When it comes to aircraft propulsion, two common types of engines are frequently discussed: piston engines and turboprop engines. But what sets them apart, and which one is better suited for ...

On August 25, 1955, the Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight. Developed as a DC-3 replacement, the British ...

Airplanes obviously employ very different engine technology compared to ground vehicles, but some actually do use a form of transmission in flight.

The C-27 Spartan has a proven track record with militaries around the world and is a favorite among US Special Forces This ...

In 1945, preliminary design began on Allison's first turboprop engines. One was the T40 (Allison Model 500), which consisted of two T38 power sections driving co-axial contrarotating propellers ...

The Fairchild C-123 Provider began as an assault glider (XCG-20) but was later adapted to use various engine types, including piston, turboprop, jet, and combined piston/jet power. The most common ...

In 1945 Curtiss-Wright received a contract from the Army Air Forces for the XT35 turboprop engine, and Boeing was awarded a study contract for a long-range heavy bomber designated XB-52. Boeing ...

The Piper M700 Fury prioritizes speed, significantly outpacing its predecessors and rivaling even light jets in performance. The aircraft boasts a powerful 700 hp turboprop engine, advanced Garmin ...

CINCINNATI, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today that the Catalyst turboprop engine has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAR ...