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Old 06-24-2004, 09:06 AM   #26
Troubleshooter
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The 688 class submarine I was on has TWO 30,000 hp high pressure steam turbines attached to a transmission the size of a storage shed.

The transmission turns one shaft with a 17' seven bladed screw.
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