Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that it is continuing funding for a new diesel outboard engine for the Royal Navy’s rigid inflatable craft. Currently under development by Cox Powertrain, the prototype marine engine concept uses opposed pistons. It is part of a policy adopted by NATO countries for converting to heavy oil wherever possible, to simplify logistics and reduce the use of petrol at sea... Continue Reading Diesel engine concept gets go-ahead from UK Ministry of Defence
Section: On the Water
Tags: Diesel, Engine, Fuel, Ricardo, Royal Navy
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