L'Airbus A-400M

Infatti per il loro notevole peso,in determinate circostanze ambientali, come le temperature polari, lo sforzo delle eliche viene assistito dalla spinta di otto razzi posteriori.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Overall Length 45.1 m
Wing Span 42.4 m
Overall Height 14.7 m

Cargo Box Dimensions
Length (excluding ramp) 17.71 m
Ramp Length 5.40 m
Width 4.00 m
Height 3.85 m
Height (aft of wing) 4.00 m

Weights (2.25g)
Max. Take-off Weight 141 t
Max. Landing Weight 122 t
Max. Payload 37 t
Total Internal Fuel 50.5 t

Performance
Cruise Speed Range Mach 0.68 - 0.72
Max. Operating Speed 300 kt CAS
Initial Cruise Altitude at MTOW 29 000 ft
Max. Operating Altitude - Normal ops 37 000 ft
Max. Operating Altitude - Special ops 40 000 ft
Range at Max. Payload * 1780 nm
Range at 30-tonne Payload * 2450 nm
Range at 20-tonne Payload * 3450 nm
Ferry Range * 4700 nm
Tactical Take-Off Distance ** 914 m
Tactical Landing Distance ** 822 m