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07 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas flying at low altitude over Castle Tioram.

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Kiwi Aviation · 08 Apr 2026

Excellent!

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Airbus Defence and Space A400M Atlas

Aircraft

A400M Atlas A400

Royal Air Force

Airline

Royal Air Force

Manufacturer

Airbus Defence and Space

Gear

Sony A7R V Tamron 25-20mm F/2.8-5.6 DI III VXD G2 Sony FE

Achievements

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Location

Castle Tioram

56.7845, -5.8301

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Aviation History

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a modern, multi-national military transport aircraft, representing a significant leap in European airlift capability; it is the newest large airlifter in European military service.

Fleet Rarity

RAF is one of about 10 operators; total global fleet is around 110 as of 2024.

Record Flights

Notable for first deliveries to the RAF in 2014 and various deployment missions in Africa, Middle East, and Europe.

Safety & Events

No major publicized accidents in RAF service; A400Ms have participated in numerous disaster relief and military logistic missions.

Future Outlook

In active service; expected to remain in operation into the 2040s.

Specifications

Europrop International TP400-D6

Engine

42.4 meters

Wingspan

45.1 meters

Length

3,298 km (fully loaded); up to 8,700 km (ferry range)

Range

780 km/h

Speed

Up to 116 fully equipped troops or 37,000 kg cargo

Capacity

141,000 kg

MTOW

14.7 meters

Height

Each engine: 8,250 kW (11,000 shp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 standard

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