Types of Gas turbine engines

Question 1

What is a turbo jet

Answer 1

A basic jet engine

Question 2

What is a turbo prop

Answer 2

Engine drives a propeller via a reduction gearbox

Most of the thrust produced is used to drive the propeller

Question 3

What is a turbofan

Answer 3

Consists of a multi bladed propeller driven by the engine

Offers high propulsive efficiency and fuel economy than turbo jet

Used on passenger aircraft

Question 4

What is turbo shaft

Answer 4

Combustion energy is used to drive a shaft

Used where a sustained high power output is required

Very reliable, small size and weight

Used on helicopters