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Old 16th Jul 2015, 12:04
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why faster aircraft use turbofans compared to slower aircraft using turboprops
It's the other way around. When an aircraft is designed specifically for efficient shorthaul work from shorter runways, the turboprop is preferred because of its greater static thrust. This makes the plane cruise slower than a jet (turbofan), but for short stage lengths, that's not much of a disadvantage.
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