Atlas (Atlas C.1 A400M) has the ability to carry a 37-tonne payload over 2,000nm to established and remote civilian and military airfields, and short unprepared or semi-prepared strips. Capable of operating at altitudes up to 40,000ft, Atlas also offers impressive low-level capability.

The Airbus A400M Atlas[nb 1] is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It was designed by Airbus Military, now Airbus Defence and Space, as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. [3] .

2023年7月5日 · A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas has carried out the longest-ever flight of this aircraft type. The non-stop 22-hour flight from RAF Brize Norton kicked off the deployment for Exercise Mobility Guardian 23. The Atlas flew to Guam and was refuelled on the way three times – over the Atlantic, Alaska, and finally over the Pacific Ocean.

2025年1月19日 · When compared to the United States Air Force, the Royal Air Force operates a significantly smaller fleet of tactical and strategic airlifters, cargo planes that perform the important task of helping move military personnel and assets to the locations where they are most needed.

2023年5月25日 · The successful evacuation of 2,450 British nationals from war-torn Sudan by the Royal Air Force (RAF) last month has again demonstrated the unique capabilities of the A400M aircraft.

2024年11月15日 · The A400M ATLAS has proven it has been the backbone of RAF operations over the last 10 years, as Air Commodore Dan James was happy to point out at the RAF Brize …

2024年11月14日 · RAF Brize Norton marks the 10th anniversary since delivery of the first RAF Atlas C Mk.1 (A400M) transport aircraft. Atlas has been a game-changer for military operations worldwide; from natural disaster relief to pandemic response, Atlas has played a crucial role in delivering life-saving supplies and evacuating civilians under challenging ...

2024年5月20日 · This year marks 10 years since the Royal Air Force welcomed the Atlas (Atlas C.1 A400M) into service, providing tactical airlift and strategic oversize lift capabilities. Notably, the aircraft has been instrumental in delivering tonnes of aid into Gaza as part of the UK's latest relief effort for the Palestinian people.

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2023年5月23日 · The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) subsidiary, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), has delivered the 22nd and final A400M Atlas transport aircraft to the UK Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft’s arrival at RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire, marks the end of the UK’s order from Airbus, the original equipment manufacturer.