Airbus A400M Atlas near Camden has opposite-turning propellers
The military transport was reported near Camden, Michigan, on September 13, 2026, with an altitude recorded at about 30,000 feet.
Aircraft type · A400
Airbus A400M Atlas observations
6 stories since July 2026 (10 Jul 2026 to 13 Sep 2026)
About the Airbus A400M Atlas
- The Airbus A400M is a military transport aircraft powered by four turboprop engines. [1]
- The A400M has two propellers on each wing that turn in opposite directions. [1]
- The A400M has 12 wheels in its main landing gear. [1]
- The Airbus A400M first flew on December 11, 2009. [2]
- The A400M incorporates composite airframe technology. [3]
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Airbus A400M Atlas brings opposite-turning propellers to Sturgis sighting
The aircraft was reported near Sturgis, Michigan. The aircraft database identifies it as an Airbus A400M Atlas military transport.
Airbus A400M Atlas ZM402 is listed in Plane Alert DB
The military transport was reported near Ypsilanti, Michigan, on August 20, 2026. The A400M type uses four turboprop engines.
Airbus A400M Atlas CT-05 reports 356 knots at 27,975 ft near Lapeer, Michigan
It reported an altitude of 27,975 ft and a ground speed of 356 knots at 14:48 UTC on 10 August.
Airbus A400M Atlas ZM414 brings a military transport to the Michigan record
The aircraft was reported near North Branch on July 25, 2026. The A400M uses propellers that turn in opposite directions on each wing.
Airbus A400M Atlas ZM419 shows the type's composite airframe technology
ZM419 was reported near Carson City, Michigan. The A400M type combines composite airframe technology with turboprop power.