Truboprops are more fuel efficient, especially at lower altitudes. The P-3 makes a good platform for long duration surveillance. Refurbishing this aircraft makes it even more affordable than a new one.
@eyeverve Thank you so much for responding to my question. Your response was very informative. I'm still a bit baffled, though. I have heard of turbo props before, but why the use of prop blades and not the more traditional jet engines? Again, thank you for your kind attention.
Truboprops are more fuel efficient, especially at lower altitudes. The P-3 makes a good platform for long duration surveillance. Refurbishing this aircraft makes it even more affordable than a new one.
robflyer1970 1 year ago
Why is it prop airplane and not turbine engines?
shysterlicious 1 year ago
@shysterlicious they are turbine engines driving props...it's called a turbo prop...basically jet engines that drive a gear box which spin a prop
eyeverve 1 year ago
@eyeverve Thank you so much for responding to my question. Your response was very informative. I'm still a bit baffled, though. I have heard of turbo props before, but why the use of prop blades and not the more traditional jet engines? Again, thank you for your kind attention.
shysterlicious 1 year ago