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Notable aircraftAirbus A400M Atlas

Airbus A400M Atlas CT-05, a military transport, at 27,975 ft near Lapeer, Michigan

CT-05 reported 27,975 ft and 356 knots at 14:48 UTC on 10 August near Lapeer, Michigan.

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Photo of CT-05 on Planespotters.net
CT-05, photographed on another occasion, not during this flight. Photo: Frederick Tremblay / Planespotters.net

The Airbus A400M is a military transport aircraft powered by four turboprop engines. CT-05 is registered as an Airbus A400M Atlas, according to the aircraft database. It was logged at 27,975 ft with a ground speed of 356.2 knots.

The Airbus A400M first flew on December 11, 2009. The A400M programme was launched in May 2003. Its database record carries the military flag. The variant comes from the aircraft database description; the data show the airframe, not who was aboard or its mission.

About the Airbus A400M Atlas

  • The Airbus A400M first flew on December 11, 2009.
  • The A400M programme was launched in May 2003.
  • The Airbus A400M is a military transport aircraft powered by four turboprop engines.

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Representative Airbus A400M Atlas on approach, seen from below.
Representative Airbus A400M Atlas photo. Image source and license

Recorded data for CT-05

Observation
Observed to
Event typeUnusual aircraft
Recorded sourceADS-B, ICAO address
Post date
Last revised
Aircraft
Aircraft typeAIRBUS A-400M
Type designatorA400
Tail number (registration)CT-05
ICAO address44F685

Measurements

Displayed measurements may be rounded.

Saved reading at .
Ground speed356.2 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained27,975 ft
Watchlist association
SourcePlane Alert DB
AssociationBelgian Air Component
List categoryOther Air Forces
TagsCargo, Tactical Airlift, Luchtcomponent
Groupmilitary
Listed aircraftA400M Atlas C1
Entry linkhttps://www.mil.be/nl/over-defensie/luchtcomponent
CategoryCurated aircraft entry
Pinned source version6f7a19044a8dc9ed1c5687c8d26650df7296321e
AttributionAircraft association/category: Plane Alert DB / SDR-Enthusiasts and contributors.
LicencesOpen Database License 1.0; Database Contents License 1.0
ScopeSource association only; not verified current ownership, operator, historical association or presence of any person aboard.
Record details

Public event ID: a2053724-fcc4-4827-aeae-1030e09f46ee.

Record revision: 3.

Evidence version: d4bd796ffd7c29d0386f02548670541006b542792b3ed5921e79b44456d5ace4.

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