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How big is the A400M?
A400M Atlas C.Mk 1 (Atlas C.1 A400M): Length: 147ft 11in (45.10m) Height: 48ft 2¾in (14.70m) Wingspan: 139ft 1¼in (42.40m) Maximum speed: 400kt (741km/h)
What can an A400M carry?
With a maximum payload of up to 37 tonnes (81 600 lb) and a volume of 340 m3 (12 000 ft3), the A400M can carry heavy engineering equipment, armoured vehicles, and outsize loads such as helicopters that are too heavy or too large for previous generation tactical airlifters over long distances.
Can an A400M carry a tank?
With a basic fuel capacity of 63,500 litres (50,800 kg), which can be even further increased with additional cargo hold tanks, the A400M is the most capable tactical tanker on the market.
Who uses Airbus A400M?
Airbus A400M Atlas
| A400M Atlas | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | German Air Force French Air and Space Force Spanish Air Force Royal Air Force See Operators below for others |
| Produced | 2007–present |
| Number built | 100 as of 27 May 2021 |
Who is the manufacturer of the MTU TP400 D6?
MTU developed the TP400-D6 military turboprop engine jointly with ITP, Rolls-Royce and Safran Aircraft Engines. The partners have launched a joint company, Europrop International (EPI), to develop, manufacture and support the TP400-D6.
When was the A400M TP400 D6 first flown?
The partners have launched a joint company, Europrop International (EPI), to develop, manufacture and support the TP400-D6. The TP400-D6 powers the A400M military transport, which completed its maiden flight in Spain’s Seville in late 2009.
How many horsepower does Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engine have?
Delivering an output of more than 11,000 shaft horsepower at sea level and a three-shaft configuration combining state-of-the-art engine modules With a high autonomy of 4,800 nm (8900 km), the TP400-D6 can power extended round trip sorties from its main operating base
What kind of engine is the Rolls Royce TP400 D6?
The TP400-D6 is a 3-shaft counter rotating turboprop engine delivering more than 11,600 shp. The engine is designed to operate in the harshest environments. Rolls-Royce is contracted to development and production of more than 750 engines for the A400M fleets of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Belgium and Luxembourg.