Tu-114

The Tu-114 was the Tu-95 but converted into a passenger airliner. The Tu-114 was the largest and fastest passenger plane at that time. Due to its swept wing and powerplant design, with 4 engines and contra-rotating propellers because it was a modified Tu-95 airframe, the Tu-114 was able to travel at speeds typical of modern jetliners, 880 km/h (550 mph). Although it was able to accommodate 224 passengers, when operated by Aeroflot, it was more common to provide 170 sleeping berths and a dining lounge.

Despite it being very old and long retired, the Tu-114 is still a very intriguing aircraft.