(See) Fregatte F126 (ex MKS 180)

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Germany’s F126 Frigates To Use Propulsion Systems By RENK

The general contractor Damen Naval and RENK have signed a contract to supply gearboxes and innovative electric propulsion systems, initially for four new 126 Class (F126) frigates for the German Navy. [...] The new propulsion system represents one key difference between the future F126 and older frigate models: The combined diesel electric and diesel (CODLAD) propulsion system provides a top speed of more than 26 knots. [...]

RENK’s gearboxes are equally sophisticated and simultaneously connect each diesel engine with its drive shaft. The propulsion systems specialists from Augsburg not only supply the gearbox but also the RENK advanced electric drives (AED). These electric propulsion motors drive the propellers either individually or together with the diesel engine. This is the first time the German Navy is utilising this propulsion concept. [...] The second evolutionary stage of the AED will now be installed on the F 126 frigates. RENK has optimised significant aspects of the drive system for naval applications. As a consequence, the design meets the low noise levels specified by the German Navy.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...-for-f126/

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