Институт по океанология "Фритьоф Нансен"

Research mini-submersible РС-8B

The research mini-submersible РС-8В has been in operation since 1987. Technical specifications:

  • Operating depth – 250 м
  • Deadweight – 5 t
  • Length – 6.5 м
  • Crew – 2+1
  • Range of underwater cruise – 5 n miles
  • Autonomy underwater – 5 hours
  • Scientific equipment – photo-camera, video-camera, manipulator, sampling devices.