Naval warfare

How long does it take to start a destroyer or frigate engines?

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Destroyers or frigates, are “defenders” to protect territorial waters, and are very important for any navy. Although many of us have not seen destroyers with our own eyes, we often see them in TV news or films. Many people know that destroyers travel very fast, but for a destroyer in port, you may not know … Read more

Why are gas turbines chosen as engines for large ships?

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Gas turbine engines are very fuel efficient compared to traditional piston engines, but why are they always chosen as the main engines for large warships. A gas turbine engine is a type of rotor heat engine in which the work-expanding agent is air. The engine consists of three main parts, which are the rotor-shaped air … Read more