Last update 25 Oct 2007

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DSRV

Pictured right is the Avalon now inactivated.  It is the sister of the Mystic which is still in service. It was built in the early seventies.
Characteristics:
Capacity:

28 (4 of those are crew)
Tools:

Three TV cameras

Manipulator with a cable cutter
Dimensions: 12.4 x 3.2 x 4.3m
Capabilities: - Capable of mating to a submarine collapse depth

- System designed for rescue up to 5 atmospheres

- TUP is possible only to the forward compartment of a UK MOSUB to a maximum pressure of 1.7Bar absolute.
Location:

System maintained at Deep Submergence Unit, NAS North Island, CA
Transport: Air: AN-124 or C-5A/B
MOSHIPS:

Can operate from MOSUB (US - 6 SSNs, UK - 3 SSBNs, FRANCE - 1 SSBNs) or specially configured surface ship (Two US MOSHIP)