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Why Do Ships Have Blades Next to the Propeller?

Amira Stone

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169,508 views • 1 month ago •via X (Twitter)

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Engineers View1 month ago

Sure..Because those blades aren’t just there for extra thrust! 🚢⚙️ They help control the propeller’s swirling water flow, improve efficiency, reduce vibration, and can even increase the ship’s overall propulsion performance. A small design detail with a big impact! 🌊🔧

Michael Meier1 month ago

Wow, it doesn‘t need a second motor? 🤡

trabgohard1 month ago

Wow

Jerry Puranen1 month ago

Anti fouler

Hairless Eagle1 month ago

These are scissors on steroids…interesting topic. One would have never known.

Rudeboy4231 month ago

Smart!

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