Who is the manufacturer of the A400M airlifter?

The A400M airlifter is developed by Airbus. The Airbus A400M aircraft is installed with DE DIRCM system by Diehl Defence. The A400M (formerly known as the future large aircraft) is a military transporter designed to meet the requirements of the Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Luxembourg, and the UK air forces.

What is the scale of the A400M?

A400M 1:200 scale model. Designed for both strategic and practical roles, the A400M is Airbus’ economical, high-speed turboprop airlifter with the highest initial cruise altitude in its class, enabling integration into commercial traffic patterns.

What are the characteristics of the C-130K and A400M?

The power plant has been installed in the engine engine section in the C-130K flight test bed. The normal operating speed of the A400M is 555 km / h, but can reach a maximum speed of 780 km / hr. The normal range and ferries of the aircraft are 3,298 km and 8,710 km. The service ceiling is 11,300 m.

What type of aircraft is the Airbus A400M Atlas?

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It was designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space) as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft, such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.

What is the Airbus A400M and why is it important?

The Airbus A400M increases the airlift capacity and range compared with the aircraft it was originally set to replace, the older versions of the Hercules and Transall. Cargo capacity is expected to double over existing aircraft, both in payload and volume, and range is increased substantially as well.

What is the maximum take-off weight of the A400M?

Its official maximum take-off weight is 141t. In January 2009, EADS postponed the first deliveries of the A400M until 2012 and proposed to develop a new approach for the A400M to discover new ways to advance the programme.

When will Luxembourg’s first Airbus A400M be delivered?

The airlifter Airbus A400M ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces made its maiden flight in April 2020, marking a significant milestone in its development. The aircraft, designated as MSN104, is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2020.