This bird has been doing a fair few approaches and go-arounds at Jersey CI airport, originating from Brize Norton, she flies directly over our place. An awesome machine to behold at such a low altitude 👌
As a CAP cadet, I flew in C-119 Flying Boxcars from Minneapolis to Scott AFB in 1960, 61 and 63 for summer encampments. Glad to see the old base is still running.
@Plane guy 787 If this big grey flying shitbox is a success then why did the German government refuse further deliveries after the Luftwaffe called it a "disaster" and has been trying to sell off the last of its fleet with zero success after they started to fall apart and fail to meet critical performance targets, with Airbus announcing the programme would lose 2.4 billion Euros?
Most tactical military transport planes have props. It gives more lift at slow speeds, allows the use of shorter runways and is more efficient in low level flight (hiding from radar). Yet the A400M can fly almost as fast and high as jet transports.
Matsimus From what I heard the C-17 is very uneconomical fuelwise. So that along with the lowspeed benefits is why they went with the turboprop. That said the turboprop engines was one of the major issues that caused the cost overuns and productions delays for the A400M
Turboprops have multiple advantages. They aren't such fuel hogs, they got powerfull reverse thrust that allows for powerback (C-17 seems to be the only jet capable of powerback anyway), turboprops are less likely to get damage from runway contamination, they provide nice thrust at low speeds, especially usefull for short runway takeoffs.
A lot of guys who were on the C130 have moved over and were the ones who brought this into service. It has a lot of the same tact capabilities of the Herc, with more loading capabilities....it's tagline is "Taking loads a C130 can not, to places a C17 can not go to"
impressionnant !!! mon neveu est pilote dans l' armée de l' air française et c' est le type d' engin qu' il a entre les mains avec son équipe Cet avion est un mastodonte qui a la grâce d' un ange !
DEEREMEYER1 • Ever heard of refueling stops? It’s normal for aircraft delivery flight to every carrier in every country of the world from the manufacturer’s base. Guess how ATR 72s were delivered to Malindo Air of Malaysia from France given that the max range is only a quarter out of this A400M’s max range. 😅
c17 range 8000km service ceiling 45,000 a400 range 8,700km service ceiling 40,000 c130j range 7,800km service ceiling 28,000 a400 is more capable tan either
I'm not and RAF pilot currently but I'm in the middle of my application process to become one. After doing very extensive research and questioning numerous pilots as well as watching many documentaries and videos on the matter. Mulit engine pilots will be trained on their preferred aircraft unless there is no availability on that aircraft. Once training starts, they will typically stay with that aircraft throughout their training and then an additional 2-5 years flying that aircraft operationally. They can change after this period of time if they so please, but there's a minimum period of time they have to stay on the same aircraft because of the amount it costs to train each pilot. As for time off, Multi-Engine pilots typically get deployed more overseas than Fast Jet and Rotary, because they're more involved in humanitarian aid, logistics and the movement of troops, as well as providing air drops and being the vital asset for paratroopers. But, being deployed more often (usually on numerous short term deployments), means more time off. Multi Engine pilots will often have weekdays off and depending on the operations they've done will finish half way into a week day and have 2-4 days off after. Whereas Fast Jet pilots (unless on deployment) only get weekends off and work 9-5 unless they are on QRA. But as with any role in the RAF the pay is amazing and the benefits you receive and opportunities u receive cannot be matched in almost any other career. Any other questions?
Hi I'm currently an RAF pilot operating the A400M. In terms of what aircraft we fly, we submit an initial preference on elementary flying training. The stream each student is allocated depends on preference, availability of slots for each stream (ME, FJ or rotary) and also flying ability. From there the students progress to the next stage of training in their allocated stream, the ME students go on to fly the Phenom 100. At this stage they again submit a preference of which specific aircraft they want to fly and similar considerations are applied to allocate them to an aircraft. You will generally fly this aircraft for at least a few years before moving on to a different one (if ever you do), you can submit a request to fly another type but why would you when you fly the A400?! Day to day is often fluid, depending on any tasks you have been assigned you could be flying away on operations for an extended period of time or training here in the UK on shorter trips. We can work any day of the week and fly as long as we are within our crew duty hours. The squadron generally tries to plan months in advance to ensure crews are not flying too little/too much but they often get tasks at short notice so it's not all that easy. Any other questions fire away!
