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Show Advantages of Turbine, Engines. Jfl Tho special advantagen attnchlnR -9 to tho U3o of turbino engines on Bhlps 'fl aro tho absonco of vibrations, which m flhako hulls and fittings; tho great m saving ot weight In 'machinery, that 9 for a turbino being twonty-ono "m pounds a horso-powcr, whllo that of u tho present stylo of cnglno Is 150 M pounds a horao power; Increased sta- ! blllty due to tho low position ot tho W center of gravity In tho englno; less W danger to tho engine-room crew from K fast-moving parts and a much small- , H or englno room force ls required. j m |