A400M passes wing load test

摘要

Airbus Military has conducted the ultimate load test on the A400M's all-composite wing, subjecting the design to 150% of the maximum bending load expected to be encountered during the type's operational life.rnConducted late last month using the static test airframe at Getafe near Madrid, the test culminated with the aircraft's wingtips being moved upwards by 1.41m (4.6ft), Airbus says.