Airbus A-400M Atlas
The Airbus A400M is a military transport aircraft designed to carry troops, vehicles, and heavy equipment. Its four powerful turboprop engines with large eight-blade propellers are especially distinctive. The A400M can take off and land on short, unpaved runways, which makes it exceptionally flexible. It can also be refueled in the air and, in turn, refuel other aircraft in flight.
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The A400M Atlas is recognisable by its four turboprops with unusually large eight-blade propellers, built for short, unpaved runways.
Specifications
| Length | 45.1 m (148 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.4 m (139 ft) |
| Height | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 116 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 130 t |
| Range | 4,698 NM (8,701 km) |
| Maximum speed | 422 kt (782 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 40,000 ft (12,192 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 29,000 ft (8,839 m) |
| Take-off distance | 980 m (3,215 ft) |
| Landing distance | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 46,700 l |
| Engines | EP TP400-D6 |
| Units built | 139 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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