The Warzone/The Drive: China's AG600 Amphibious Flying Boat Takes To The Skies On Its Maiden Flight
It is the largest amphibious aircraft currently being produced and it's tailored to support China's extra-territorial claims.
It's been a year and a half since we reported on China's ambitious AG600 amphibian project, its intended uses, and its strategic implications, but yesterday the indigenous design finally took to the air for the first time.
The roughly 737-sized aircraft flew for a short period of time from Zhuhai airport in Guangdong province. The flight seemed fairly uneventful and video of it was aired by Chinese media and has made its way around social media.
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More News On China's AG600
The AG600 Kunlong large amphibious plane in maiden China flight -- BBC
World's largest amphibious aircraft takes off in China -- The Guardian/AFP
World's largest amphibious plane, the AG600, makes successful maiden flight in China -- Telegraph
What made the amphibious AG600's maiden flight a success? -- ECNS
China's first large amphibious aircraft AG600 takes to the skies for maiden flight -- Xinhuanet
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