| TYPE OF PLANE |
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES |
| Prop plane (reciprocating engine) |
Pros: Can take off and land on extremely short runways.
Cons: Does not have the power of the other two; poor performance at higher altitudes; and load carrying is limited.
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| Turbo jet |
Pros: Can go far and fast; has enough power to take off at high altitude airports.
Cons: Requires extremely long runways for both takeoff and landing; can not climb as well as a turbo prop.
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| Turbo prop plane |
Pros: Can take off and land on shorter runways; can climb better than a turbo jet.
Cons: Usually cannot go as far or as fast as a turbojet.
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