Safety Warnings:[IMAGE]CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. 1/72 Scale. The Airbus A400M represents the next generation of long-range military transport aircraft. Development began in 1982, when the Future International Military Airlifter group was assigned to produce a replacement for the Transall C-160 and C-130 Hercules. The A400M"s first flight occurred on December 11, 2009, in Seville, Spain. Eight countries - including the U.K. and Germany - have ordered a total of 174 A400Ms. Deliveries are expected to occur by early 2013. Kit features a detailed cargo compartment, a cockpit with a movable loading ramp, extensive interior/exterior details, decals and much more. Length: 626mm. Wingspan: 588mm. Parts: 210.