The paper introduces the development of podded electric propulsion system and the structure and the working principle of typical podded electric propulsion system are also introduced.

• 摘要介绍了吊舱式电力推进系统的发展情况及典型吊舱式电力推进装置的结构及工作原理，分析了其相对于传统的柴油机-螺旋桨推进装置的优越性。