Types
Several types of rotor ships can be distinguished, similar to sailing ships. Both rotor sail-assist (hybrid) ships exist, as well as rotor sail only ships. Wind Ship Development Corporation has also worked out two types of sail assist setups, for use with different ships sizes.
Most rotor ships have a system with an electric engine which allows the stopping or initial starting of the rotor by the sailor. This allows the sailor to control the rotor's RPM and direction of spin.
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