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Front view of the Airbus A400M Atlas with distinctive 8-bladed propellers on a rainy airshow ramp.

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Aircraft

A400M Atlas A400

Military grey, possible special tail art

Manufacturer

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Photo grade

C

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Score: 66.0

Crowd and cones obscure the aircraft's nose; soft light and overcast sky lessen the impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The A400M is a modern military transport designed for tactical and strategic missions, bridging the gap between tactical airlifters like the C-130 and strategic airlifters like the C-17.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 120 A400Ms have been built as of 2024, operating in a handful of militaries including France, Germany, Spain, and UK.

Record Flights

Known for operating long multi-country tactical and humanitarian missions; no specific notable record flights.

Safety & Events

Noted for early engine gearbox issues and a fatal crash during flight testing in 2015.

Future Outlook

In active service and production for multiple European air forces.

Specifications

Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop (x4)

Engine

42.4 meters

Wingspan

45.1 meters

Length

3,300 km (max payload), up to 8,700 km (ferry range)

Range

780 km/h

Speed

116 troops or up to 37 tonnes of cargo

Capacity

141,000 kg

MTOW

14.7 meters

Height

11,000 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (specific decibels not prominently published)

Noise