The Gnome-Rhône 14M was a small 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled
radial engine
The radial engine is a reciprocating engine, reciprocating type internal combustion engine, internal combustion engine configuration in which the cylinder (engine), cylinders "radiate" outward from a central crankcase like the spokes of a wheel. ...
that was used on several French and German aircraft of
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
. While having the same appearance, number of pistons (14) and two-row layout typical of
Gnome-Rhône radial engines, the 14M was built to a smaller frame intended to power a lighter class of aircraft. It was designed with lower displacement and power, smaller in size and with less weight compared to the larger, heavier
Gnome-Rhône 14N
The Gnome-Rhône 14N was a 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial engine designed and manufactured by Gnome-Rhône just before the start of World War II. A development of the Gnome-Rhône 14K, the 14N was used on several French and even one Germa ...
and its well-known
predecessor.
Variants
;14M-00:LH rotation,
;14M-01:RH rotation identical to 14M-00
;14M-04:LH rotation,
;14M-05:RH rotation identical to 14M-04
;14M-06:LH rotation, , reduction gear 0.71:1
;14M-07:RH rotation identical to 14M-06
;14M-08:LH rotation, , reduction gear 0.71:1
;14M-09:RH rotation identical to 14M-08
Applications
Specifications (14M-4)
(14M-5 identical except opposite rotation)
See also
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Alvis Leonides
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Pratt & Whitney R-1535 a comparable engine sometimes fitted as an alternative to the 14M on French designs
References
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1930s aircraft piston engines
Aircraft air-cooled radial piston engines
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