
Airbus Militær A400M Grizzly | |
|---|---|
| Land | Frankrig – Tyskland |
| Rolle | Strategisk/taktisk luftbro |
| Første flyvning | 11. december 2009 |
| Antal bygget | 88 |
Den Airbus A400M Atlas er et europæisk firemotors turboprop militært transportfly. Det blev designet af Airbus Military (nu Airbus Defence and Space) som en taktisk luftløfter med strategiske kapaciteter til at erstatte ældre transportfly, såsom Transall C-160 og Lockheed C-130 Hercules. A400M er mellem C-130 og Boeing C-17 i størrelse; den kan bære tungere belastninger end C-130 og er i stand til at bruge ru landingsstrimler. Sammen med transportrollen kan A400M udføre lufttankning og medicinsk evakuering, når den er udstyret med passende udstyr.
| Airbus Military A400M Grizzly (EC-402) Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Burhand Donke |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 38 |
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General Characteristics
The Airbus A400M Atlas (originally named “Grizzly”) is a multi-national four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. Developed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space), it was designed to bridge the gap between smaller tactical airlifters, like the C-130 Hercules, and larger strategic airlifters, like the C-17 Globemaster III. The A400M combines the capability to carry oversized loads (strategic) with the ability to land on rough, short unprepared strips (tactical). Its unique feature is the use of powerful Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engines, which drive eight-bladed scimitar propellers. It is a key asset for European and international armed forces, fulfilling transport, air-to-air refueling, and medical evacuation roles.
| Property | Typical Value (A400M Atlas) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | Tactical/Strategic Airlifter, Tanker, MEDEVAC |
| National Origin | Multinational (Europe) |
| Producent | Airbus Defence and Space |
| First Flight | December 11, 2009 |
| Service Entry | 2013 |
| Besætning | 3 or 4 (2 Pilots, 1 Loadmaster/Optional Flight Engineer) |
| Længde | 45.1 m (147 ft 11 in) |
| Vingefang | 42.4 m (139 ft 1 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 141,000 kg (310,852 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 4 x Europrop International TP400-D6 turboprop engines.
- Power Output: 8,250 kW (11,060 hp) each (the most powerful turboprop outside of Russia).
- Propellers: 8-bladed composite, variable pitch propellers. Two propellers rotate clockwise and two rotate counter-clockwise (outboard propellers spin in the opposite direction to the inboard ones) for improved handling.
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.72 (Approx. 780 km/h or 485 mph).
- Cruise Speed: Mach 0.68 to 0.72.
- Service Ceiling: 11,300 m (37,000 ft).
- Range: 3,300 km (2,050 mi) with max payload (37 tonnes).
- Ferry Range: 8,900 km (5,530 mi).
Cargo and Logistics
- Maximum Payload: 37,000 kg (81,600 lb).
- Cargo Hold Dimensions: Length 17.7 m; Width 4.0 m; Height 3.85 m.
- Transport Capability Examples:
- Troops: Up to 116 fully equipped paratroopers or 66 stretchers (for MEDEVAC).
- Vehicles: Can carry one CH-47 Chinook helicopter (fuselage only), one Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter, or one Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter (fully assembled).
- Heavy Armor: Can transport heavy vehicles like the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle or the Patria AMV (Armored Modular Vehicle).
- Operational Feature: The aircraft can deploy a full cargo load via parachute and is equipped for air-to-air refueling of compatible fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
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