Engineering
![Line drawing of RUDE](images/RUDE-sketch.jpg)
General
- Cruising Speed: 10 knots
- Range: 1,000 nmi.
- Power: 850 SHP
- Fuel Capacity: 3,900 gal.
- Fuel Type: #2 Diesel
- Fuel Consumption: 40 gal/hr
- Endurance: 5 days
- Endurance Constraint: Fuel
Propulsion Plant
- Main Propulsion
- Quantity: 2
- Type: Geared Diesel
- Manufacturer: Cummins
- Rated Power (each): 425 HP
- Propellers
- Quantity: 2
- Type: Fixed Pitch, Kort Nozzle
- Manufacturer: Columbian
- Size: 3.5 ft. diameter
- Blades: 4
Freshwater System
- Storage capacity: 3,800 gal.
- Normal consumption: 500 gal/day
- Evaporators
Pollution Control
- Sewage Waste Control
- Type: II Marine Sanitation Device
- Manufacturer: EES Corporation
- Oily Waste Control
- Type: Oily Water Separator
- Manufacturer: Nelson Industries
- Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm
Electrical System
- Ship Service Generators
- Quantity: 2
- Type: Diesel
- Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel/Delco
- Rated Power (each): 60 kW
- Output Voltage: 230 VAC, 60 Hz
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