A directed thrust propulsion system has a central hub and at least three blades that extends outward at a rake angle between about 20 to 70 degrees. Each blade is shaped as a portion of a cylindrical surface, in which concave side forms the blade face and is facing in direction of thrust generated by rotating the hub. The convex side of the blades minimizes drag in the water that resists forward motion while the concave shape and tilted end portions directs the thrust inward toward the extension of the hub's principal axis rearward. The directed thrust propulsion system may be deployed on inboard and outboard motors for all manner of watercraft to increase efficiency above 10 knots speed.


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    Title :

    Directed thrust propulsion system


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-02-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING



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