 | A400m news| Modern Discuss A400m news in the Other Eras forums; Had this forwarded to me yesterday, some interesting new information on the new Airbus A400M 4-engined military transport, first ... |
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12-22-2007, 10:17 PM
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Had this forwarded to me yesterday, some interesting new information on the new Airbus A400M 4-engined military transport, first type being assembled - A400M Countdown #7 - A PROGRESS REPORT FROM AIRBUS MILITARY
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12-22-2007, 10:30 PM
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12-23-2007, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by comiso90  Looks like something the C-17 would sh!t....
| All heavy transports have resembling configurations these days. The A400m isn't meant as a competitor to the C-17, but rather aimed towards a market of countries looking to either ditch their aging C-130s or upgrade from their smaller Transalls, but cannot afford C-17s. I think it'll be a very pretty aircraft when completed.
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12-27-2007, 06:23 PM
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Country: | Agree. But Comiso's comment was funny. And the A400M engine is going to be a beast at 14,000shp. Can't wait to see that.
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12-27-2007, 08:13 PM
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Country:  | The C-130 is a work horse, but the old gal is getting old now and must be replaced. the SAAF bought a few of the Airbus A-400 and I must say that baby will be able to kick the C-130 right out the door. Those Turbo Prop engines look great.
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12-27-2007, 09:00 PM
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Country: | Yeah but, like the C-17, is the capability matching the mission? Perhaps a C-130J might be "as capable" for SA needs. Perhaps not. But strategic airlift of the C-17/A400M calibre is a tall order to fill. Can't believe that SA needs such capability in real world scenarios. What's gonna happen? Airlift Darfur?
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12-28-2007, 07:19 AM
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I dont care about what country makes what plane. If it is a good plane, GREAT and if she looks good as well....Great!
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12-28-2007, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt308 Yeah but, like the C-17, is the capability matching the mission? Perhaps a C-130J might be "as capable" for SA needs. Perhaps not. But strategic airlift of the C-17/A400M calibre is a tall order to fill. Can't believe that SA needs such capability in real world scenarios. What's gonna happen? Airlift Darfur? | The SAAF and the SADF has been having problems with airlifting even during the 60's and 70's and still have them today. The C-130's are now to few to do the job and all of the C-160's has been dropped. The SADF and the SAAF is not as small as you guys might think, but to US numbers it is small, but they still need airlift.
The SAAF is the only part of the whole armed forces wich is not falling apart, but they need more funds.
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Country: | Man, Henk, I'm so depressed with your "racist video" posts that I am having a hard time understanding how your country can keep its head above water. Perhaps those videos are like the LA riots with Rodney King or Katrina where a snapshot is not the norm. But those videos you posted were disturbing and with such animosity by such a large constituentcy of SA wanting effectively civil war, I can't fathom why a few cargo airplanes would make an effing difference.
Sorry for such a dark position, but for crying out loud your country is in a crisis!!! 
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02-02-2008, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by F-14 if you look closely the A-400M looks like a cross between the Herk and the C-17 | Herk?
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06-28-2008, 09:28 AM
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Country: | The first completed A400M was rolled out. See nice pics at the link. It has an imposing refueling probe, and most interesting are the prop blades. Also, the in and outboard props are contra-rotating. I've never seen this before, is it common? EADS N.V. - First A400M Military Transporter Rolled Out
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06-28-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Henk The C-130 is a work horse, but the old gal is getting old now and must be replaced. the SAAF bought a few of the Airbus A-400.. | Hello Henk,
The M400, has a very specific purpose and its design – dimensions are accordingly. Many countries are going to purchase or already have purchased the new generation of AFV's, specifically the 8x8 and 6x6. Besides Striker or MOVAG variants all others such as Patria, Fuchs, Boxer, RN-94 etc. are far wider than the previous AFV that could be transported by the C-130’s. This wider body effect for the M400 is off course also adapted to new and existing tracked AFV’s.
The presently only capable transport a/c for these vehicles besides borrowing Russian transporters would be the C-17 or C-5 which only the US have, and it would be far too expensive for most countries to purchase and operate, not to mention the maintenance costs.
It will be very interesting to see, if the US will purchase the M400 as well, or how their C-130 replacement will look like. Since however most of the US inventory is stuck on the Striker/MOVAG the C-130 will still perform well on its ongoing transport role.
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