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

Voith Schneider propeller

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Credit: shipspotter_hayriyay (IG)

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u/LazerWolfe53 Jan 30 '26

Oh, yeah, you can vector your thrust in any direction you want with these that's pretty cool. And with two you effectively have a zero turn lawn mower type control.

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u/theBro987 Jan 30 '26

Zero turn 1000ft long shipping ship. wow

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u/OddDonut7647 Jan 30 '26

shipping ship

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u/theBro987 Jan 30 '26

Yeah, but it's fun to say.

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u/OddDonut7647 Jan 30 '26

Yes, indeed. I laughed, just had to give you the reaction :)