Why would you choose to use forward props vs rear props vs jets on a small aircraft? What are their respective benefits?

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Why would you choose to use forward props vs rear props vs jets on a small aircraft? What are their respective benefits?

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You also have turboprops which use a jet engine to turn a propeller. And most jet engines are turbofans, where 80-90% of the thrust is produced by the big fan in the front just pulling air through without burning it. Kinda like a prop with a ring around it.