Airbus Military A400M Grizzly

Airbus Military A400M Grizzly
Country	France – Germany
Role	Strategic/tactical airlift
First flight	11 December 2009
Number Built	88

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It was designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space) as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft, such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. The A400M is between the C-130 and the Boeing C-17 in size; it can carry heavier loads than the C-130 and is able to use rough landing strips. Along with the transport role, the A400M can perform aerial refueling and medical evacuation when fitted with appropriate equipment.

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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)
Role	Tactical/Strategic Airlifter, Tanker, MEDEVAC
National Origin	Multinational (Europe)
Manufacturer	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)
Wingspan	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.