Russia’s powerful new icebreaker runs into trouble during sea trials
Depending on the extent of the problem, the project could run into big delays.
February 17, 2020
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An electrical propulsion motor experienced technical troubles during sea trials of Russia’s powerful new Arktika icebreaker and a commission is now considering ways to fix the problem, Kommersant reports.
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