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shaft horsepower

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shaft horsepower [′shaft ′hȯrs‚pau̇ยทər]
(mechanical engineering)
The output power of an engine, motor, or other prime mover; or the input power to a compressor or pump.


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Propulsion: Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesels, two shafts, 41,600 shaft horsepower.
Power plant: Three General Electric T64-GE-416 turbo shaft engines producing 4380 shaft horsepower each.
RAPTR can generate up to 3,500 shaft horsepower and up to 800 foot/pounds of torque.
 
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