Published Resources Details Journal Article

Author
Walsh, D.
Title
Chinese aim for the deep
In
U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings
Imprint
vol. 132, no. 1, 38718, p. 81
Description

Accession No.3424

Abstract

"This article focuses on the launch of China's newest submarine. This manned submersible development is part of COMRA's Tenth Five-Year Plan, in 2002 the project cost was quoted at U.S.D. 22.5 million. Reported characteristics for the vehicle are a length of 24 feet, width of nine feet and a weight of 22 tons. Maximum mission duration would be about 12 hours with a 72-hour emergency life support system. Its 4.8-inch thick titanium pressure hull was built by Baltisky Zavod in Saint Petersburg, Russia, for delivery in late 2005."