What is the fastest recorded speed for a prop-driven airplane?
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The Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO Codename: Bear) Intercontinental Strategic Bomber. The Tu-95 is the world's only swept-wing turboprop ever to enter service. Its distinct engines, each with two counter-rotating propellers, also make the Bear the fastest propeller-driven airplane ever. The original Tu-95s were designed to carry two nuclear bombs to attack targets in the continental US. Later versions carried cruise missiles. The Bear has also been used for reconnaissance, expecially by the Soviet/Russian Navy which used the aircraft to locate US Navy aircraft carrier task forces. A specialized variant of the Bear is the Tu-142 dedicated to maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. Over 300 Bears were built. Max Level Speed at altitude: 575 mph (925 km/h) at 40,010 ft (12,205 m) at sea level: 404 mph (650 km/h) Initial Climb Rate unknown Service Ceiling 39,370 ft (12,000 m) 29,850 ft (9,100 m) with max payload Range 8,110 nm (15,000 km) with max fuel [ Source: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/bomber/tu95/ ]
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