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Ramming the Ice: Icebreaker Propulsion

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This beast bares TWO nuclear reactors, with over 60 MW of propulsive power driving through anything in its path! Discover why we need so much power for an icebreaker.
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Breaking the Ice: Icebreakers

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How do icebreakers crack through the ice and come out undamaged? We still use the same techniques from over 50 years ago. Why do they work so well?
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The Ship Towing Tank

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It may look like a swimming pool, but towing tanks exist for a different purpose. They are a fundamental tool of ship design.