A Luftwaffe Airbus A400M Atlas in flight, showing off its eight-bladed scimitar propellers and military grey livery against a backdrop of clouds.
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A Luftwaffe Airbus A400M Atlas in flight, showing off its eight-bladed scimitar propellers and military grey livery against a backdrop of clouds. (SNAP 2025)
Aircraft identity
Registration
54 48
ICAO Type
A400
Model
A400M Atlas
Manufacturer
Airbus Defence and Space
Airline
Luftwaffe (German Air Force)
Livery
German Air Force (Luftwaffe) standard grey military livery
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Europrop International TP400-D6
Thrust
Each engine rated at 8,250 kW (11,000 shp)
Wingspan
42.4 meters
Length
45.1 meters
Height
14.7 meters
MTOW
141,000 kg
Range
3,300 km (max payload) - up to 8,700 km (ferry)
Capacity
up to 116 troops or 37 tonnes cargo
Cruise Speed
780 km/h
Noise Rating
Complies with ICAO Chapter 4 (specific dB varies with configuration)
Location
Airport Code
WBG/ETNS
Airport Name
Schleswig Air Base
Runway
23
Camera
Device
Sony A7M4
Lens
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS