Author Topic: Fastest Propeller driven plane? (Read 2841 times)

rv6 · « **on:** June 06, 2005, 01:55:05 PM »

Hi All..
I'm sure that the answer to this lies on dozens of websites and elsewhere hereabouts.. But I'm hoping that one of you "in the know" can cut right to the chase (hm? good pun!), and tell me,,

What is the fastest propeller planes (in general order) in AH today?

You often see this asked by Noobs in the MA, and the answers are all "depending" on this, that, the other thing..

Air density,, fuel loading,, altitude,, color of joystick,, etc, etc, etc.

Given this "for instance".. (Like the Cub-Scout Pinewood Derby)..

We line up ALL PROPELLER PLANES, line abreast, over the ocean, all doing 100 kts, with 50% fuel load, all clean config. (no tanks, etc),, at 5,000 ft.. (y'all wit me so far?) :-)

On signal, they all hit max power WEP, nose straight down and level off at 500 ft agl..

What is the order of finish at the shorline, 3 miles ahead?

IE:

#1. Tempest
#2. La7
etc..

Thanks much in advance,

RV6 ~

1K3 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2005, 01:57:27 PM »

fastest prop fighter of WWII...

Focke Wulf Ta-152H-1

Max speed at altitude: 470+ mph @ 47,000 feet+

Furball · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:00:29 PM »

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Originally posted by 1K3
fastest prop fighter of WWII...

Focke Wulf Ta-152H-1

Max speed at altitude: 470+ mph @ 47,000 feet+

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Originally posted by rv6
We line up ALL PROPELLER PLANES, line abreast, over the ocean, all doing 100 kts, with 50% fuel load, all clean config. (no tanks, etc),, at 5,000 ft.. (y'all wit me so far?) :-)

i would guess..

TEMPEST
LA-7
F4U-4
190D-9
TYPHOON

using whels' list http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57526

Howitzer · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:12:17 PM »

I'm not sure if that list is right anymore furby... although your searching skillz are still mad l33t. Seems that the G10 should be faster on the deck with wep than what that list says. I don't know, maybe I'm just full of it.... but just seems that way.

Westy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:23:02 PM »

P-47M did 470mph @ 30k in stock factory condition. However 56th FG mechanics got more HP and speed out of them in-theatre and there were common reports of 500mph.

Pooface · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:34:45 PM »

the tempest was the fastest propellor/piston engine powered fighter ever built. when the raf realised nothing would go faster, they moved on to develop jets properly.

if you'd really like, im going to raf hendon on thurs. they have one there, and i can get LOADS of info if anyone would like

JB73 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:40:57 PM »

wasn't the Do 335 faster than the tempest?

Kev367th · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:43:16 PM »

Fastest prop driven aircraft WWII era -
Me209 in 1939 got to 469mph.
Not broken until 1969.

http://www.simviation.com/fsdcbainme209.htm

Dunno where you got the TA-152 figures from 1K3.

JB73 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:51:07 PM »

according to the smithsonian:

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/dornier_do335.htm

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The Do-335 was one of a small group of aircraft marking the pinnacle of international piston-engined development. It was the fastest production piston-engined fighter ever built, attaining 846 kilometers per hour (474 mph) in level flight

Kev367th · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2005, 03:02:15 PM »

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Originally posted by JB73
according to the smithsonian:

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/dornier_do335.htm

Well knowing the Smithsonians history for a few inaccuracies and without official recognition or independent sources, I'll still go with the Me209.

I know someones gonna ask about what inaccuracy -
The single plane that flew the most operational sorties during WW2, isn't the B26 they claim and have in Smithsonian, it was actually a Mossie. It survived the war and was lost just prior to an airshow. Wish I could still find the link

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Just checked Smithsonian website, they have amended their claim. Now states 'more that any other American bomber'. They must have got a nudge from someone, LOL.

hogenbor · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2005, 03:18:52 PM »

Fastest propellor driven aircraft:

Tupolev Tu-95 'Bear'

A quick Google search put it's top speed at 575mph

I was told that UK Tornado's could not keep up with them without using afterburners, although I find that a bit hard to believe.

nirvana · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2005, 03:21:20 PM »

I'd have to go with the Bear as well...

JB73 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2005, 03:24:38 PM »

oh i don't doubt the smithsonian can make a mistake, but google is your friend ; )

i read accounts of 447, 477, 474, and 472 mph LOL

personally i think it was the fastest, but thats my opinion ; )

Flyboy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2005, 03:28:54 PM »

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Originally posted by hogenbor
Fastest propellor driven aircraft:

Tupolev Tu-95 'Bear'

A quick Google search put it's top speed at 575mph

I was told that UK Tornado's could not keep up with them without using afterburners, although I find that a bit hard to believe.

wasnt it a turbo prop and not piston?

JB73 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2005, 03:30:50 PM »

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Originally posted by Flyboy
wasnt it a turbo prop and not piston?

and from 1952, not WWII