While the Airbus A400M has replaced virtually all the C-160 Transalls (pictured) operating in Europe, the FMTC likely will be designed to provide a tactical transport capability like that previously provided by the twin-engine turboprop to complement the A400M.
Credit: German Air Force
Europe appears to be on the brink of developing a new airlifter that could directly compete with Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Hercules and Embraer’s KC-390. Studies of the transport aircraft requirement are to be led by Airbus through the 18-month Future Air System for European Tactical Transportation...
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