The SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is a crewed submersible and a type of swimmer delivery vehicle used to deliver United States Navy SEALs and their equipment for special operations missions. It is operated by SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams.

SEAL Delivery (SDV) Vehicle Teams operate a fleet of minisubs used by the SEALs for covert underwater operations. SDV Teams are known to operate the Mk VIII Mod 1 SDV, a black, electrically-operated minisub which can carry 6 SEALs on clandestine operations: underwater insertion/extraction of SEALs

Current non-classified methods of deployment include the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) from Dry Deck Shelters on submarines. The Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) was also used before its cancellation. The SDV is planned to be replaced by the Shallow Water Combat Submersible in 2019, and the ASDS will be replaced with the Dry Combat ...

SDVs are employed by U.S. Navy SEAL operators. They are small free-flooding submersibles that can transport up to six combat-equipped SEALs.

2024年12月5日 · Inspired by the Italian frogmen of World War II, who sunk or damaged several Allied ships in daring special operations, the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams operate a fleet of mini-submarines that can strike or carry special operators clandestinely behind enemy lines.

2024年12月6日 · Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Teams specialize in covert underwater operations using mini-submarines like the Mark 8 and the advanced Mark 11 Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS).

SDV Team ONE had the advantage of the submarine USS Grayback (APSS-574) to provide tactical mobility. Grayback had been converted in 1958 into a guided-missile submarine armed with Regulus nuclear-cruise missiles. In 1968, the Navy finalized conversion of the ship to accomplish UDT, SEAL, and other special operations capabilities.

The SDV is lithium-ion battery powered and equipped with propulsion, navigation, communication, and life-support equipment. The Mk VIII Mod 1 SDV can deliver several fully equipped SEALs to the...

2019年8月1日 · SEAL frogmen with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two (SDVT-2) prepare a Mk VIII Mod 1 SDV minisub from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief...

2011年12月8日 · The SEAL Delivery Vehicle or (SDV) is a manned submersible and a type of Swimmer Delivery Vehicle used to deliver United States Navy SEALs and their...