Is a turboprop better than a jet?
Turboprop Advantages It runs more efficiently while providing a higher power output per unit of weight than a jet. Expect optimum fuel efficiency when flying at low altitudes (ideally below 25,000 feet). When it comes to safety, jets and turboprops are essentially equivalent. Both types of aircraft are powered by turbine engines, making them virtually identical in terms of safety. In general, turbine engines are mechanically simple, light, reliable, and easy to operate.