Extended range. Enhanced capacity. Rapid response.
JFD’s Flyaway Rapid Response Bell XL is an advanced manned rescue vehicle engineered to extend submarine rescue capability. It increases operating depth from 300m to 500m, with an optional upgrade to 610m, and expands rescue capacity from 6 to 11 personnel—delivering a 45% reduction in required sorties compared to the standard system.
Designed for global deployment via commercial freight aircraft, the Bell XL delivers near SRV-level performance while remaining fully flyaway.
Further Information
- Extended Operating Envelope : Rated to 500m as standard, with optional increase to 610m.
- Higher Rescue Capacity : Accommodates up to 11 rescuees; reducing rescue cycles and enhancing survivability.
- Pressurised Rescue: Rated to 5 bar internally with onboard life support and 96-hour emergency power, eliminating the need for heavy gas and power umbilicals.
- Rapid Deployment: Deployable using commercial freight aircraft including 777-200F, 747-400F, C130, A400M, and C17.
- Low-Drag Umbilical : Lightweight tether enables surface communication and emergency recovery only, improving mobility in challenging conditions.
Vehicle
| Rescue Capacity | 11 |
| Depth | 500m* |
| Classification | Lloyds Register |
Launch & Recovery System
| Load Rating | 8 tonnes |
| Operating Sea State | 4** |
| Classification | Lloyds Register |
TUP
| Capacity | 24+ |
| Classification | Lloyds Register |
ROV
| 1000m intervention ROV as standard |
Ancillary Equipment
| Standard | ISO transport skids, transport cradle, winch umbilical & sheave wheel, compressor, surface comms, tracking system, workshop/spares container |
| Optional | Generator, mating targets, side scan sonar, ELSS pods and pod posting target |
Deck
| Deck Footprint | 225m2 |
Transport
| Trucks | 5 |
| Aircraft | 777-200F, 747-400F, C130, Embraer C-390 A400M, IL-76, C17, AN-124 |
* Option available of depth rating up to 610m.
** Option available up to sea state 6.
+ Other TUP capacities available on request
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