Gnome
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Gnome
Just wondering what happened to the Rolls Royce Gnome engine and the Nimbus for that matter.
I was visiting a museum a few weeks ago and there was a GE xx (cant remember the number) on display and it looked very similar to a Gnome, did GE build a similar engine under license? If not dose anyone know why it wasn't utilized in civilian applications?
Jiff
I was visiting a museum a few weeks ago and there was a GE xx (cant remember the number) on display and it looked very similar to a Gnome, did GE build a similar engine under license? If not dose anyone know why it wasn't utilized in civilian applications?
Jiff
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Er, you probably saw a GE T-58 (military) or a CT58 (commercial) engine.
The Gnome was the RR version built under licence from GE.
Both engines are still in service in large numbers in a variety of applications. The commercial CT-58 powers the BV-107, S62, and S61 (and also Sikorky's first twin turbine helicopter, a modified S58). The military T-58 in various guises powers the H-3 (S61) series, H-46 (BV-107), UH-1F (USAF), HH-52 (USCG S62) and in perhaps it's strangest configuration, the (late) Israeli Super Frelons!
RR Gnomes are still out there in the Wessex and Sea-King plus maybe a couple of Whirlwinds still out there. They also installed them in a AB204 model.
Both engines had commercial applications in a variety of marine and industrial applications, including hovercraft.
Good, reliable, predictable motors. Will still be flying around in another 40 years.
The Gnome was the RR version built under licence from GE.
Both engines are still in service in large numbers in a variety of applications. The commercial CT-58 powers the BV-107, S62, and S61 (and also Sikorky's first twin turbine helicopter, a modified S58). The military T-58 in various guises powers the H-3 (S61) series, H-46 (BV-107), UH-1F (USAF), HH-52 (USCG S62) and in perhaps it's strangest configuration, the (late) Israeli Super Frelons!
RR Gnomes are still out there in the Wessex and Sea-King plus maybe a couple of Whirlwinds still out there. They also installed them in a AB204 model.
Both engines had commercial applications in a variety of marine and industrial applications, including hovercraft.
Good, reliable, predictable motors. Will still be flying around in another 40 years.
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From: Corvallis, Oregon
Thanks for the info, I did some digging and found some stuff about the Nimbus, for anyone that's interested here's the link.
http://www.gasturbine.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nimbus.htm
Jiff
http://www.gasturbine.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nimbus.htm
Jiff
