Airbus A400M takes off so quickly it's like it's just a toy plane flying into the air
Published on Oct 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This massive Airbus A400M took off almost vertically at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) airshow in the UK.
This military aircraft is gigantic and very heavy, but it also has four turboprops that allow it to take off almost vertically, which is why it doesn’t really need a long runway.
You have to watch it in the video shared by TopFelya – believe it because it’s surreal.
Check it out in the video above.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
