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A400M Atlas

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.

OPERADORES (11)
Belgium
7ACTIVO
France
51ACTIVO
Germany
53ACTIVO
Indonesia
2ACTIVO
Kazakhstan
2ACTIVO
Luxembourg
1ACTIVO
Malaysia
4ACTIVO
Spain
27ACTIVO
Türkiye
10ACTIVO
A400M Atlas
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
A400M Atlas - Airbus Defence and Space / Safran / Rolls-Royce
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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