Just where in the current OrBat will the A400M sit?
Too big for tactical work with associated airdrop/para problems
Too small for strat - not a big enough payload or the range of a C17
Why don't we just go with platforms we know work and wait for development of future US platforms - 'fat' C130 etc
The A400M I'm afraid will be a complete white elephant, late and over budget, overweight and no good for the job.
And C27's would be good intra-theatre tac airlift too
