Antonov AN-2 start

Start of the Antonov airplane engine. You can hear some funny noises made by the engine.

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[sleemanj]

The "funny noises" are the inertia starter, the starter works by first spinning up a large flywheel (this is the whining sound) and then when it's spinning at top speed the pilot flick s the starter switch the other way and the flywheel engages to the engine (this is the graunching sound) and "kicks" the engine around a couple of revolutions, hopefully then it catches alight and away it goes. Otherwise, you have to start right from the beginning again.

[Easyjet8810]

mmm, the best thing with the inertia starter is that you can handcrank it, especially if a noob flattened the battery :D

[GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

I've heard the engine torque is pretty harsh on takeoff, the pilot just about has to stand on the rudder to keep it straight.

[Hannemaster]

Antonov 9 Zyl just great ,i.love it Geil ohne ende sound cool

[Sklep007]

cool))

[mauser88mm]

What rpm do the starters reach and are they heavy?

[huettmr]

WAY TOO SHORT