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A type of turbine engine that does not (directly) propel an aircraft, but, rather, provides power for other systems.

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Why is the first turbine in a turboprop (or turboshaft) connected to the compressor?

You can only use for shaft horse power what is available after the energy to drive the compressor is subtracted. This subtraction is done by the high pressure turbine. Any energy left in the exit flow …
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