Originally Posted by
mustafagander
I always remember the RB211 early series on the L1011. They sounded like a powerhouse diesel as they accelerated up to idle.
The RB211 on the B747-200 series also had the diesel sound.but somewhat muted. Bloody good engines to handle in flight too. Way ahead of the P&W.
B742 RR starts were always unique I thought either in it or parked next to it you could tell a roller start.
Hot Starts being the weirdly easiest to hear, the great burble humming and then suddenly immediate silence, swiftly followed by fuel control switch cutoff! Good times. 😂