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A400M Atlas (Service Entry)
Airbus · EU
Entering service with the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air), the A400M bridged the gap between the C-130 and C-17. Its "Down-Between-Engines" propeller rotation allows it to take off from soft, unprepared sand strips while carrying heavy armored vehicles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 781 km/h |
| Range | 3,300 km (max payload) |
| Ceiling | 12,200 m |
| Engines | 4x Europrop TP400-D6 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.