Correct answer is... 494 km/h. It is equal to 267 kn or 307 mph. It is lower value then max speed of other aircrafts of a similar size. Average is about 497 km/h (268 kn or 309 mph).
The maximum speed most frequently is a term for so-called never exceed speed. Above this speed, the Convair XC-99 can suffer considerable damage. There are also three other types of speed that can be called "maximum speed": Vno (normal operation speed) is the maximum allowable speed of normal operation, Vb (design speed for maximum gust intensity) is the maximum speed in rough air, and Va (design maneuvering speed) is the maximum speed at which the rudders can be maximally deflected.
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