TurboProp Vs FanJet
As I understand it, a turboprop is basically a jet engine with a prop stuck onto the front of it.
Turbo props tend to be fitted to the expensive end of the light aircraft market (eg. TBM700) & small commuter airlines, while the fanjets tend to be fitted to larger aircraft.
I am just wondering what's the advantages to each? If they are both basically the same sort of engine, one with a prop, and the other without, then why would one be more suited on one end of the jet market, and one to the other? Why wouldn't you fit a fanjet to a TBM700?
Just thought of this today, and it's bugging me!