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Old 2nd Sep 2002, 21:57
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Question Dumby Question - How do jet engines start?
Hi there ,

This is a bit of dumb question but ive always wondered how jets start. Obviously its not like a car with big starter motor in it to whizz the fans round lol.

Does something blast compressed air in it to ignite and start the whole thing turning.

TIA

Jon.
(the IL-2 Sturmovik ace!)
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