The history and meaning of the Corvette logo - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jagdpanzer · 02-07-2024

Before retiring the German companies I previously worked for, MTU, MAN, and RENK were the leading suppliers of propulsion equipment for corvette class naval combatant ships. Back in WW2 era corvettes range in size from 180 to 275 ft. overall length and displaced 750 to 1500 tons. Power was provided by either diesel or steam engines ranging from 4,000 to 12,000 hp on twin propeller shafts. Top speed was around 18 to 24 knots.
Like our cars modern day naval corvettes are larger and faster with more installed propulsion power. Speed in some cases can be over 30 knots. Usually twin diesel engine propulsion engines are used in power range of 8,000 to 12,000 hp. On faster large corvettes sometimes you see diesel engines combined with gas turbines which cam produce over 30,000 shaft hp.

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02-07-2024	#8
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,644	Re: The history and meaning of the Corvette logo Before retiring the German companies I previously worked for, MTU, MAN, and RENK were the leading suppliers of propulsion equipment for corvette class naval combatant ships. Back in WW2 era corvettes range in size from 180 to 275 ft. overall length and displaced 750 to 1500 tons. Power was provided by either diesel or steam engines ranging from 4,000 to 12,000 hp on twin propeller shafts. Top speed was around 18 to 24 knots. Like our cars modern day naval corvettes are larger and faster with more installed propulsion power. Speed in some cases can be over 30 knots. Usually twin diesel engine propulsion engines are used in power range of 8,000 to 12,000 hp. On faster large corvettes sometimes you see diesel engines combined with gas turbines which cam produce over 30,000 shaft hp. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake