turboprop

Noun

Meaning

(aeronautics) A type of gas turbine aircraft engine that drives and obtains essentially all thrust from an external (typically unducted) propeller.

(aviation) An aircraft that uses a turboprop engine.

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Both were mid-range turboprop -powered airliners. Source: Internet

Death On 1 June 2002, Cronje's scheduled flight home from Johannesburg to George was grounded so he hitched a ride as the only passenger aboard a Hawker Siddeley HS 748 turboprop aircraft. Source: Internet

And it will give Textron a product offering at virtually every price point along the turboprop continuum, from the $2.2 million 208 Caravan single to the $7.5 million King Air 350i twin. Source: Internet

After World War II, the compact, more powerful, and vibration-free turboprop and turbojet engines replaced the V12 in aircraft applications. Source: Internet

Apart from the above, there is very little difference between a turboprop and a turboshaft. Source: Internet

Due to the high price of turboprop engines, they are mostly used where high-performance short-takeoff and landing ( STOL ) capability and efficiency at modest flight speeds are required. Source: Internet

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