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I have always wondered why there are no small GA turboprops. It seems like
most of the major problems & maintenance issues associated with GA aircraft are related to the piston motor, and as far as I can tell, turboprops are much more reliable, fuel efficient, smoother running and easier to maintain. So it begs the question, why are there no small turboprops in the 100-300hp range for use on GA aircraft? I would think that turbine engines of this size would be relatively easy to produce, and would be ideal for GA applications. The smoother operation and lower vibration levels would also ease wear and tear on the entire airframe and avionics components. So what's the deal? Does turbine technology not translate downwards very well? Would it be cost prohibitive? Am I entirely missing something? |
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