So disappointing: not enough buttons, switches, knobs, levers and screens. I mean, it's a boring plane...I'M KIDDING! It's overwhelming, is what it is.
I think that after the Boeing 737 MAX debacle, understandably given the choice people, organisations and countries are now choosing Airbus. It's a question of trust.
just some touch (and in this case not touch lol) and go's.. take them around a few times and demonstrate etc, show them a good time after flying all the way there lol..
It's but natural given USA aircraft production capabilities. Would be an expensive deal, if they want something more than C130, the upgraded one or the C17 they will make one of their own probably.
It's a beautiful plane. But the U.S. Military has no reason to buy it. Also the U.S. doesn't like to depend on anyone but themselves. The U.S. Military equipment is 99.998% all U.S. made. And that's not going to change anytime soon.
This plane wasn't meant to be sold to the US however in the past Airbus and Northrop Grumman wanted to deliver new tankers to the USAF but after years of congressional work, Boeing finally got the contract and I've heard that they have some problems now.
The aircraft is meant to be the bridge between a C130 and a C17 this carriers more than a C130 can and a bit less than a C17 can but runs cheaper than a C17. The Royal Airforce operates the C130J, A400M and the C17
I’m sure some of us said the same thing during WW2 with the lend lease act. Our president circumvented laws to save your country from annihilation. How soon everyone forgets.
ridiculous, basicaly, Airbus copied nothing: to make a efficient military tactic transporter it's exists not 1000 solutions...the old C160 Transall had a comparable design except the T tail, who are common on... gliders...
![Luftwaffe A400M Cockpit Landing: Brand new heavy transport, top modern flight deck! [AirClips]](/img/1.gif)
Ive had rougher landings parking my car, that was slick.
I am impressed by the very short run after the landing.
The airplane is designed to be able to use not developed runways or basically to land and start everywhere on a flat ground.
This bird has been doing a fair few approaches and go-arounds at Jersey CI airport, originating from Brize Norton, she flies directly over our place.
An awesome machine to behold at such a low altitude 👌
Great job by the unsung pilots of the RAF..respect
As a CAP cadet, I flew in C-119 Flying Boxcars from Minneapolis to Scott AFB in 1960, 61 and 63 for summer encampments. Glad to see the old base is still running.
Fine European tech
A400 is generally perceived as a monumental failure isn't it?
@Plane guy 787 If this big grey flying shitbox is a success then why did the German government refuse further deliveries after the Luftwaffe called it a "disaster" and has been trying to sell off the last of its fleet with zero success after they started to fall apart and fail to meet critical performance targets, with Airbus announcing the programme would lose 2.4 billion Euros?
Airbus greatness
@@squarehead9595 What?
@@thegrandmuftiofwakandalike Vietnam was for you?
Just an almighty looking airplane, can look at this all day long. The contra rotating propellers are super cool on this plane.
1st class comfort, NO expense spared...... !!!!! Real men AND women. Bravo to all of them.
Wdym??
So woke.
It looks like the c-17 and c-130 had a baby
Matsimus Gaming true
Most tactical military transport planes have props. It gives more lift at slow speeds, allows the use of shorter runways and is more efficient in low level flight (hiding from radar). Yet the A400M can fly almost as fast and high as jet transports.
Matsimus From what I heard the C-17 is very uneconomical fuelwise. So that along with the lowspeed benefits is why they went with the turboprop. That said the turboprop engines was one of the major issues that caused the cost overuns and productions delays for the A400M
Turboprops have multiple advantages. They aren't such fuel hogs, they got powerfull reverse thrust that allows for powerback (C-17 seems to be the only jet capable of powerback anyway), turboprops are less likely to get damage from runway contamination, they provide nice thrust at low speeds, especially usefull for short runway takeoffs.
which one took it up the tailpipe?
