A Giant Engine Wrapped In a Tank: Icebreaker Propulsion

A giant engine, set in the hull of a tank. That is an icebreaker. With massive electric motors. With cutting edge propeller that allow the ship to spin on a dime. Looking at icebreakers, propulsion is more than just a massive power plant. It’s smart power.

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