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Record 1 1996-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
  • Sea Operations (Military)
  • Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
CONT

Propulsion is by four Paxman Valenta 16CM engines each generating 2480 kilowatts at 1500 revolutions per minute and turning four skewed propellers via Reintjes gearboxes for top speeds of more than 35 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Propulsion des bateaux
  • Opérations en mer (Militaire)
  • Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
CONT

Quatre moteurs Paxman Valenta 16CM (2480 kW à 1500 tours/mn) avec réducteurs Reintjes entraînent des hélices coniques,dont les pales sont inclinées vers l'arrière.

Spanish

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