MARU 5137 Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Normally, it takes over an hour to start up a B-52 bomber, but a method called "cartridge starts" or "cart-starts" can reduce the startup time to under 10 minutes. A small-controlled explosive called a starter cartridge, filled with approximately 4 lb (1.8 kg) of gunpowder, is placed into each engine to quick-start the B-52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Saab dragen also used "liquid gunpowder" to start engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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