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Barra Airways
7th Jan 2010, 06:26
"The Germans" donīt want to accept the higher price of the A400M. No wonder by the too large order of 60. However, they should think about alternatives. I think the C-27J Spartan would be the right sized aircraft for the C-160 Transall replacement. The CASA aircraft could also be good for that job.
BEagle
7th Jan 2010, 07:44
It was the vacillating German order which delayed the whole project in the first place. So engineers were then redeployed to the A380. If I recall correctly, the size of the German order was intended to give them a commanding position within Euroflag......
The aircraft has been designed to a European Staff Requirement. The C-27J would not meet any A400M specification requirements.
When work re-commenced on the A400M, there was a lot of catching up to be done before the engine software issues became a further factor.
The Germans need to take another look at the size of their order. A 25% reduced number of aircraft would still be insufficient if the current price goes up by 25% - because that reported 25% increase is based on existing order numbers.
It really would be sad to see the A400M be cancelled