twin prop
/twɪn prɑp/
noun
- An aircraft that has two propellers, one on each engine.
- A twin-prop is often quieter than a jet engine plane.
- The small airline uses a twin-prop for short regional flights.
- The pilot checked both engines before taking off in the twin-prop.
adjective
- Having two propellers.
- They own a twin-prop airplane for their cargo business.
- The twin-prop design provides good balance and power.
- Many older twin-prop planes are still used for training pilots.