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Airbus A400M Atlas

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a four-engine turboprop military airlifter that combines strategic-range transport with tactical operations from short or unprepared airstrips. The A400M-180 can carry oversized cargo, personnel, or humanitarian equipment and can be configured for aerial delivery, medical evacuation, and air-to-air refuelling.

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Identity

Aliases
A400MA400M Atlas
Family Name
Airbus A400M
Full Name
Airbus A400M Atlas
Roles
militarycargoair_ambulance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Airbus A400M Atlas is a four-engine turboprop military airlifter that combines strategic-range transport with tactical operations from short or unprepared airstrips. The A400M-180 can carry oversized cargo, personnel, or humanitarian equipment and can be configured for aerial delivery, medical evacuation, and air-to-air refuelling.
First Flight Year
2,009
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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 17:51:34 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 17:51:34 UTC