The Mk 83 Underwater Cargo Sled is a small vehicle designed for special operations. With the use of submarines to insert special forces into hostile territory, or removing equipment, they need a vehicle that either carry thier equipment or carry equipment out. The Mk 83 is designed for that. Using a flatbed, that has numerous attachment points for harnesses, the Mk 83 can carry most large loads without a problem. It can carry a total of 1,400 kilograms, easily good for most operations. The key to this is the use of a diesel engine to to provide the necessary power for an operation. Two motors on each side of the flatbed provide the propulsion. A control panel is mounted on the rear to control the vehicle while underwater. If illumination is needed, a spotlight is mounted forward of the engines and can provide IR illumination as well. However, if necessary, the vehicle can either be remotely piloted, or rigged directly. On the bottom of the vehicle are rollers designed to provide maximum movement on ground. The engines can self power the craft at one quarter the underwater speed. However, the ground must be flat, as terrain like sand, but it can only go a maximum of 5 mpt. Handholds are of course built in to allow the vehicle to be dragged to shore. Additionally, to save space on tightly packed vehicles, the forward hydroplanes can be folded upward as well.
Handling
Speed
Accel
Body
Sig
Autonav
Load
Cost
2
70
4
2
6
4
1,400
137,400¥
Fuel: Diesel (300 liters) Economy: 1 km per liter Sensors: Standard (1) Other Features: Datajack Port, Rigger Adaptation, Rigger Adaptation. Weights: 1,630 kilograms fully loaded, 230 kilograms completely empty.
Note: For a better way to look at this, watch James Bond: Never Say Never as it illustrates the capabilities pretty well.