Maybe because of unprepeared runways? And also turboprop engines have fuel efficiency compored with jets. But the performance (speed, range, payload etc.) of A400M is not far away from jets.
the airbus A-400 is amazing compared to the horrible C-130. Although I always wonder to myself why they use propellers and not jet engines for a big plane that always fights
Maybe because of unprepeared runways? And also turboprop engines have fuel efficiency compored with jets. But the performance (speed, range, payload etc.) of A400M is not far away from jets.
kokpitaero 3 months ago
the airbus A-400 is amazing compared to the horrible C-130. Although I always wonder to myself why they use propellers and not jet engines for a big plane that always fights
averredude101 3 months ago