The world’s largest amphibious aircraft is allowed to fly

Large amphibious aircraft AG600, developed in-house China, passed technical certification before the first flight. It is reported Xinhua.

The length of the aircraft AG600 is 37 meters, wingspan – 38,8 meters, maximum takeoff weight of 53.5 tons. According to these indicators, it is the biggest plane-an amphibian in the world.

Association of Chinese aviation industry said the plane passed technical certification in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong province.

Following the evaluation, the evaluators came to the conclusion that the aircraft can make its first flight.

The amphibious aircraft AG600 can be used for rescue at sea, extinguishing forest fires, monitoring of the marine environment and its conservation. He is able to collect 12 tons of water in 20 seconds and carry up to 370 tons of water on a single tank of fuel.

The developer said earlier this year that it has received orders for 17 aircraft AG600.

30 APR amphibious aircraft AG600, Chinese designers developed a successfully passed ground testing.

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