A400M Paradropping Capability Work Declared Complete

Credit: Airbus Defense & Space
Airbus has secured the long-awaited certification for the simultaneous dispatch of paratroopers from the side doors of the A400M airlifter. The approval, announced June 2, means that air forces now will be able to use the full capacity of the aircraft to drop up to 116 paratroopers from the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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