Gnome-Rhône 7K
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Aircraft engines |
The Gnome-Rhône 7K Titan Major was an air-cooled radial engine featuring seven cylinders and delivering 370 hp (270 kW). It was created by expanding the design of the Gnome-Rhône 5K through the addition of two more cylinders.
Development
Originating as a licensed model of the Bristol Titan, the Gnome-Rhône 5K served as the foundation for the 7K. This engine bore a strong resemblance to the seven-cylinder Bristol Neptune, sharing comparable engineering principles. Its successor was the more powerful nine-cylinder Gnome-Rhône 9K Mistral, producing 550 hp (405 kW). To fulfill requirements for increased output, Gnome-Rhône further advanced the 7K design into a twin-row arrangement, which led to the creation of the Gnome-Rhône14K Mistral Major.
Variants
- IAM K7
- Produced under license in Yugoslavia by Industrija Aeroplanskih Motora- Rakovica (IAM).
- IAR 7K
- Manufactured under license in Romania by Industria Aeronautică Română (IAR).
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989.