Sigma
Gnome 7 Sigma as shown in a 1913 Gnome catalog
Type Rotary aero engine
National origin France
Manufacturer Société des Moteurs Gnome

The Gnome 7Σ Sigma (commonly called the Gnome 60 hp) is a French seven-cylinder, air-cooled rotary aero engine.[1]

The Sigma produced 60 hp (45 kW) from its capacity of 9.5 L (579.73 cu in).

Specifications (7 Sigma)

Longitudinal elevation of Gnome 7 Sigma, from 1913 Gnome catalog

Data from Société Des Moteurs Gnome[2]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

See also

Comparable engines

Related lists

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b National Air and Space Museum - Gnome Omega Retrieved: 11 November 2010.
  2. ^ Moteurs Gnome (PDF) (in French). Paris: Société Des Moteurs Gnome. October 1913. pp. 6–10. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  3. ^ a b Nahum, Andrew (1999). The rotary aero engine. London: Science Museum. pp. 12–14. ISBN 1-900747-12-X.
  4. ^ Murphy, Justin D. (2005). Military aircraft, origins to 1918 : an illustrated history of their impact. Santa Barbara, Calif. [u.a.]: ABC-CLIO. pp. 32–33. ISBN 1-85109-488-1.

Bibliography

  • Lumsden, Alec. British Piston Engines and their Aircraft. Marlborough, Wiltshire: Airlife Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1-85310-294-6.

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