Gabe,
Wilton knows what he is talking about. Don't question his
knowledge. Starting 8 turbojets takes A LOT. If you read my previous
post, I quoted a source that verifies what Wilton said, and elaborates on
it. In fact, each aircraft was fitted with 2 cartridge starters.
Loren
At 11:11 PM 11/8/2005, you wrote:
Are you sure that those aren't booster rockets you are talking about? A
gallon size tin of rocket propellant is alot!
On 11/8/05, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> About 25 yrs ago, all 8 engines on B-52's were retrofitted with cartridge
> starters for alert starts. Cartridge is like a gallon paint can full of
> solid rocket fuel; spins starter at ~ 45k rpm. All 8 engines can be
> started
> at same time in < a minute by hitting one switch; also makes lots of
> smoke.
> Can also start one at a time, of course. In lieu of cartridge, comp. air
> is
> used; after one engine is running, air from it can start others.
>
> Wilton
>
>
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