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Flap Rudder

Becker Flap Rudders guarantee the best possible manoeuvrability


of your vessel at all speeds with lowest possible fuel consumption.

• Optimum balance and flap area


• Minimum size of steering gear
• Highest securing against flexural vibration, best values of natural vibration
• Easy maintenance of link and hinge system
• Highest safety against cyclic stresses
• Durable in ice
• Rudder angles up to 65°
• Optional KSR Rudder support

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Flap Rudder

Rudder trunk

Link system

Hinge system Main rudder blade

Movable flap Leading edge

Hinge system

Flap Rudder
The Becker Flap Rudder is the ultimate rudder solu- because the combination of all individual features
tion when it comes to ship manoeuvrability. With are forging a superb rudder. Rudder angles
decades of research, development and practical of up to +/- 65 degrees and additional
experience the rudder is the most mature design of all 45 degrees of the flap permit extreme
flap rudders in the shipbuilding industry. manoeuvres and dynamic positioning
Optimised profiles, rudder balance, operations. Also attractive is the improved
deflection ratio between rudder course keeping performance and fuel saving,
blade and flap, hinge and link obtained through smaller required rudder angles
systems guarantee a reliable and compared to conventional rudders. In combination
efficient tool for your vessel. with the Becker KSR Rudder support, the Flap Rudder
Often copied but never equaled, can be offered practically unlimited in size.
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