PRESENTING THE A400M ATLAS

THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

1. Overview
The Airbus A400M Atlas is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft developed by Airbus Defence and Space. It is designed to bridge the gap between lighter tactical airlifters (like the C-130 Hercules) and heavy strategic transports (like the C-17 Globemaster III).
It supports:
1.Strategic airlift
2.Tactical airlift
3.Airdrop operations
4.Aerial refueling
5.Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)
6.Special operations support
- Development History
Program launch: Early 2000s
First flight: December 2009
Service entry: 2013 (French Air Force)
Developed for: European NATO and partner nations

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