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Originally Posted by ngc3314
We would be remiss in this discussion not to bring up the venerable Tu-95 (Bear), which has been reaching its top speed of 575 mph (925 km/hr) regularly since somewhat before I was born. Depending on what numbers really apply to the Thunderscreech, it may not have ever been the fastest propeller-driven plane (in level flight, etc.).
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I was just reading about it on wiki. I think it is still the fastest propellor plane that went into production. I like the part where it says that is so loud that ocean underwater sound detector buoys can detect it.