Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo M600

Navy Stealth Destroyer gets a 15-ton engine transplant

by Kyle Mizokami 8 Sep 2018 07:37 PDT
Navy Stealth Destroyer gets a 15-ton engine transplant © Getty Images / Portland Press Herald

One of the Navy's newest ships is the recipient of a brand-new engine. The USS Michael Monsoor, a Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer, received the 15 ton engine after damage was discovered on several of the turbine blades. Although the engine still worked, the Navy elected to replace the engine before commissioning in January 2019.

The Monsoor is the second of three Zumwalt-class destroyers. Designed to accommodate future weapons such as railguns and lasers, the Zumwalts integrate feature an integrated power system consisting of two main turbine generators, two auxiliary turbine generators, and two 34.6MW advanced induction motors. The ship can generate a total of 78 megawatts of electrical power, with 58 tons reserved for future weapons and sensors.

The engines in question is one of two Rolls-Royce MT30 Main Turbine Generators, a derivative of the Rolls-Royce Trent 800 that powers the Boeing 777 widebody airliner. The two engines are so similar they have an eighty percent commonality in parts. The MT30 is 28 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 8.7 feet tall.

Read full article here

Related Articles

Ted Gersen joins Palm Beach Motor Yachts
Expanding Newport, Rhode Island presence with Industry Sales Veteran Continuing its expansion and focus on customer experience, Palm Beach Motor Yachts is excited to announce that yacht sales professional Ted Gersen has joined the company's Newport, Rhode Island team. Posted on 29 Jul
MasterCraft expands dealership network
Hagadone Marine Center is a full-service dealership located on Lake Coeur d'Alene The luxury, full-service dealership located on North Shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene Delivers Premium Towboats and unmatched service to boaters throughout the Inland Northwest. Posted on 29 Jul
Antares 12 Coupe: a cruiser for all seasons
Asserting its position as a versatile family cruiser Faithful to the Antares line, the Antares 12 Coupe asserts its position as a versatile family cruiser, designed to accompany you on long passages, across all latitudes. Posted on 29 Jul
New Pershing GTX70
Compact and dynamic, with the sportiness and liveability of the GTX range Pershing's GTX series continues to revolutionise the cruising experience with Pershing GTX70, the most compact model in the Sport Utility Yachts range Posted on 29 Jul
Airship | Funter Bay to Flynn Cove
Lots of fishing boats out today, as well as a few Dall's porpoises who surfed our bow for a bit We leisured late this morning in Funter Bay and didn't leave until after 11am. Another gorgeous, sunny day! We watched the F1 race and then pulled our anchor and headed out into the mostly glassy Icy Strait toward Flynn Cove. Posted on 29 Jul
Versatile, reliable, and just fun
An owner's Mandurah Axopar 28 T-Top review When you live in a place like Mandurah, Western Australia, where estuaries meet the open sea and dolphins glide past your bow, it makes sense to own a boat that fits your lifestyle like a glove. Posted on 29 Jul
Airship | Juneau to Funter Bay
We'll be buddy boating a bit over the next week or more with Dave on Turnagain We'll be buddy boating a bit over the next week or more with Dave on Turnagain, now joined by his brother Kyle. Posted on 28 Jul
Whale Watching Season in Sydney
Breaching whales, offshore thrills and the best boat for the job If anyone has ever dreamed of seeing whales up close in their natural habitat, there's no better place than Sydney during peak migration. Posted on 28 Jul
Debut of the Picnic Boat 39
A new icon joins the fleet We invented the Picnic Boat. And we've never stopped perfecting it. The new Hinckley Picnic Boat 39 is a masterpiece of timeless design and modern ingenuity. Posted on 27 Jul
Is Axopar 37 Cross Cabin the best family day boat?
A firsthand review from John, a Perth-based owner and father of three energetic kids If you're searching for the best family day boat in Australia, the Axopar 37 Cross Cabin makes a strong case. With its smooth ride, all-weather protection, and flexible layout, it's fast becoming the go-to choice for active families. Posted on 27 Jul
Palm Beach Motor YachtsMaritimo M75