A second heavy military transport Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft has been delivered from Spain to Almaty for the Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Defense reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Scope of use
A400M aircraft, along with performing defense tasks, can also be used to eliminate the consequences of emergencies, evacuate the population and deliver humanitarian aid.
In addition, the new aircraft will enable the transport of Kazakh military personnel to international peacekeeping missions.
“Thus, Kazakhstan will have the capability to transport its peacekeeping contingent without the assistance of other countries,” the statement said.
Training of specialists
Kazakh specialists underwent special training to operate and maintain the new aircraft.
Crews and engineering-technical personnel completed theoretical and practical courses at the Airbus training center in Seville, Spain.
Features of the Airbus A400M
The Airbus A400M is an aircraft designed for transporting heavy military equipment over long distances.
Its main feature is the ability to land on short and unpaved runways.
Currently, such aircraft are used by the armed forces of Kazakhstan, Turkey, Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg.