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rolls-royce launches lightest waterjet for naval market

0 Comments | Al Bawaba, Feb 22, 2009

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has launched a new waterjet for naval markets. The Kamewa FF67 will be the latest in the FF-series of aluminium waterjets, which are the lightest and most powerful in their power range.

The new waterjet, available from late 2009, will also be suitable for commercial marine and offshore markets.

Rolls-Royce, which pioneered the application of waterjets in naval vessels, said the FF67, which will be the most powerful of the FF series, is an entirely new design incorporating built-in hydraulics for the first time. This will save installation time at shipyards and guarantee smooth start-up.

At high speeds, the unrivalled efficiency of waterjet propulsion offers either a greater top speed or better fuel economy. No reversing gearbox is required, stopping distances are short and craft can turn on the spot or even manoeuvre sideways.

Jay Dagher – Area Manager Naval for the Rolls-Royce marine business in the Middle East and South America, said: “The FF67 is suitable for a range of vessels, including large naval boats, fast ferries and crew boats
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