C-13 



ERIC 10 



Operating Depth : 500m (1,6^(0 ft) 



Dimensions (LxWxH): hOOcm x 200cm x 200cm (158 in. x 79 in. x 79 in. 



Weight (dryTl Ot (3.1 tons) 



Speed : (Max. Surface) U kts (7.^km/hr) 



(Max. Operating Current) 2.0 kts (3.7km/hr) 

 Structure: Rectangular shape composed of open aluminum framework 

 which encloses and supports all components. 



Buoyancy: The vehicle is 110 lbs (50kg) positively buoyant 

 Power Requirements: 60 Hz, 3-Phase, I4I+0 VAC 60 KVA 

 Propulsion: Three thrusters, two provide thrust and yaw and one 

 provides vertical motion. All thrusters are reversible; have 

 continuously variable speed control (O to 380 rpm) and are capable 

 of independent operation. 



Instrumentation : TV on pan and tilt mechanism, six lights, still 

 camera, depth gauge, CTFM sonar, inclinometer (pitch; roll) 

 downward-looking echo sounder, magnetic compass, magnetometer. 

 One manipulator with five degrees-of-freedom, parallel jaws-type 

 claw. Six, i+00 watt quartz iodide lights. Two surface flashing 

 lights. 



Navigation : Compass heading, visual sighting and by interrogation 

 of transponders with the CTFM sonar. 



Shipboard Components: Control/Display console (in portable van), 

 cable and reel winch, launch/retrieval crane, diesel generator. 

 Support Ship Requirements: Deck space for van and component storage. 

 Operation/Maintenance Crew: Five 

 Total Shipping Weight: 11 tons (lOt) 

 Total Shipping Volume: 1,588 cu ft (I45 cu m) 



Status : Operational 



Builder: Centre d' Etudes et de Recherches Techniques Sous-Marines 



B.C. A.N. Toulon 



France 



