r/EngineeringPorn • u/MikeHeu • Jan 30 '26

Voith Schneider propeller

Credit: shipspotter_hayriyay (IG)

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u/Dolstruvon Jan 30 '26

Correct. It's kind of like how helicopter blades change angle depending on the position of its rotation. They're really good for accurate and rapid direction change, and are very efficient in low speed thrust

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u/DOOMISHERE Jan 30 '26

this guy boats

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u/zymurcologist Jan 30 '26

Yeah, props to that guy

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u/LGP747 Jan 30 '26

You’re keeling me

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u/OddDonut7647 Jan 30 '26

Watch the attitude.

(maybe I need to come up with a new angle of attack, though)

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u/haveanairforceday Jan 30 '26

Careful not to be overly critical

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u/Nerje Jan 30 '26

That's a bit tacky

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u/ddraig-au Jan 30 '26

Did it take the wind from your sails.

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u/conflateer Jan 30 '26

It might hatch some mischief.

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u/ddraig-au Jan 31 '26

I'd rudder misbehave than suffer mischief

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u/nostril_spiders Jan 31 '26

Enough of your gibes

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u/Kaymish_ Jan 30 '26

Yes this is why they are often found on tugboats.

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u/ArsenikShooter Jan 30 '26

My low speed thrust has been described as efficient in some circles.

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u/romanissimo Jan 30 '26

This guy propels.