Airbus Military A400M Grizzly - Photos & Vidéos

Airbus Militaire A400M Grizzly
Pays	France – Allemagne
Rôle	Transport aérien stratégique/tactique
Premier vol	11 décembre 2009
Numéro construit	88

Lla Airbus A400M Atlas est un avion de transport militaire quadrimoteur européen à turbopropulseurs. Il a été conçu par Airbus Military (aujourd’hui Airbus Defence and Space) comme un avion de transport tactique avec des capacités stratégiques pour remplacer les anciens avions de transport, tels que le Transall C-160 et le Lockheed C-130 Hercules. L’A400M est entre le C-130 et le Boeing C-17 en taille; il peut transporter des charges plus lourdes que le C-130 et est capable d’utiliser des pistes d’atterrissage rugueuses. En plus de son rôle de transport, l’A400M peut effectuer le ravitaillement en vol et l’évacuation médicale lorsqu’il est équipé de l’équipement approprié.

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Airbus Military A400M Grizzly (EC-402) Walk Around
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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)
Rôle	Tactical/Strategic Airlifter, Tanker, MEDEVAC
National Origin	Multinational (Europe)
Fabricant	Airbus Defence and Space
First Flight	December 11, 2009
Service Entry	2013
Crew	3 or 4 (2 Pilots, 1 Loadmaster/Optional Flight Engineer)
Length	45.1 m (147 ft 11 in)
Envergure	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.