The Airbus A-400M registration F-WWMZ (c/n. 006), arrived just after
daylight (in the morning) and performed multiple crosswind landings followed by
taxi back and take-off from RWY 20.
During the activities the tactical
airlifter was observed performing approaches of approximately 30 degrees of
crab, for incredibly short-landing
rolls. Noteworthy, Keflavik had winds from 080 degrees, at 30 knots, with
gusting up to 47 knots.
This “crosswind storm” knocked down a brand new GSM Tele-Communication
mast at the Keflavík Ásbrú district (at the old US Naval Station Keflavík
Military area) – and Swedish
JAS-39 Gripen and Finnish
F/A-18 fighter jets (involved in
IAM-2014) temporarily based at the
airport were forced to cancel their sorties.
Photo courtesy of Eggert Norðdahl
http://theaviationist.com/2014/03/25/a400m-crosswind-test/
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