The GPWS is more polite on this aircraft :P
Mahesh M V U it’s because the aircraft is so clean at landing
Because its the same one as on Civilian Airbus's just like the C-17 uses bitching betty from the MD airliners.
@enrico Skhan 🤣🤣
It didn't say "RETARD, RETARD!"
Not so polite if you leave autopower engaged below the 5 feet callout,
"RE-TARD, RE-TARD, RE-TARD"
The cab looks stiff and comfortable like you can feel the weight during takeoff and landing 👍
beautiful machine
Wow it sounds so quiet and not like a prop driven plane.
Titan520 the a400 is a tactical dream
@@SpewtGG with strategic implications
Nostra Mashego haha
MaximDS mhm I don’t see what’s funny
its a turbine prop not prop
Thanks for this great video
Very nice bird
That was a remarkably smooth landing, bravo!
Nice landing!
I'm wondering if the airmen who flies the C130 do they have the urge to fly this beautiful plane
A lot of guys who were on the C130 have moved over and were the ones who brought this into service. It has a lot of the same tact capabilities of the Herc, with more loading capabilities....it's tagline is "Taking loads a C130 can not, to places a C17 can not go to"
I have 3,369 hours of flight time in flying the Airbus A400M Atlas.
In Turboprop Flight Simulator....
Same
Same
Me too I spent 2 years of playing that
Yis yis
Awesome landing
AIRBUS A400M GRZZLY ATLAS 💪💪💪💪
Woah butter landing
I heard this turboprop beauty flies like a jet.
impressionnant !!! mon neveu est pilote dans l' armée de l' air française et c' est le type d' engin qu' il a entre les mains avec son équipe Cet avion est un mastodonte qui a la grâce d' un ange !
Jeanny Segret cool mec!!
50 ordered by France :)
A Perfect landing
Wow awesome ... I never been in this aircraft ...
Damn I wish Australia got some of these!
If only they had the range to get there...
DEEREMEYER1 • Ever heard of refueling stops? It’s normal for aircraft delivery flight to every carrier in every country of the world from the manufacturer’s base. Guess how ATR 72s were delivered to Malindo Air of Malaysia from France given that the max range is only a quarter out of this A400M’s max range. 😅
c17 range 8000km service ceiling 45,000 a400 range 8,700km service ceiling 40,000 c130j range 7,800km service ceiling 28,000 a400 is more capable tan either
Wow, only side stick just like Airbus jets.
greata7x it's an airbus jet
This isn't a Jet I think.
He means it is Airbus.
Like the c-17
Also on the A330 MRTT which are assembled in Cadiz, Spain exclusively for military variants.
Omg this cockpit😍😍
Would be the perfect heavy lift for the RAAF too.
Very good.
I recorded an A400M today at 34,000ft high.
My favorite plane
I live in Tucson and saw one of these flying overhead yesterday.Not sure why the air force is using these instead of the C-130's I usually see.
Excelente, maravilloso avión.
My favourite airplane in MFS 2024
She is beautiful!!!
I would like to have seen some film of right up front. Still a good vid though.
와 너무 신기한 영상들만 올리시네요 ㅋㅋ 고화질도 마음에 드네요
same
Any RAF transport pilots here? Whats it like day to day? Are you always on the same aircraft?
I'm not and RAF pilot currently but I'm in the middle of my application process to become one. After doing very extensive research and questioning numerous pilots as well as watching many documentaries and videos on the matter. Mulit engine pilots will be trained on their preferred aircraft unless there is no availability on that aircraft. Once training starts, they will typically stay with that aircraft throughout their training and then an additional 2-5 years flying that aircraft operationally. They can change after this period of time if they so please, but there's a minimum period of time they have to stay on the same aircraft because of the amount it costs to train each pilot.
