[sukhoi-30mki]

Isn't the A-400 more of an aircraft in the class of the C-130(an advancement over it) than the C-17???

[Paleo Conservative]

Isn't the A-400 more of an aircraft in the class of the C-130(an advancement over it) than the C-17???

Supposedly the A-400 is much faster than most turboprops and not much slower than turbofan powered military transport planes. If they acutally get it to work, it will offer near jet speeds but C-130 type operations close to combat zones while carrying larger equipment.

Technical SpecificationsDimensions

Overall Length 45.1 m
Wing Span 42.4 m
Overall Height 14.7 m

Cargo Box Dimensions

Length (excluding ramp) 17.71 m

Ramp Length 5.40 m
Width 4.00 m
Height 3.85 m
Height (aft of wing) 4.00 m

Weights (2.25g)

Max. Take-off Weight 136.5 t
Max. Landing Weight 120 t
Max. Payload 37 t
Total Internal Fuel 47.7 t

Performance

Cruise Speed Range Mach 0.68 - 0.72
Max. Operating Speed 300 kt CAS
Initial Cruise Altitude at MTOW 29 000 ft
Max. Operating Altitude - Normal ops 37 000 ft
Max. Operating Altitude - Special ops 40 000 ft
Range at Max. Payload * 1700 nm
Range at 30-tonne Payload * 2400 nm
Range at 20-tonne Payload * 3450 nm
Ferry Range * 4750 nm
Tactical Take-Off Distance ** 1150 m
Tactical Landing Distance ** 680 m