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The side engines (engine 0 and 1) can be reversed by stopping the engine and starting it in the other direction. | The side engines (engine 0 and 1) can be reversed by stopping the engine and starting it in the other direction. | ||
* R - Switch the running direction for the selected engine(s). The engine(s) have to be stopped before switching direction. | * {{Key press|R}} - Switch the running direction for the selected engine(s). The engine(s) have to be stopped before switching direction. | ||
* Shift+1 - Select the port side engine (engine 0). | * Shift+{{Key press|1}} - Select the port side engine (engine 0). | ||
* Shift+2 - Select the starboard side engine (engine 1). | * Shift+{{Key press|2}} - Select the starboard side engine (engine 1). | ||
* ~ - Select all engines. | * {{Key press|~}} - Select all engines. | ||
The engines are Maybach MB IVa high altitude engines that can easily be oversped on lower altitudes due to their construction - their rated output of 245 hp @ 1400 RPM is reached well before the throttle is fully open up to an altitude of 1800 m. At emergency power engine speed may go up to 1460 RPM. | The engines are Maybach MB IVa high altitude engines that can easily be oversped on lower altitudes due to their construction - their rated output of 245 hp @ 1400 RPM is reached well before the throttle is fully open up to an altitude of 1800 m. At emergency power engine speed may go up to 1460 RPM. | ||