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The Russian Tu-95MC strategic bomber is the worldâs fastest turboprop aircraft. These are the Russian planes reported to have flown into US air space near California in recent news. Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/06/us-usa-russia-asiapac-idUSBREA4501M20140506. Supplies, Russian Equipment.
If you just look at typical cruising speed, the fastest is the Boeing 747-400ER (used only by Qantas), which cruises at Mach 0.855 (495 knots at 35,000 ft). The fastest civilian aircraft currently in operation is the Cessna Citation X, which cruises at Mach 0.92 (525 knots at 35,000 ft). Views Â· View Upvotes.