Fact Sheet
Kamewa™ waterjets
A-series
Rolls-Royce is the world leader in
research, development and
manufacture of waterjets for
commercial, naval and pleasure-boat
markets.
Rolls-Royce is the only supplier in the
industry with its own, fully equipped
hydrodynamic research centre. The
centre continously develops and tests
new products and refines the existing
product line.
Kamewa waterjet propulsion concept
provides
– Excellent high speed performance
– State-of-the-art control system
– Superior manoeuvrability at all speeds
– Shallow draught
– Superior efficiency
– Reduced noise and vibration levels
– Increased comfort
– Simple, reliable and robust construction
A unique concept
Kamewa A-series is the first and only
aluminium waterjet series in the world with
mixed-flow pump technology. Due to the
utilisation of mixed-flow pumps, hydro-
dynamically optimised design and exacting
production techniques, the A-series has 5-
10% higher efficiency than the competing
aluminium waterjets. This higher efficiency
can be utilised for higher vessel speed
and/or lower fuel consumption.
The impeller, shaft, steering- / reversing rods
and optionally also impeller housing, guide
vane chamber and steering nozzle are made
of stainless steel. All other components are of
aluminium construction based on thorough
strength calculations to minimise the
weight.
To minimise wearing and corrosion the
aluminium impeller housing is coated with
polyurethane coating and stainless steel
liner. In case of very hard conditions the A-
series waterjets can be delivered with
stainless steel impeller housing, guide vane
chamber and steering nozzle for maximum
wear and corrosion resistance. These models
are called A40S, A45S, A50S and A56S.
A water-lubricated cutless bearing is used for
ease of service and maintenance. The thrust
bearing is well-established and supported
on the inlet duct.
Kamewa A-series waterjet
A CanMan databus steering/reversing and
hydraulic system can be supplied to allow
easy installation and high reliability. The
CanMan system is redundant on application
and network levels as well as on electric
supply level.
All A-series waterjets can also be supplied as
boosters.
The documentation can be supplied in
either paper or electronic format to ensure
easy access for both the builder and the
operator of the vessel.
On delivery, the Kamewa A-series waterjets
are painted and complete with structurally
dimensioned inlet ducts for easy installation
by bolting and welding.
Rolls-Royce - the professional supplier
All Kamewa A-series waterjets are produced
using the latest 3D CAD/CAM tools to ensure
high level of quality and accuracy in design
and manufacturing. Rolls-Royce utilises its
own proprietary, computerised design
program, which contains the latest waterjet
technology data combined with the actual
results from earlier waterjet installations.
Aided by this program, individual influences
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and the combined effect of all the existing
outlet diameters and blade pitch angles will
be studied to optimise the performance of
every installation.
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Displacement table:
The table to the right shows maximum displacements for each
A-series waterjet. The waterjet unit can be installed on both Recommended maximum displacement for
planing hulls over 30 knots.
displacement and planing crafts as single, twin, triple or quadruple
systems. 120

Displacement (tonnes)
Single installation 99
For displacement hull applications it is recommended to select a 100
Twin installation
larger jet diameter than required by a faster planing hull at same
80 Triple installation 75
power. 66
60 57
The diagram below shows the suitable engine power rating for 50
42
different shaft speeds. 40 38
33
28 25
The A-series offers eight different water outlet nozzle diameters to 19
20 14
provide a balance to the waterjet speed, and five different impeller
blade pitch angles for fine adjustment of the rpm. The final 0
A40 A45 A50 A56
combination of the outlet diameter and the blade pitch angle will be
Kamewa waterjet size
seeked out by Rolls-Royce to ensure the optimum performance and
the lowest possible fuel consumption for the vessel in question. The diagrams are for preliminary waterjet selection only. Consult
Rolls-Royce in all cases for a size selection.

Power/speed per unit

Main data

Waterjet Power range Measurements in mm Weights in kg

size (kW) A B C D E F G H J K L R DW1) WW2) DWH3
A40 500-1400 1042 1339 1422 12 440 150 2370 66 952 1151 850 150 770 256 55
A40S 500-1400 1042 1339 1422 12 440 150 2370 66 952 1151 850 150 900 256 55
A45 650-1650 1172 1506 1595 12 495 150 2700 66 1050 1295 940 150 990 365 55
A45S 650-1650 1172 1506 1595 12 495 150 2700 66 1050 1295 940 150 1180 365 55
A50 850-2100 1303 1676 1753 15 550 150 2980 75 1170 1439 1050 150 1380 500 55
A50S 850-2100 1303 1676 1753 15 550 150 2980 75 1170 1439 1050 150 1650 500 55
A56 1100-2800 1460 1872 1963 15 616 150 3330 75 1290 1610 1150 150 1860 703 55
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A56S 1100-2800 1460 1872 1963 15 616 150 3330 75 1290 1610 1150 150 2230 703 55
1) Dry weight of the unit incl. cylinders and shaft flange
2) Weight of the water in the pump and inlet duct
3) Dry weight of the hydraulic unit with PTO Pump
The data is subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice

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