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Old 05-28-06, 08:39 PM   #10
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Actually it would depend on the number of screws. There are some dual screw ships out there and you could order "port ahead on third" "starboard back two-thirds" for instance to power assist a turn.

Modern US subs have 2 engines already, not even counting the diesel seperate. There a 2 main steam turbines that connect to the shaft via a reduction gear system.

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