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A400M Atlas
Germany/France/Spain/United KingdomAirbus Defence and Space/SafranTransport AircraftFirst Flight:2014
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The A400M Atlas is a European multi-role military transport aircraft operated by the RAF with 22 aircraft. It bridges the gap between tactical C-130 and strategic C-17 roles, with rough-field capability and AAR capability.
OPERATORS (11)
Belgium
7ACTIVE
France
51ACTIVE
Germany
53ACTIVE
Indonesia
2ACTIVE
Kazakhstan
2ACTIVE
Luxembourg
1ACTIVE
Malaysia
4ACTIVE
South Africa
8ACTIVE
Spain
27ACTIVE
Türkiye
10ACTIVE
United Kingdom
22ACTIVE
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A400M Atlas - Airbus Defence and Space / Safran / Rolls-Royce
ADVANTAGES
- Bridges gap between tactical C-130 and strategic C-17; performs both roles
- Rough-field capable; can operate from semi-prepared strips
- Largest turboprop military transport; massive payload
- AAR capability as tanker and receiver extends force projection
DISADVANTAGES
- Persistent engine gearbox reliability issues since entry to service
- Cannot match C-17 for outsized cargo (MBTs, heavy vehicles)
- Slower than C-17 for strategic missions
- Fleet availability rates have been below targets
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW3 + Loadmaster
TYPEMulti-Role Transport Aircraft
RANGE~5,400 Km (With 30t Payload)
ENGINES4x EPI TP400-D6 Turboprop (11,000 Shp Each)
PAYLOAD37,000 Kg / 116 Troops
FLEET UK22 Aircraft
MAX SPEED780 Km/H
FIELD PERFORMANCERough-Field And Semi-Prepared Strip Capable
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