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Yes, so-called 'Azipod' propulsion systems are quite common on many kinds of commercial vessels. However, for warships capable of 30+ kn, I'd guess there are c

by jabl 8y ago

Yes, so-called 'Azipod' propulsion systems are quite common on many kinds of commercial vessels. However, for warships capable of 30+ kn, I'd guess there are challenges not faced by commercial Azipod usage.

rjsw 8y ago
Engines in external pods won't be as quiet as internal ones, this matters if one of the roles of a warship is to hunt submarines.
- nradov 8y ago
  Engines will still be inside the hull. Only the motors will be in external pods. So it shouldn't be any noisier.