Retractable Azimuth Thruster · Bow/Stern Thrusters
The Brunvoll AR‑500 is a 500 kW retractable azimuth bow thruster delivering up to 65 kN of thrust, designed to be lowered for maneuvering and retracted into the hull to minimise drag during cruising. As a Retractable Azimuth Thruster, 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. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, capacities, materials and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.
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