|
Allied and Soviet Air Forces Please use this forum to discuss the Air Forces of the Western Allies and the Soviet Union. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Correct designation for French engine
Hello,
How is the correct way of writing the name of the Gnome-Rhône K 14 engine. I've seen a numer of different ways and wonder if someone knows how to give the name correctly. Is it Gnome-Rhône or Gnome et Rhône? Is it K14 or 14K? Would the French AF have written it in the same way as the engine manufacturer? How is it given in for example contemporary French handbooks? I'm leaning towards "Gnome-Rhône 14K" but would appreciate confirmation based on contemporary source. Best regards /Mikael |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Correct designation for French engine
Good evening Mikael !
Since I'm in the possession of some French Aviation magazines (Battailes Aeriennes) the French written term of the (example Bloch 131) engine is : "Gnome-Rhône 14N 10/11 de 14 cylindres en étoile à refroirdissement par air. best wishes ! Horst Weber |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Correct designation for French engine
Thank you Horst! It confirms my quess.
Best regards /Mikael |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Correct designation for French engine
designation
- manufacturer (1,2 letters or name) - number of cylinders - type:1 to 4 letters/number - suffix; odd or even number (odd, turn clockwise, even, anticlockwise, seen ahead) GR 14 N-25 Gnome et Rhone, 14 cylinders , type N, clockwise HS14Ab10/11 Hispano Suiza, 14 cyinders, type Ab, anticlockwise/clockwise HS12Y31 Hispano Suiza; 12 cylinders, type Y, clockwise Last edited by waroff; 13th September 2016 at 20:41. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Correct designation for French engine
We usually use Gnome-Rhône (and Hispano-Suiza) with a hyphen.
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Correct designation for French engine
Hello Mikael
I've got this german documentation speaking about. May it can help you.. Cheers Franck |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Correct designation for French engine
Hi Mikael
Below is an extract of the French book "Docavia N°24" written by Bodemer and Laugier, in which you will find your answer I hope. If you need more details, do not hesitate to contact me via pm. Cheers Franck |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Book Review (with corrections and expansions) of Jan Forsgren: Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun (Mushroom Yellow Series No. 6132) | INM@RLM | Books and Magazines | 25 | 29th April 2019 14:53 |
Lancaster Engine Numbers | Andy Saunders | Allied and Soviet Air Forces | 5 | 8th February 2014 23:13 |
Correct designation of the Klemm aircraft | Recceswind | Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces | 0 | 1st October 2010 22:45 |
Avia B.35 / Av 135 correct designation? | ianatheling | Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces | 1 | 29th April 2010 15:08 |
ASh82FN / La5FN-1943-Standard questions | yogybär | Allied and Soviet Air Forces | 2 | 1st March 2007 11:50 |