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Rudders
Rolls-Royce has over 20 years experience in rudder design
and cavitation prediction. With experience drawn from the
Rolls-Royce Hydrodynamic Research Centre and in-house
Hydrodynamics specialists, advanced computer programmes
have been developed to simulate manoeuvres to evaluate
different rudder sizes and types to optimise the rudder design
for each vessel.
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Type CB:
for lower speeds

Conventional spade rudders

tyPE: CB / CM / CS
This range of rudders is built as full spade rudders, with three different
standard profiles and no rudder angle limitation, to ensure optimal
manoeuvrability for passenger, cargo vessels and high-speed craft.
The medium and slim profiles can be combined with a twisted
leading-edge for improved efficiency and reduced cavitation risk.

type Cb

Type CM:
for medium speeds

Increased propulsive efficiency

CM rudder

CS rudder

type CM

The profile is optimised to provide good

manoeuvrability with propulsive efficiency,
with a tapered or rectangular blade,
meeting the rudder needs of passenger
and cargo vessels.
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CB rudder

Options:
Twisted leading edge
Wire Guard

Type CS:
for higher speeds
The slim profile increases overall propulsive
efficiency and reduces cavitation risk. The
blade is tapered with rounded corners. It has
the same profile as the FS flap rudder.

Special

23 kn

Options:
Heel connection module
Wire Guard

Speed

18 kn

A bulbous profile and large vane end plates

improve low speed manoeuvrability. It shares
the same profile as the FB flap rudder and
is typically used for offshore supply, cargo,
fishing and seismic vessels.

25 kn

type CS

Options:
Twisted leading edge
Wire Guard

2.0
1.8
1.6

Lift coefficient (-)

1.4
1.2
1.0

Bulbous

0.8

Medium

0.6

Slim

0.4
0.2
0.0
0

10

20

30

40

50

Trunk Type:
extended, with steering
gear foundation or
Standard
Designed for minimum
installation time and cost
Tailor-made for each vessel
The extended trunk is
available with or without
fairwater/shell plating

rudder angle (deg.)

134

135

Flap rudders

type Fb

tyPE: FB / FM / FS
Rolls-Royce has developed and built flap rudders since the 1980s.
The performance of a flap rudder is determined both by the flap, the
link mechanism and the profile, as well as the hull and the propeller.
Rolls-Royce has therefore designed a range of flap rudders suitable for
different types of vessels and functions, to ensure customers receive a
rudder best suited to their vessel's operating requirements.

Heel connection module

Wire Guard

type FM
Increased propulsive effeciency

Increased manoeuvrability

FS rudder

18 kn

20 kn

26 kn

Type FM:
for medium speeds
Designed with a moderate profile
for enhanced manoeuvrability and
propulsive efficiency.

Options:
Twisted leading edge
Wire Guard

Type FS:
for medium to high speeds

type FS

A slim profile that is purpose-designed to suit

the vessel. The rudder is built around a cast
cone module and has a robust link mechanism
and hinge system to withstand the high forces.
It is also an ideal all-round flap rudder suitable
for a wide range of vessel types.

Options:

2.0

Twisted leading edge

Wire Guard

1.8

Lift coefficient (-)

1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0

Bulbous

0.8

Medium

0.6

Slim

0.4
0.2
0.0
0

10

20

30

40

50

Trunk Type:
extended, with steering gear
foundation or Standard
Designed for minimum
installation time and cost
Tailor-made for each vessel
The extended trunk is
available with or without
fairwater/shell plating

rudder angle (deg.)

136

137

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FM rudder

This rudder has a bulbous profile for

maximum manoeuvring performance. The
design also has large upper and lower vane
plates. It is ideal for use on workboats, fishing
vessels, offshore vessels, small tankers, cargo
vessels, ferries and other coastal vessels.

Options:

Speed

FB rudder

Type FB:
for low to medium speeds