Airbus A400M Atlas

13 Apr 2026 · © aviationpassionist

A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Airbus A400M Atlas takes off in a special 'Air Defender 2023' commemorative livery, showing the close cooperation between NATO allies.

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AviatorShots81 · 26 Apr 2026

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

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Airbus A320 family (likely A320, A321 based on cockpit shape)

Aircraft

A400M Atlas A400

Special livery \"Air Defender 2023\" with stylized US flag motif on tail

54 21

Registration

Airline

German Air Force

GAF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick, Prop to Jet

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Location

Parkhaus P7/P8

Berlin Brandenburg Airport · BER/EDDB

52.3663, 13.5108

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A400M is a modern European military transport aircraft, used by several NATO countries, providing advanced tactical and strategic airlift capabilities.

Fleet Rarity

Widely used as a modern airlifter but under 120 delivered globally as of 2024. Less common than C-130/C-17.

Record Flights

A400M has participated in long-range military missions, humanitarian relief, and interoperability exercises across NATO.

Safety & Events

A400M has experienced several notable deployments in crisis and disaster relief. Early in development it had a fatal testing crash, but is now proven in service.

Future Outlook

Active in production and service; to remain mainstay of European strategic lift for decades.

Specifications

Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop

Engine

42.4 m

Wingspan

45.1 m

Length

3,300 km (20 t payload)

Range

780 km/h

Speed

116 passengers, or up to 37,000 kg cargo

Capacity

141,000 kg

MTOW

14.7 m

Height

11,000 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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