Airbus A400M French Air Force 10yrs A400M F-RBAQ (1:200)

Airbus A400M French Air Force 10yrs A400M F-RBAQ (1:200)

This Herpa 573771 Airbus A400M model is a precision 1:200 scale die-cast replica, representing aircraft F-RBAQ from Escadron de Transport 1/61 “Touraine”, based at BA 123 Orléans-Bricy.

The model captures the Airbus A400M Atlas tactical transport aircraft in its special “10 Years of A400M” anniversary livery, featuring a commemorative tail design with unit insignia from squadrons involved in operating and supporting the type within the French Air Force.

With a wingspan of 212 mm, the model offers strong display presence and precise proportions typical of Herpa’s 1:200 military range.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A400M Atlas
• Operator: French Air and Space Force
• Unit: Escadron de Transport 1/61 “Touraine”
• Base: BA 123 Orléans-Bricy
• Registration: F-RBAQ
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 212 mm
• Livery: “10 Years of A400M” special tail design
• Role: Tactical and strategic military air transport
• Release: News V (September/October 2025)

Historical Background

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a next-generation military transport aircraft developed to bridge the gap between smaller tactical transports and larger strategic airlifters. Its introduction marked a major step forward in European defence capability.

After initial programme delays, largely linked to the development of the advanced Europrop TP400 turboprop engine, the first A400M aircraft were delivered to air forces starting in late 2013.

France was one of the launch operators and based its fleet at Orléans-Bricy Air Base, where Escadron de Transport 1/61 “Touraine” plays a central operational role.

To celebrate ten years of A400M operations, the French Air Force applied a special commemorative marking to one aircraft, incorporating insignia from units that operate or support the type.