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Spotter's notes
During a layover in YHZ. There’s always some interesting military airplanes on the ramp at PAL for some reason.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A400M
Model
A400M Atlas
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Military (various air forces)
Livery
Military grey (standard tactical transport livery)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop (x4)
Thrust
Each engine produces 8,250 kW (11,000 hp)
Wingspan
42.4 meters
Length
45.1 meters
Height
14.7 meters
MTOW
141,000 kg
Range
3,300 km (with max payload) up to 8,700 km ferry range
Capacity
Up to 116 fully equipped troops or 37,000 kg of cargo
Cruise Speed
780 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (specific dB figure varies, not typically published for military aircraft)
Location
Airport Code
YHZ/CYHZ
Airport Name
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport