noun
propjet; turboprop aircraft
A type of aircraft engine that uses a gas turbine to drive a propeller. Common in aviation contexts.
その航空会社は短距離路線にプロップジェットを導入した。
The airline introduced propjets on its short-haul routes.
ターボプロップ is a more technical synonym, while プロップジェット is a slightly more common, general term.
Loanword from English 'propjet', a blend of 'propeller' and 'jet'.