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== | ==Overview== | ||
The DSRV-2 Avalon was designed to perform rescue operations | [[File:DSRV-2_Avalon.jpg|thumb|right|DSRV-2 Avalon]] | ||
The '''DSRV-2 Avalon''' is a [[deep-submergence rescue vehicle]] (DSRV) that was designed for the [[United States Navy]] to perform [[submarine rescue]] operations. The Avalon is one of the two DSRVs built, the other being the [[DSRV-1 Mystic]]. These vehicles were developed during the [[Cold War]] to ensure the safety of submariners in the event of a [[submarine accident]]. | |||
The Avalon | ==Design and Capabilities== | ||
The DSRV-2 Avalon is capable of diving to depths of up to 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) and can transport up to 24 rescued personnel at a time. It is equipped with advanced [[sonar]] and [[navigation systems]] to locate and dock with a distressed submarine. The Avalon is powered by [[battery]] systems that allow it to operate independently for extended periods. | |||
== Operational History == | ==Operational History== | ||
[[File:Avalon,_Morro_Bay_2015_4.jpg|thumb|left|Avalon in Morro Bay, 2015]] | |||
The Avalon was commissioned in 1971 and has been involved in numerous training exercises and rescue missions. It was stationed at various naval bases and participated in joint exercises with allied navies to enhance submarine rescue capabilities. The Avalon has also been used in [[research]] and [[development]] projects related to deep-sea exploration. | |||
The Avalon was | ==Decommissioning== | ||
The DSRV-2 Avalon was decommissioned in the late 2000s as newer technologies and rescue systems were developed. Despite its decommissioning, the Avalon remains a significant part of naval history and is often displayed at naval museums and events. | |||
== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[DSRV-1 Mystic]] | * [[DSRV-1 Mystic]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Submarine rescue]] | ||
* [[ | * [[United States Navy]] | ||
* [[Deep-submergence vehicle]] | |||
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[[Category:Deep-submergence rescue vehicles]] | |||
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Revision as of 05:31, 16 February 2025
Overview of the DSRV-2 Avalon
Overview
The DSRV-2 Avalon is a deep-submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV) that was designed for the United States Navy to perform submarine rescue operations. The Avalon is one of the two DSRVs built, the other being the DSRV-1 Mystic. These vehicles were developed during the Cold War to ensure the safety of submariners in the event of a submarine accident.
Design and Capabilities
The DSRV-2 Avalon is capable of diving to depths of up to 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) and can transport up to 24 rescued personnel at a time. It is equipped with advanced sonar and navigation systems to locate and dock with a distressed submarine. The Avalon is powered by battery systems that allow it to operate independently for extended periods.
Operational History
The Avalon was commissioned in 1971 and has been involved in numerous training exercises and rescue missions. It was stationed at various naval bases and participated in joint exercises with allied navies to enhance submarine rescue capabilities. The Avalon has also been used in research and development projects related to deep-sea exploration.
Decommissioning
The DSRV-2 Avalon was decommissioned in the late 2000s as newer technologies and rescue systems were developed. Despite its decommissioning, the Avalon remains a significant part of naval history and is often displayed at naval museums and events.
