Difference between revisions of "SDV"

1 byte removed ,  08:54, 3 April 2019
added picture to SDV
(corrected formatting)
(added picture to SDV)
Line 1: Line 1:
The SDV [Swimmer Delivery Vehicle] as its officially known is a Submersible vehicle used to transport Divers large distances underwater whilst having the option to remain virtually undetectable from the Surface. {{Vehicle
The SDV [Swimmer Delivery Vehicle] as its officially known is a Submersible vehicle used to transport Divers large distances underwater whilst having the option to remain virtually undetectable from the Surface. {{Vehicle
| Image =  
| Image =Sdv.png
| VehName = SDV
| VehName = SDV
| VehicleType = Submersible
| VehicleType = Submersible
Line 30: Line 30:
===Features===
===Features===


* Outfitted with a Retractable Periscope.
*Outfitted with a Retractable Periscope.
* The SDV can be operated by 1 person, however a second operate may use the periscope whilst the other controls the craft.  
*The SDV can be operated by 1 person, however a second operate may use the periscope whilst the other controls the craft.
* There are  4 retractable hatches which open/close to allow access to the internal  personnel compartment.
*There are  4 retractable hatches which open/close to allow access to the internal  personnel compartment.


===Notable Traits===
===Notable Traits===
Line 43: Line 43:
===Mobility===
===Mobility===


* The SDV travels at a top speed of 23km/h when on the waters surface, which reduces to 18km/h when submerged.  
*The SDV travels at a top speed of 23km/h when on the waters surface, which reduces to 18km/h when submerged.
* It has a reasonably small turning circle for the type of craft.
*It has a reasonably small turning circle for the type of craft.


===Crew Capacity===
===Crew Capacity===


* 4 Divers sit in a 2x2 formation within the SDV with the aft 2 command the craft.
*4 Divers sit in a 2x2 formation within the SDV with the aft 2 command the craft.


==Upgrades==
==Upgrades==