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Airbus A400M Wallpaper 2 (formerly known as the future large aircraft) is a military transporter designed to meet the requirements of the air forces of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. A European staff target was drawn up in 1993, together with a memorandum of understanding signed by the governments of the seven nations. Italy subsequently withdrew from the programme. Airbus Military SL of Madrid, a subsidiary of Airbus Industrie, is responsible for management of the A400M programme. Other companies with a share in the programme are: BAE Systems (UK), EADS (Germany, France and Spain), Flabel (Belgium) and Tusas Aerospace Industries (Turkey). Final assembly took place in Seville, Spain. In May 2003, a development and production contact was signed between Airbus and OCCAR, the European procurements agency, for 184 aircraft: Belgium (seven), France (50), Germany (60), Luxembourg (one), Spain (27), Turkey (ten) and the UK (25) aircraft. The deliveries will continue until 2020. First metal cut for the airframe of A400M was in January 2005 and final assembly began in August 2007. The first aircraft was rolled out in June 2008 and the long-awaited A400M took its maiden flight on 11 December 2009. The aircraft took off with 127t of weight, carrying 15t of test equipment including 2t of water ballast. Its official maximum take-off weight is 141t. This A400M is known as MSN1. The second A400M, MSN2, completed its maiden flight on 8 April 2010, while MSN3 completed its maiden flight on 9 July 2010. The fourth Airbus A400M Wallpaper 2 completed its maiden flight in December 2010. Two further aircraft will join the programme and the fleet. The development of the five-strong A400M fleet was designated as Grizzly in July 2010. Trials with MSN1, MSN3 and MSN5 will be performed in Toulouse, while those with MSN2 and MSN4 will be done in Seville, providing greater flexibility and taking advantage of the best weather conditions available. First deliveries to the French Air Force will take place in the first quarter of 2013. Deliveries are expected to conclude in 2025. In April 2005, South Africa signed a contract with Airbus Military to be a full participant in the A400M programme. South Africa ordered eight aircraft, for delivery between 2010 and 2014. South Africa cancelled the in November 2009. In July 2005, Chile signed a letter of intent with Airbus Military for up to three A400M. In December 2005, Malaysia signed a contract for the purchase of four A400M. As of October 2011, total firm orders for the A400M stand at 174 aircraft. Malaysia ordered four and 170 aircraft were ordered by seven countries, including the UK, Belgium, Turkey, France, Germany, Luxemburg and Spain. The A400M was displayed at two events in 2010: the Berlin Air Show in Germany and at Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. In October 2011, A400M was tested on wet runways and taxiways. The water ingestion test was completed successfully. Airbus A400M Wallpaper 2

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