Airbus Offers A400M to Thai Air Force

15 Desember 2020

Delivery of A400M until today (image : Airbus)

Airbus offers the A400M to the Royal Thai Air Force, considering the C-130H replacement carrier plan, believes it is the best and most cost effective option.

Ioannis Papachristofilou Airbus Defense's European and Canadian Sales Head told us about the A400M that 2020 was a challenging year from COVID-19, but proud to see its customers use the company's products to deliver patients and medical devices. During this time For the development of the A400M, Airbus is currently conducting a low-flight test flight, which will allow the A400M to fly only 500 feet off the ground with Autopilot, which previously only fighter aircraft could do. And it is expected to be certified for use in 2022, including a large number of side door paratroopers.

Of the 174 orders from the 8 Air Force, Airbus has delivered 94 aircraft.As of October this year, the A400M fleet worldwide has flown a total of 85,000 flying hours, with four in Asia being used by the Malaysian Air Force which has been fully delivered.

For the Thai Army, the C295 is already in use and the Royal Thai Army is quite satisfied with its performance. Therefore, if the A400M and C295 can be combined to perform missions, it is a very practical example. We have already presented the A400M to Thailand and continue to look forward to the opportunity to present to the Royal Thai Air Force as an option for the Royal Thai Air Force.

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