The Voith Schneider propeller (VSP) is a specialized marine propulsion system for Harbour tugs. It is highly maneuverable, being able to change the direction of its thrust almost instantaneously. It is widely used on tugs and ferries. From a circular plate, rotating around a vertical axis, a circular array of vertical blades (in the shape of hydrofoils) protrude out of the bottom of the ship. Each blade can rotate itself around a vertical axis. The internal gear changes the angle of attack of the blades in sync with the rotation of the plate, so that each blade can provide thrust in any direction, very similar to the collective pitch control and cyclic in a helicopter.
Ashdod
General details Name: Ashdod Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: ISRAEL Port of […]
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Gatto
General details Name: Gatto Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: Italy Port of […]
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Arie A
General details Name: Arie A Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: ISRAEL Port […]
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Espada
General details Name: Espada Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: ITALY Port of […]
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Dorado
General details Name: Dorado Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: ITALY Port of […]
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Deneb
General details Name: Deneb Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: ITALY Port of […]
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Taur
General details Name: Taur Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: Italy Port of […]
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Altair
General details Name: Altair Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: Italy Port of […]
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Svezia
General details Name: Svezia Type: VSP VOITH Schneider-Propeller Flag: Italy Port of […]
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