How to spot it
Check the propellers: four turboprops with big curved eight-bladed props, set on a high wing, with a T-tail and a rear loading ramp.
Often confused with
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
The A400M has scimitar propellers turning in opposite pairs and a bigger fuselage; the C-130's props are straight.
Airbus A400M Atlas vs Lockheed C-130 Hercules: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Airbus |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | A400 |
| First flight | 2009 |
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