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Old 12-15-2004, 03:10 PM
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QM2 has 5 of these pods fitted IIRC.
Each of them rotatable around 360 degrees to improve stopping and maneouvring ( the reasons BIG ELECTRIC pods are the way for modern boats )
Military proposals are around for DOUBLE the size of pod.

The QM2 has 3 turbines and 2 diesel engines to produce the electriciy for these puppies
I don't think they've any major storage, they just turn on more engines when they need more electricity
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