV’s.
SDV are multi-roles submarine delivery vehicles, capable to fulfill different types of missions for Special Forces and their combat swimmers, thanks to a flexible cabin, easy to configure, depending on the operational goals of the mission:
ALSEAMAR undertakes, as a key priority, to guarantee to the Armed Forces, an optimal life cycle cost for the system. So, the technical teams have placed their highest priority and energy in designing robust and cost effective solutions, in order to achieve, altogether, optimal performances, availability, and cost.
The design of the SDV by ALSEAMAR, was, thus, made possible thanks to the strong creative capability, the proven experience in the subsea domain, and the deep knowledge capital of the Company, in operating and maintaining modern SDV’s.
SDV are multi-roles submarine delivery vehicles, capable to fulfill different types of missions for Special Forces and their combat swimmers, thanks to a flexible cabin, easy to configure, depending on the operational goals of the mission:
- Transport of personnel, or actions of extraction: The SDV can embark from 2 to 8 persons, and up to 500kg freight depending on the selected configuration. The vehicle can be sent to operation, either from a wharf, or from a support surface ship, or from an immersed submarine, then, sail, either surfaced or immersed, towards a particular point, where it will rest on the seabed. After proper fin-swimming, then operational action, either under the surface, or on shore, the combat swimmers will come back to the vehicle, then sail it back to their support unit or base. In particular circumstances (e-g.: evacuations), the SDV are capable to embark non-qualified swimmers personnel;
- Actions of intelligence: The SDV can stay, semi-submerged, to operate missions of intelligence, by the means of an optronic mast, equipped with video and photo cameras. They can, also, receive tactical data, through V/UHF or satellite radio receivers, and, gather radio or radar electronic data from their environment;
- Support to operations conducted in the coastal *****: Equipped with a very accurate navigation subsystem, the SDV can conduct offensive operations in the coastal zone.
Interesting new paper design aimed at the glaring gap in French
capabilities and the opportunity presented by the introduction into
service of the Barracuda class. Basically another Mk.VIII next gen
concept, with interesting use of both thrusters and hydroplanes. Why no
vertical bow thruster though? Seems somewhat behind the last Havas
designs actually, and too large for existing French Suitcases (DDS) I
expect. Not knocking it, interesting if they build it.
the SDV are capable to embark non-qualified swimmers personnel;
<This is hinting at something I don't think is widely
appreciated. Operating from SDVs requires a lot of drilling in safety
procedures, even as a passenger. If this is true then it is a big deal.
But is it true in a training scenario without a safety boat etc? I doubt
it somehow.
Ah rare thanks lads.
The JDF/DCE Torpedo SEAL.
It is then able to transport two divers and equipment fully submerged over a range of 10NM.
Torpedo SEAL may also be easily stowed within the
multi-purpose tubes being designed into future submarine designs or
beneath the outer casing of the submarine.
A fixed variant of Torpedo SEAL without export license requirements is also available.
Something unusual the JFD " Torpedo SEAL " has been in the TV series "The last ship" a few times this season.
http://www.artsecretsentertainment.c...s/index12.html
Croatian made and in use:
In use? I was wondering if they were retired?
Apologies for the shameless blog spamming. When i saw this topic i couldn't resist a plug
All R1 and R2m is in active use like I said. And upgraded.
Great damage boneheads withdrew from service this almost new submarine made in the late 90s
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