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A rare catch in flight: the Airbus A400M Atlas, a modern European military airlifter, shows off its distinctive high T-tail and quartet of reversing turboprops.
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A rare catch in flight: the Airbus A400M Atlas, a modern European military airlifter, shows off its distinctive high T-tail and quartet of reversing turboprops. Flew right past my window!
Aircraft identity
Registration
ZM404
ICAO Type
A400
Model
A400M Atlas
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
None (Military)
Livery
Standard military grey
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop (x4)
Thrust
8200 kW (11000 shp) per engine
Wingspan
42.4 m
Length
45.1 m
Height
14.7 m
MTOW
141000 kg
Range
3300 km (max payload), up to 8700 km (ferry)
Capacity
up to 116 troops or 37 tonnes cargo
Cruise Speed
780 km/h
Noise Rating
Not applicable (military, not civil ICAO noise rating)