turboshaft

[ tur-boh-shaft, -shahft ]

noun

, Aeronautics.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of turboshaft¹

First recorded in 1955–60; turbo- + shaft

Example Sentences

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

From Reuters

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

From Reuters

The helicopter is powered by the turboshaft WZ16 engine, developed by state-run engine-maker Aero Engine Corporation of China and Safran Helicopter Engines.

From Reuters

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

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