The problem with the C-130J is just a LAV III will fit inside without the turret! The C-130J is no option to move combat ready Strykers or Bradleys close to the front line.
Range for C-130J is 1,600 nm at 35,000 lbs. Range for A400M is 1,800 nm at 37 t or 3,500 nm at 20 t (~44,000 lbs). From Hickam AFB Guam or Japan is within range of an A400M with a useful load.
The C-17 is a tactical transport aircraft with a marginal capability for semi prepared runways. The main landing gear has the same number of tires like the A400M. The operational empty weight of the C-17 is higher than the maximum landing weight of the A400M.
For sure US Air Force can C-17 on dirty runways but not for long.
you have no clue what you are talking about when it comes to a C-17 landing on un improved runways.. we train for that all the time...
Gee we have TANKERS to air refuel no need for a A400 that cost almost as much as a c-17 no need for it when we have a nice fleet of C-130’s.
Go sell your Airbust crap elsewhere.. the A-400 is nothing more than a c-133 made by a crappy company that took 32 years to even get airborne and only after having to ask Euro country’s for more money.
now get your facts correct when you are bashing American made equipment
C-130J RANGE- 2,835 nmi unrefueled..
Payload- 44,000 lb MAX
you post all over the internet your PRO-Airbust crap and darn near every 1 of your posts get a reply from someone in the USAF telling ya you are full of it.. If you aint a stick or a wrench or a load you have no clue