C-25 



RCV-150 



Operating Depth : 6,000 ft ( 1,829m) 



Dimensions (LxWxH) : 52 in. x U^ in. x H2 in. (l32cm x 119cra x 109cm). 



Operates from a launching unit on a 200 ft (6lm) long tether cable. 



Weight (dry): 1*5 lbs (20Ukg) 



Speed : (Max. Surface) 2 kts (3-7 km/hr) 



(Max Operating Current) 2 kts (3.7 km/hr) at 6,000 ft. 

 Structure : Tubular aluminum framework encloses and supports all 

 components. Atop and port /starboard on the framework are two cylindrical, 

 fixed buoyancy units composed of a high strength composite epoxy and 

 two spherical, variable buoyancy tanks moimted forward/aft on the vehicle's 

 centerline. Mesh screen guards enclose the port and starboard sides of 

 the aluminum framework. 



Buoyancy : The high strength composite epoxy provides 15 lbs (7kg) of 

 positive buoyancy when the vehicle is submerged. Variable ballast tanks 

 can provide plus or minus buoyancy when submerged. 

 Power Requirements : 220 or kkO VAC, 5O/6O Hz, 3-phase 



Propulsion : Four ducted propellers: 15 hp, two provide forward/reverse 

 thrust and yaw rotation, one provides vertical thrust and one provides 

 transverse or side motion. All thrusters are reversible. An automatic 

 servo control system automatically corrects for external forces acting 

 on the vehicle and automatically controls depth. 



Instrumentat ion : TV camera (low light level) capable of being tilted 

 plus or minus 90 degrees from the horizontal, 500 watt quartz iodide 

 light, depth sensor, heading sensor, emergency pinger and flasher. A 

 wide variety of optional equipment is available. 

 Navigation : By compass heading and visual sighting. 



Shipboard Components: Control/display console, hand controller, winch, 

 A-frame, hydraulic power supply, vehicle protective launcher. 

 Support Ship Requiremen ts: Enclosed area for control/display console, 

 deck space for vehicle and handling equipment, station-keeping capability 

 and electric power supply (a diesel generator power source is optional). 

 Operation/Maintenance Crew: Three for an 8 to 10 hour period 

 Total Shipping Weight: 1,100 lbs {h95^g) , not including deployment unit, 

 winch and cable, or handling equipment. 



Total Shipping Volume : 252 cu ft (7-1 cu m) , not including deployment 

 \init, winch and cable, or handling equipment 



Status: Four vehicles are under construction. None have been delivered 



to their purchasers as of November 1978. 

 Builder : Hydro Products 

 San Diego, Ca. 



