Iranian Designers Built Remotely-Controlled Submersible Phoenix Displacing 3 kg

Iranian designers built a remotely-controlled submersible Phoenix displacing only 3 kg, reports Iranian Student’s News Agency (ISNA).

The agency calls the vehicle “submarine”; her surface speed is 12 mps and submerged speed is 10 mps. Phoenix has one screw and is capable to monitor within a 1-meter radius. Surveillance camera can be mounted as well.

Phoenix performs various maneuvers and has good design. The submersible can be used for military purposes, reports the agency.

[mappress]
Naval Today Staff , January 25, 2012