Airbus A400M Atlas

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10 Jun 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A pair of Luftwaffe Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft in formation, featuring the special 75th Anniversary tail livery.

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Aircraft

A400M Atlas A400

Luftwaffe 75th Anniversary special tail

54 09 (top), 54 06 (bottom)

Registration

Airline

German Air Force

GAF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 94.0

Impressive formation with crisp detail—both Luftwaffe tails are easily readable, and the special livery pops against the blue sky!

Location

Rostock-Laage Airport

RLG/ETNL

53.9182, 12.2783

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Rostock-Laage Airport RLG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a European four-engine military transport aircraft, developed as a tactical and strategic airlifter, currently in service since 2013. The Luftwaffe is one of the largest operators. The 75th Anniversary tail denotes a commemorative or special scheme.

Fleet Rarity

The A400M fleet numbers about 120 active aircraft worldwide as of 2024, making it relatively rare among large military transports.

Record Flights

Not generally used for record-breaking but noted for unique combination of payload and range among turboprop airlifters; capable of airdrop and tanker roles.

Safety & Events

A400M program had early development issues and one major crash in 2015 (Spanish Air Force test flight), but none specific to these two aircraft.

Future Outlook

Both airframes are active in Luftwaffe service as of early 2024.

Specifications

Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop (4x)

Engine

42.4 m

Wingspan

45.1 m

Length

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

Range

780 km/h

Speed

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

Capacity

141,000 kg

MTOW

14.7 m

Height

8,250 kW (11,000 shp) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; exact dB not published

Noise