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Instead of a traditional sail fitted to a mast, SkySails uses large towing kites for the propulsion of the ship. Their shape is comparable to that of a paraglider. Der Zugdrachen besteht aus hochfesten und witterungsbeständigen Textilien. The tethered flying SkySails can operate at altitudes between 100 and 300 m where stronger and more stable winds prevail.It is double-walled and fitted with chambers along its entire length as well as ports at the front end. A line tree defines the requested kite shape by spanning lines of different lengths between the pod and the towing kite. The profile of the towing kite is designed in such a way that optimal aero-dynamic efficiency can be achieved.Practical experience shows that high propulsion power can be achieved on halfwind, reaching and downwind courses from 90° to 270°.In case of very strong winds, the power of the towing kite can be reduced by changing its position in the wind window (relative to the horizon), without having to minimize the towing kite area.Presently, SkySails is offering towing kites for cargo ships with kite areas of approx. 150 to 600m². The towing rope is up to 500 meters long and the towing kite operates mostly at altitudes of from 200 to 300 meters.
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