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World’s Biggest Engine – The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C Maximum power: 108,920 hp at 102 rpm Maximum torque: 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine is the most powerful and most efficient pri me-mover in the world today. The Aioi Works of Japan ‘s Diesel United, Ltd built the first engines and is where some of these [...]

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City At Sea – Plans For The World’s Largest Ship – Freedom

Sunday, March 22, 2009

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Nearly a mile long and 25 stories high, “Freedom” will be the largest vessel to ever sail the seven seas. Freedom will dwarf the Queen Elizabeth II and become a permanent home for 50,000 people. “Walk in a straight line for about 12 minutes,” “If you don’t dawdle, you’ll cover slightly less than a mile. [...]

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