The Indonesian National Army (TNI) of the Air Force (AU) will soon receive two Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The transport fleet will strengthen the TNI-AU in maintaining the security of the Republic of Indonesia. The specifications of the Airbus A400M also attracted the attention of the public.
The Airbus A400M is a multi-player fleet of transport aircraft. This aircraft was first flown in 2009. While the first production aircraft was carried out in 2013.
The A400M is referred to as a state-of-the-art transport aircraft that has been tested and certified. The Airbus company itself claims that this aircraft has a cruising range of up to 8,900 km, while its speed can reach M 0.72. The cargo area owned by this aircraft reaches 340 m3 and can accommodate loads of up to 37 tons.
The A400M is capable of transporting even a fuel truck and excavator. Meanwhile, the number of personnel who can be transported by this aircraft reaches 116 people with complete combat ready-made equipment, 66 stretchers, and 25 medical troops. Meanwhile, the number of side-seater troops that can be transported is 54 soldiers.
In terms of engines, the Airbus A400M is equipped with the latest generation TP400-D6 turboprop engine with 11,000 shp (shaft horse power) each. The turboprop engine itself has many advantages such as fuel and its range is more efficient to make operating costs cheaper. This aircraft also has propellers whose materials are made from composite construction.
Citing information in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, this aircraft can be relied on as a tactical transport vehicle, personnel delivery, lifting of goods, and capable of landing on various types of terrain.
The price of the Airbus A400M aircraft reaches 100 million US dollars and is capable of flying at an altitude of 12,000 meters. In addition, this aircraft was built by combining various advanced technologies. Built by considering the needs of the country's Organization Conjointe de
Apart from Indonesia, Airbus A400M has been ordered by various countries, namely Germany as many as 60 units, France as many as 50 units, Spain as many as 27 units, England as many as 25 units, and Turkey as many as 10 units.
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto signed an order for two Airbus A400M multirole tankers and transport (MRTT) aircraft in November 2021. The signing of the contract was carried out at the Dubai Airshow 2021 event and took effect in 2022. The signing of the contract includes maintenance and training.
The aircraft will later be used by the Indonesian Air Force and become the main asset because it will be relied on in various missions such as parachuting and as heavy cargo transportation.
Airbus was exhibited twice at Indonesia by Airbus at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta in March 2017 and August 2018.
Meanwhile, the country that had delivered a similar plane was France. At that time the French Air Force sent aid to Lombok which was rocked by an earthquake in August 2018. Apart from France, Malaysia had also done the same thing in October 2018. At that time Malaysia sent aid for the Palu earthquake and tsunami.
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