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TURBOPROP-POWERED AIRCRAFT [1 record]

Record 1 2016-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
DEF

An aircraft that derives most of its propulsive power from the thrust developed by a turbojet engine having a turbine-driven propeller.

OBS

turboprop aircraft: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • turbo-prop aircraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
DEF

Aéronef tirant presque toute sa puissance de propulsion de la poussée d'un turboréacteur muni d'une hélice propulsée par une turbine.

OBS

aéronef à turbopropulseur : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Key term(s)
  • aéronef à turbopropulseurs

Spanish

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