AIRPESADOACTIVE
A400M Atlas
Germany / France / SpainAirbus Defence and SpaceAvión de Transporte Estratégico/TácticoPrimer Vuelo:2014
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The A400M Atlas is a European multi-role military transport aircraft operated by the RAF with 22 aircraft. It bridges the gap between tactical C-130 and strategic C-17 roles, with rough-field capability and AAR capability.
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VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
A400M Atlas - Airbus Defence and Space
VENTAJAS
- Bridges gap between tactical C-130 and strategic C-17; performs both roles
- Rough-field capable; can operate from semi-prepared strips
- Largest turboprop military transport; massive payload
- AAR capability as tanker and receiver extends force projection
DESVENTAJAS
- Persistent engine gearbox reliability issues since entry to service
- Cannot match C-17 for outsized cargo (MBTs, heavy vehicles)
- Slower than C-17 for strategic missions
- Fleet availability rates have been below targets
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW3 + Loadmaster
TYPEMulti-Role Transport Aircraft
RANGE~5,400 Km (With 30t Payload)
ENGINES4x EPI TP400-D6 Turboprop (11,000 Shp Each)
PAYLOAD37,000 Kg / 116 Troops
FLEET UK22 Aircraft
MAX SPEED780 Km/H
FIELD PERFORMANCERough-Field And Semi-Prepared Strip Capable
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