As for time off, Multi-Engine pilots typically get deployed more overseas than Fast Jet and Rotary, because they're more involved in humanitarian aid, logistics and the movement of troops, as well as providing air drops and being the vital asset for paratroopers. But, being deployed more often (usually on numerous short term deployments), means more time off. Multi Engine pilots will often have weekdays off and depending on the operations they've done will finish half way into a week day and have 2-4 days off after. Whereas Fast Jet pilots (unless on deployment) only get weekends off and work 9-5 unless they are on QRA. But as with any role in the RAF the pay is amazing and the benefits you receive and opportunities u receive cannot be matched in almost any other career.
Any other questions?
Kieran thanks for your reply mate, it definitely does sound more appetising than going into fast jet roles. Good luck with your training mate!
Hi I'm currently an RAF pilot operating the A400M. In terms of what aircraft we fly, we submit an initial preference on elementary flying training. The stream each student is allocated depends on preference, availability of slots for each stream (ME, FJ or rotary) and also flying ability. From there the students progress to the next stage of training in their allocated stream, the ME students go on to fly the Phenom 100. At this stage they again submit a preference of which specific aircraft they want to fly and similar considerations are applied to allocate them to an aircraft. You will generally fly this aircraft for at least a few years before moving on to a different one (if ever you do), you can submit a request to fly another type but why would you when you fly the A400?!
Day to day is often fluid, depending on any tasks you have been assigned you could be flying away on operations for an extended period of time or training here in the UK on shorter trips. We can work any day of the week and fly as long as we are within our crew duty hours. The squadron generally tries to plan months in advance to ensure crews are not flying too little/too much but they often get tasks at short notice so it's not all that easy. Any other questions fire away!
@@genbatten8607 Thanks, always good to get these insights, for anyone considering joining up or just curious.
This plane just buzzed the roof of my home, very low on its way to prestwick airport all it;s doing is loops.
Interesting, the Left seat does not have his hand on the side stick during the approach! Conventional Airline SOP
So disappointing: not enough buttons, switches, knobs, levers and screens. I mean, it's a boring plane...I'M KIDDING! It's overwhelming, is what it is.
Though I thought this was a A350 cockpit before seeing the title.😂
I believe that A400M, Y-20A and Y-20B they are easy to drive.
terima kasih air bus....from malaysia
hey guys can anyone tell me what that long things is at the top of the cockpit?
In-Flight Refuelling probe
Nigel Clinning finally someone commented
why did they dip below the glideslope ? it was 4 reds on the PAPI
That “stick “ is an inflight aerial refueling probe.
Anyone watched this because of Turboprop Flight Simulator?
Me
I guess military pilots don't like being called "retard" so that is why airbus leave its iconic insult out from military aircraft.
If they don't like it they should stop being one.
No they don't... Callouts are the same! Either autopower was selected off, or the power levers retarded to FI before 5 feet. Neither is necessary.
Looks like flying commercial airliners
Reminds me of a shortened C-141 with props.
I think that after the Boeing 737 MAX debacle, understandably given the choice people, organisations and countries are now choosing Airbus.
It's a question of trust.
did he go around at first app?
Touch and go's?
They do a fly by
They get seatbelts???? They have taken all the fun out of flying military!
Lol what was that random bank cut in the middle of the final approach?
We see her over MME. Doing touch and goes.
2:41 is that captain joe to the left seat 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ( jk)
It looks nothing like him at all , what drugs are you on?
I'm surprised that this has Side Stick
Good idea having a male altitude audio.....most pilots block out a female voice automaticly...nice kite though.
I don't know if you're joking or not
@@TristanSilverwoodare you offended? Bless.
Glide slope!
Was the first landing aborted? if yes, why?
Perhaps they did a fly-by
just some touch (and in this case not touch lol) and go's.. take them around a few times and demonstrate etc, show them a good time after flying all the way there lol..
GPWS from A380
Pra onde esse aviao ta indo??
B. Jucu pro inferno
XSuch a great aircraft, it's too bad the u.S. Didn't go ahead with their purchase a few years ago.
