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turboshaft

American

[tur-boh-shaft, -shahft] / ˈtɜr boʊˌʃæft, -ˌʃɑft /

noun

Aeronautics.

a gas turbine used to deliver shaft power, as to a helicopter rotor.

Etymology

Origin of turboshaft

First recorded in 1955–60; turbo- + shaft

Example Sentences

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China showcased a 1,100-kilowatt turboshaft helicopter engine at a helicopter expo in Tianjin last week.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

The helicopter that carried Bryant and the others was built in 1991 and was designed with twin turboshaft engines and seating capacity for two crew members and 12 passengers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2020

It typically costs around $13 million, can carry up to 12 passengers, features twin turboshaft engines, and has a range of 472 miles.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2020

This jet has two turboshaft engines, plus advancements in computer technology have allowed for much more controllability and stability of the aircraft as well as collision avoidance.

From The Guardian • Nov. 14, 2015

With its two turboshaft engines, it can carry an eight-ton payload.

From Time Magazine Archive

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