IHC Azimuth 500kW

The IHC Azimuth 500 kW is a compact, steerable propulsion unit that integrates the propeller and steering mechanism in a single rotating pod, delivering up to 500 kW of thrust with direct azimuth control; source-listed power 500.0 kW. The supplied category identifies it as Azimuth Thruster, and it is normally installed below the hull or in a dedicated thruster compartment as a steerable propulsion unit capable of rotating its thrust direction. In that role, its primary purpose is to provide both propulsion and steering by vectoring propeller thrust through the azimuth unit. Compared with a conventional shaft, rudder and propeller arrangement, an azimuth thruster combines thrust generation and steering in one rotating unit. Within the supplied list, this entry is distinguished from neighbouring variants by its model designation and the explicitly listed power; no further model-specific difference is stated in the source. No additional performance, approval or construction detail is inferred from the model code beyond the information supplied in the source record. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, capacities, materials and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.