The Airbus A400M Atlas is a modern military transport aircraft designed to bridge the capability gap between tactical and strategic airlifters. First flown on December 11, 2009, it is a high-wing turboprop powered by four Europrop TP400-D6 engines driving eight-bladed propellers, capable of carrying 37 tonnes of cargo or 116 fully equipped paratroopers. The aircraft can operate from unprepared airstrips shorter than 750 meters while maintaining a cruise speed of 300 knots. Manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space through European collaboration, with wings built in the UK, fuselage in Germany, and final assembly in Spain.
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