China’s first large amphibious aircraft AG600 takes maiden flight

2017-12-24
Xinhua

China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft AG600 takes off at the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province, Dec 24, 2017. AG600, code named “Kunlong”, completed its maiden flight on Dec 24.[Photo/Xinhua]

GUANGZHOU — China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft AG600 on December 24 took to the skies for maiden flight.

At 9:39 a.m., the amphibious aircraft AG600, code named “Kunlong,” soared into the sky from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in the city of Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province.

The plane has a 39.6-meter-long fuselage and 38.8-meter wingspan, said its developer, the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

It is believed to be the world’s largest in-development amphibious aircraft.

China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft AG600 makes a smooth landing after its maiden flight in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province, Dec 24, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft AG600 makes a smooth landing after its maiden flight in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province, Dec 24, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

Crew members and staff members pose for a group photo in front of the AG600, China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft, after its maiden flight in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province, Dec 24, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft AG600 makes a smooth landing after its maiden flight in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province, Dec 24, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft AG600 is seen on Dec 22, 2017. AG600, code named “Kunlong”, completed its maiden flight on Dec 24.[Photo/Xinhua]