"DSRV-1 Mystic is a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle that is rated to dive down to 5000 feet (1500 m). DSRV-1 was built by Lockheed for the U.S. Navy at a construction cost of $41 million and launched 24 January 1970. She was declared fully operational in 1977 and named "Mystic". The submarine, intended to be air transportable, was 50 feet (15 m) long, 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter, and weighed 37 tons. The sub was capable of descending to 5,000 feet (1,500 m) below the surface and could carry 24 passengers at a time in addition to her crew."
To view a more detailed version of the Mystic DSRV, check out MorBius' version in the link below.
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