Snafu wrote:

Thanks for the info.

Just looking at the pix at the massive size, it has to take incredible air
volume and pressure to get that huge crankshaft rolling. I'm guessing that
once you get one of these things running, you don't want to shut down very
often.


When maneuvering in port, each time you go from ahead to astern, you
need to stop the engine, then restart it in the opposite direction.
Naturally, while docking, you'll mostly be at "stop", and occasionally
to frequently (G depending on the pilot and conditions) have to start
it for needed maneuvers .... which eats up air.

otn