Dry Combat Submersible

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf manned submersible
gptkbp:application from submarines (future capability planned)
from surface ships
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:environmentalImpact dry (pressurized) interior
gptkbp:firstDelivery 2020
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dry Combat Submersible
gptkbp:hullMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:length approximately 12 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
Submergence Group
gptkbp:maximumDepth over 100 meters
gptkbp:minimumPressure atmospheric pressure maintained inside
gptkbp:missionType special operations
gptkbp:navigationSystem gptkb:sonar
inertial navigation system
GPS (when surfaced)
gptkbp:notableFeature allows operators to remain dry during transit
improved comfort and safety for crew
increases range and endurance compared to wet submersibles
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Naval_Special_Warfare_Command
gptkbp:powerSource battery-powered
gptkbp:program Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) program
gptkbp:propulsion electric motor
gptkbp:purpose covert insertion and extraction of special operations forces
gptkbp:range over 60 nautical miles
gptkbp:replacedBy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV)
gptkbp:seatingCapacity up to 8
gptkbp:speed approximately 5 knots
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:United_Kingdom_Royal_Navy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U.S._SEAL_Delivery_Vehicle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7