integrated ducted propeller

integrated ducted propeller

[′int·ə‚grād·əd ′dək·təd prə′pel·ər]

(naval architecture)

A coaxial duct fitted in two halves ahead of a previously existing propeller and tapered from top to bottom to increase efficiency.

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