[Watch] Dpulsar: A Propeller System Operating on Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0_MmEO7o4&feature=youtu.be
The Dpulsar system is a counter-rotating propeller system that can operate on the water line. Barry Davies, a New Zealand inventor, invented this system that bridges the technology gap between propellers and waterjets.
Highlights:
The...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0_MmEO7o4&feature=youtu.be
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