Rolls-Royce Gnome

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Westland_Sea_King
gptkb:Sea_King_helicopter
gptkb:Sea_King_helicopters
gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkb:Sea_King_HAS.1
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:controls hydraulic control system
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:developer 1940s to 1950s
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 6 in
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.163
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Dart
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.108
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.145
high reliability
pylon-mounted
influenced future designs
good performance for its time
moderate efficiency
used in various military aircraft
air-start system
turbojet engine configuration
early turbojet technology
approximately 3,000 hours
developed during the Cold War era
part of Rolls-Royce's heritage in aviation engineering
subject of research and development projects.
gptkbp:engine_type axial
single-stage
compatible with various airframes
gptkbp:first_flight 1950
gptkbp:fuel_type annular
kerosene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce Gnome
gptkbp:impact significant impact on jet propulsion technology
gptkbp:length 12 ft 6 in
gptkbp:maintenance moderate maintenance requirements
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Limited
gptkbp:noise_level high noise level
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:battle
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Derwent
gptkbp:propulsion 5,000 lbf
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Spey
gptkbp:type turbojet
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Buccaneer
gptkb:de_Havilland_Sea_Vixen
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Gnome_Mk_101
gptkb:Gnome_Mk_102
gptkb:Gnome_Mk_103
gptkb:Gnome_Mk_104
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb