The Airbus A400M is a multi-role military transport aircraft designed by Airbus to meet the modern needs of European and international armed forces. Equipped with four powerful TP400-D6 turboprop engines, each with 11,600 horsepower, it can carry up to 37 tonnes of cargo, including heavy equipment, armoured vehicles, two Tiger attack helicopters, or 116 paratroopers with their equipment in a spacious 340 m³ cargo hold. Its long range (nearly 4,700 km with maximum payload) and its ability to use rough and short runways make it an asset for strategic and tactical operations, whether for transport, airdrops or medical evacuations.
The A400M also stands out for its automated airdrop capabilities for materials and troops, as well as its advanced in-flight refuelling capabilities, including helicopter refuelling. It incorporates major technological innovations such as modern avionics, self-protection equipment, and the ability to fly at low altitude even in difficult weather conditions thanks to automatic terrain following. These capabilities, combined with its high modularity, make it suitable for a wide range of missions: logistics transport, special forces support, humanitarian aid and rapid deployment in all types of theatres of operation.
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