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Discover the difference between seemingly similar but actually very different engines. The burning hearts of airplanes and helicopters are quite varied and represented by many engines that are relatively easy to recognize. However, in the aviation industry there is some confusion regarding piston and turboprop engines, as both types turn propellers. As a result, most people do not know the difference between them, as a propeller is a propeller, but the two types of engines have many differences that bring many nuances in all aspects: from costs to capabilities, advantages and disadvantages. In this video we will try to clarify these differences in this battle of pistons versus turbines. This video is a translation made by Cat Translate. If you are an aviation and space lover, make sure to subscribe to our channel, because there are many videos to come! We also invite you to check out our channel on the greatest achievements in engineering: the Horizon — / @horizonspanishversion 0:00 Intro 1:11 How a piston engine works 2:22 How a turboprop engine works 3:36 Why the differences matter? 5:10 Production costs 7:07 Reliability, maintenance, and life cycles 10:58 Performance: altitude 13:50 Power 18:31 Speed 20:32 Advantages of each type of engine 23:04 Nuances of the blades 24:24 Fuel consumption 25:44 Conclusion