Jun 26, 2008 · Flightglobal ran an article today about the A400M rollout. The photos show engines 1 and 2 (and presumably, 3 and 4) in a counter-rotating configuration: I understand the benefit to counter-rotating props, but I've never seen two engines that turn in opposing directions on the same wing. Then again, this configuration could be more common than ...

Dec 11, 2009 · Airbus A400M Grizzly/Atlas Manufacturer. Airbus MSN. 001 Reg. F-WWMT Location ...

Dec 31, 2020 · So the A400M test frame was used to recertify the parachute und pursue the A400M's paratroop jump certification at the same time. The result of all the measurements and calculations was that the A400M is not more dangerous than the C130, and so the full certification of the A400M's parachuting capability was reached in 2020.

Jan 25, 2023 · The much larger A400M could then become the best long range transport. For example the A400M carries armoured vehicles into theatre and the big tilt rotor carries them in theatre. Keeping the A400M industrial base should be a priority. In 2030 even if the older A400M still have 30% life left it makes sense to bring brand new A400M into the fleets.

Jun 22, 2020 · From ANALYSIS: A400M Grizzly bares all, (FlightGlobal, June 7, 2013): DOWN BETWEEN THE ENGINES For the A400M Airbus has developed a unique down-between-the-engines (DBE) scheme for propeller rotation direction. Engines 1 and 3 rotate clockwise, while 2 and 4 have an idler gear installed that gives them an anti-clockwise rotation.

Jan 15, 2006 · The A400M is a much faster and much more long legged plane lifting twice as much. It is more like a mini C-17. And while the Herc is a present day workhorse and has been so for fifty years, then the A400M will be the major European military heavy lifter from roughly 2015-2020 and thoughout this century.

Jan 24, 2002 · If the A400M project dies, which despite Rudolf Sharping playing his usual destructive games, it probably won't, (remember how he tried to scrap the Eurofighter in 1992, all he did was add to delays and costs), the RAF would increase it's C …

Jan 29, 2024 · The A400M is actually perfect size for the current situation. With 30 ton payload an A400M can takeoff from the UK, land on a short runway in Eastern Europe and without having to refuel return back to the UK. With a 20 ton payload the A400M can fly across the Atlantic. This is more than double of what the C-130J can do.

Avalon International Air Show 2015 - This French built Airbus A400M Atlas was on static display at the air show. This shot shows the interior of the cargo section of the aircraft. Trade day participants were lucky enough to see the aircraft depart for New Caledonia, it's next stop on its world tour. - Photo taken at Avalon (Geelong) (AVV / YMAV) in Victoria, Australia on February …

Mar 26, 2019 · A400M Malaysia Air Force & Jupiter aerobatic team at LIMA-2019 - Photo taken at Pulau Langkawi - International (LGK / WMKL) in Malaysia on March 26, 2019.