A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Airbus A400M Atlas takes off in a special 'Air Defender 2023' commemorative livery, showing the close cooperation between NATO allies.
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A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Airbus A400M Atlas takes off in a special 'Air Defender 2023' commemorative livery, showing the close cooperation between NATO allies.
Aircraft identity
Registration
54 21
ICAO Type
A400
Model
A400M Atlas
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
German Air Force
Livery
Special livery "Air Defender 2023" with stylized US flag motif on tail
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop
Thrust
11,000 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine
Wingspan
42.4 m
Length
45.1 m
Height
14.7 m
MTOW
141,000 kg
Range
3,300 km (20 t payload)
Capacity
116 passengers, or up to 37,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
780 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant
Location
Airport Code
BER/EDDB
Airport Name
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Viewing Spot
Parkhaus P7/P8
Camera
Device
Canon 2000D
Lens
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3