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propjet

propjet

8.4
A plane that uses a jet engine to turn a propeller
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : propulsor
  • Many modern commuter aircraft are designed as propjets for improved fuel economy.

Examples

  • A propjet combines the efficiency of a propeller with the speed of a jet engine.

  • The propjet took off smoothly from the runway.

  • The airline recently added several new propjets to its regional fleet.

  • Many propjets are used for regional flights.

  • The pilot skillfully maneuvered the propjet through the stormy skies.

  • As the propjet took off, its powerful turbojet engine roared to life, propelling it forward.

  • During the airshow, the propjet amazed the audience with its agility and speed.

Synonyms

turboprop
vspropjet
  • Specialized
3 6.9

A plane powered by a turbine engine that turns a propeller

specifies the engine as a turbojet rather than any gas turbine
turbo-propeller plane
vspropjet
  • Specialized
5.5

An airplane with a propeller turned by a turbine engine

is the same meaning but a hyphenated variant form

Surface Forms

propjet singular
propjets plural

Morphology

propjet = prop + jet (semi-transparent) = prop + jet

Formed from 'prop' (short for 'propeller') + 'jet' so the components suggest the idea, but the clipping 'prop' and the specific technical meaning make it not fully transparent to a general learner.

Etymology

The word propjet mixes prop (short for propeller, the spinning 'blade' that 'pushes' air) and jet (a fast 'engine' that gives a lot of power). So a propjet is a plane that combines a propeller's push with a jet's power, so it can be fast but use less fuel.