Long-awaited A400M military plane sets out to conquer

The A400M, a long-awaited new military transport plane, will take to the skies at the upcoming Paris Air Show before finally setting out to conquer markets worldwide after a four-year delay.

Built by Airbus Military, the giant plane can carry helicopters, people or armoured vehicles weighing up to 37 tonnes over 3,300 kilometres (2,050 miles) and is able to land directly in combat areas on rough terrain, even on sand.

via Business feed http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/1262775/long-awaited-a400m-military-plane-sets-out-conquer