The Airbus A400M Atlas, known for its impressive payload capacity of up to 37 tons and versatile cargo hold, has already proven itself capable of transporting various armored vehicles such as the GTK Boxer. The Puma IFV, with its modular armor and advanced protection levels, required partial disassembly to remain within weight and dimension limits. Unlike lighter wheeled vehicles, the Puma’s tracked chassis and heavier protection packages posed a greater challenge for airlift. During this two-day operation, the vehicle was carefully pulled into the aircraft using the A400M’s onboard winch system, while hydraulically extendable stabilizers ensured the landing gear remained within safe stress limits, a crucial detail for maintaining the aircraft’s structural integrity during loading and flight.

Level A (Basic Configuration):
31.4 tons (69,225 lb). This configuration is designed for rapid deployment via A400M aircraft and is immediately operational upon unloading.