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Electric Drive.

This Vessel Is Powered By One Of The

Few Systems That Wasn't Built By GE.

First In Experience

Advanced electric drive systems for surface combatants.

GE is best qualified to supply them. We pioneered the tech- nology over 80 years ago and delivered over 5,000,000 horse- power of systems since then.

Furthermore, the Company has actively supported the Navy's electric drive program since 1973 by conducting over 325 technical and analytical studies, and devoting over 160 man-years to engineer the concept.

Only GE designs, manufac- tures and tests all key components into a fully integrated system.

Consequently, the LM2500 gas turbine, power take-off gearing, propulsion generator, ships service generator, power conditioning units, propulsion motors, controls and auxiliaries are optimized for reliability and peak performance.

First In Technology

Today, our integrated electric drive system for surface com- batants relies on space-saving modular components. It also offers more flexible equipment layout options, particularly important in twin hull configurations,

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