Example 200 shows the transmission system in combination with three rudders. As the two main rudders are outside of the prop wash, it's difficult to manoeuvre, so a third rudder in the prop wash is added. The flexible transmission system can drive all three rudder from one reduction gearbox.
Example 201 shows the transmission system in combination with
three rudders. As the two main rudders are outside of the prop wash, it's
difficult to manoeuvre, so a third rudder in the prop wash is added. The
flexible transmission system can drive all three rudder from one reduction
gearbox. As there was no room to integrate the drive unit on the reduction
gearbox, it's remotely driven via a bevelbox and torque tube.
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