The Navy successfully built an underwater vehicle measuring 11 metres in length, 1.8 metres in diameter, with a displacement of approximately 27 tons.
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The Navy successfully built an underwater vehicle measuring 11 metres in length, 1.8 metres in diameter, with a displacement of approximately 27 tons. Its operational capabilities included a depth of up to 50 metres, underwater endurance of 3-5 hours, a speed of 5 knots, and a crew capacity of 3.
The vehicle not only serves to train personnel in underwater operations but is also adapted for various missions, including tactical operations, intelligence gathering, underwater exploration, and environmental conservation. Additionally, it contributes to developing domestic shipbuilding knowledge, enhancing understanding of technology through this research, which benefits both the Navy and the nation.
At that time, PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha recognised the capabilities of Navy personnel and proposed that the Navy research and create a small submarine. Captain Sattaya Chandraprapha,…