Which is faster, turbofan or turboprop?
In fact, turboprop engines are also more efficient than turbofan engines, but aircraft speeds using turboprop engines are typically lower than those of turbofan engines. Types Of Engines, Based On The Same Basic Concept Gas turbine engines have come a long way in the past 100 years. And while turbojets, turboprops, turbofans and turboshafts all have their differences, they way they produce power is essentially the same: intake, compression, power, and exhaust.