Maneuvering thruster
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title:
Maneuvering thruster
text:
Manoeuvering thrusters are transversal propulsion devices built into or mounted to either the bow or stern of a ship or boat to make it more manoeuvrable. Bow thrusters make docking easier, since they allow the captain to turn the vessel to port or starboard side, without using the main propulsion mechanism which requires some forward motion for turning; The effectiveness of a thruster is curtailed by any forward motion due to the Coandă effect. A stern thruster is of the same principle, fitted
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description:
Transverse or steerable propulsion device in a watercraft
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneuvering_thruster
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2024-02-24T18:45:47Z
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