Why does the US need it?
It's but natural given USA aircraft production capabilities. Would be an expensive deal, if they want something more than C130, the upgraded one or the C17 they will make one of their own probably.
This is to replace the ageing air frame of the trusted C-130.
,
It scares me to see most heads buried in there mobile phones civilians I'd understand but there all in uniform
US Air Force were drooling over this plane, but it lost out to lobbying from Lockheed
No they weren't. Get your facts straight. The A400M came years after the C-17 was purchased. C-17 more capable and larger payload.
@@thomasmoran899 I’m talking about the C-130J upgrade. The C-17 is built by Boeing, not Lockheed
My god it took off empty apart from a few bods, you could have put them on a dash 8 and saved a fortune.
Perhaps there were other reasons to fly there.
🇨🇵🇪🇸🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Europe power💪💪💪
too bad LM hasn't floated its C-141D proposal yet!
💪🔥
Owwww sexy cockpit
i'd fly a c-130 anyday..not done a c-17
Hi
Hh
I thought economy was bad.
Airbus did a good job replicating the Lockheed C-141 airframe, and the changing from turbojet to turboprop engines!!
Replicated ? There's nearly a 50 year gap between the two designs.
It's a beautiful plane. But the U.S. Military has no reason to buy it. Also the U.S. doesn't like to depend on anyone but themselves. The U.S. Military equipment is 99.998% all U.S. made. And that's not going to change anytime soon.
I think it was never the intention to sell these to the US, mainly the European market
This plane wasn't meant to be sold to the US however in the past Airbus and Northrop Grumman wanted to deliver new tankers to the USAF but after years of congressional work, Boeing finally got the contract and I've heard that they have some problems now.
Exactly why everybody should stop buying from them..
Er....the US depends on the middle east ⛽️
I don't want to be that guy but that approach really wasn't great, papy lights showing that the plane was way too low, good landing though
That is how you land at the start of the runway.......obvs...
Looks a lot like a C17
you need googles...
No,c17 is so smaller than this
and where is the duty free lol.
Anyone play turbo prop flight sim
Haha me
I did training at Scott back in 1957
💛💚💙
float
This is a royal air force A400M airplane
it's payload capacity much less than c17
It's a lot smaller, what do you expect !
The aircraft is meant to be the bridge between a C130 and a C17 this carriers more than a C130 can and a bit less than a C17 can but runs cheaper than a C17. The Royal Airforce operates the C130J, A400M and the C17
No "retard"!?
Why are we allowing Yanks on it?
why do you Aussies trash us Yanks when your armed forces are constantly training in the States. Do your own training.
Auzzie? You do realise the RAF is from the UK not Australia
They are our Allies?
I’m sure some of us said the same thing during WW2 with the lend lease act. Our president circumvented laws to save your country from annihilation. How soon everyone forgets.
Manny Bayo not all of us brits.....I love the Americans.....please dont tar us all with the same brush, massive respect for our brothers in arms....
why no body can come up with a better shape than the C17 LOL
You mean a tube with wings and 4 engines?
may be because some people think its as simple as a tube with wings and 4 engines thats why they end up just to make it like c17s
@@icehornet1346 Your delusional.
The globemaster is better
Not even Marilyn Monroe? Or is it Marylin? lol. I still miss her
But why would you purchase this? Nothing that another aircraft can not due for less.
Name one? There isn't another aircraft of this size with cyclic engines on it, so...
Been described as useless by chief of staff. See
Private Eye coverage
Are you talking about your president?
Basically Airbus copied a C-17 and gave it prop engines
So pretty much any airplane from now on is a copy of another plane until someone invents flying saucers?
you kidding
copied ?? how ? are you dumb or something
brett, learn about what props can do before you think you are an aviation expert.
ridiculous, basicaly, Airbus copied nothing: to make a efficient military tactic transporter it's exists not 1000 solutions...the old C160 Transall had a comparable design except the T tail, who are common on... gliders...