The SEAL Carrier - Design

Measurements and weight

Loa: 10.45 meters
Beam (w. pontoons): 2.7 meters
Beam (w.o. pontoons): 2.2 meters
Height: 2.65 meters
Weight: 3800 kg

Propulsion

  • Diesel engine: 350 HP
  • Water jet: 275 kW (Rolls Royce)
  • Fuel capacity: 300 litres
  • Thrusters: 2 x 5 kW
  • Battery: 25 kWh

Crew and payload

  • Crew: 2 + 6 divers
  • Payload of SDV config: 1200 kg

Specification

  • Maximum surface speed: 30+ knots
  • Speed at full payload:
    • on surface: 30 knots
    • semi-submerged: 5 knots
    • submerged: 4 knots
  • Range:
    • on surface: 150 nm
    • on surface (w. extra fuel): 225 NM
    • submerged: 10 NM
  • Design depth: 50 meters
  • Max recommended sea state: 4
  • Transit between modes:
    • surface to 10 meters depth: 150 s
    • semi-submerged to 10 m: 30 s
    • breaking surface to 30 kn: 150 s
    • semi-submerged to 30 kn: 120 s