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The Gnome Engine
The engine comprises a free power turbine and independent gas generator.

The Rolls-Royce Gnome engine

Gnome compressor

Free power turbine assembly

     The key features of the engine are:

  • Mass flow - 5.63kg/s
  • Ten stage axial compressor with variable incidence inlet guide vanes (1st four stages)
  • 8.3:1 compression ratio
  • Straight through annular combustion chamber with sixteen fuel injectors
  • Fuel type - Kerosene - JP-4
  • Exhaust temperature up to 685 ºC
  • Fuel consumption - approx. 5 litres/min at max continuous rating
  • Dry weight without gearbox 125kg
  • Electric start - two HT ignitors
 

 

Sections
Introduction
The Gnome Engine
Gnome Turbojet Engine Conversion
Turboshaft Rig
Cavity Rig


Combustion can


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