How many A400M do the RAF have?

22 aircraft
Atlas at a glance The UK will operate 22 aircraft in total, based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

How many pallets can an A400M carry?

nine
The cargo bay can transport up to nine standard military pallets (2.23m x 2.74m), including two on the ramp, as well as 58 troops seated along the sides or up to 120 fully equipped troops seated in four rows.

Which countries fly the A400M?

The A400M programme was formally launched in May 2003, with partner nations Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Turkey and the UK committing to a combined 170 examples, and export buyer Malaysia four.

What is the purpose of the A400M?

It was made to replace planes such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the Transall C-160. It has the capability to carry very heavy loads and can even land in airstrips that are tough to land in. The A400M is also able to perform medical evacuation and even aerial refueling if the right equipment is added.

What is the range of the Airbus A400M?

Thanks to its cutting edge technologies, such as its four exclusive Euro Prop International (EPI) TP 400 turboprops, the Airbus A400M is actually able to fly ranges up to 4,800 nm / 8,900 km, at a visiting elevation up to 37,000 ft (11,300 m), and at a speed of up to Mach 0.72, very identical to that of a turbofan operated airlifter.

How many A400M aircraft have been delivered to France?

A total of 174 A400M aircraft had been ordered by eight nations by July 2011. In March 2013, the A400M received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. The first aircraft was delivered to the French Air Force in August 2013.

What is the difference between the A400M and the Atlas?

The A400M is also able to perform medical evacuation and even aerial refueling if the right equipment is added. The Atlas can accommodate up to four crew members and up to 116 fully equipped paratroopers. Its cargo compartment is 13 feet by 12 feet by 51 feet in size. It has a cruising speed of 485 mph and is 148 feet long.