Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)
The Wärtsilä 7LW38B is a medium‑speed, 4‑stroke trunk piston main engine delivering about 3 640 kW at 600 rpm in a compact L‑configuration, designed for direct‑drive or reduction‑gear applications on commercial vessels.
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