When turboprop and turbofan operate at same speeds, turboprop consumes ________ fuel.
A. more
B. less
C. equal
D. none
Answer:A
When turboprop and turbofan operate at same speeds, turboprop consumes ________ fuel.
A. more B. less C. equal D. none
Explanation: Turbofan produces high rpm, low torque but reduction gear is used to convert it into less rpm and high torque to provide required drag force, but turbo fan operates at high rpms, So for turboprop to operate at same speed as of turbofan they require more fuel when compared to turbofan.