Ever thought about how firefighters tackle huge blazes from the sky and sea? Meet the AG600, a mega amphibious aircraft developed on the Chinese mainland that just smashed its second production test flight on Sunday in Zhuhai City, on the southern coast of the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province! 🚁💦
According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Ltd., the flight proves the aircraft meets design specs, checks all safety boxes, and is now ready for delivery to rescue teams across the Chinese mainland.
What Makes the AG600 Special?
- Water Scooping Power: Can scoop up to 12 tons of water in a single run.
- Long Reach: 4,500 km range means it can answer global calls for help or fight wildfires far from home.
- Massive Build: Wingspan of 38.8 meters—bigger than many commercial jets!
Why It Matters
Climate change is making wildfires and floods more frequent. With its super scooper and long-range abilities, the AG600 is like a superhero plane ready to save lives and protect communities on land and sea. 🌍❤️
What's Next?
Now that the test flight box is checked, this AG600 will soon be delivered to emergency rescue teams. We're eager to see it in action—perhaps battling fires in remote regions or supporting search-and-rescue missions after storms. Stay tuned as this beast from the sky takes on real-world challenges! 🔥🚨
Join the conversation and let us know: where would you send this giant flyer first? 🤔✈️
Reference(s):
China's AG600 amphibious aircraft from 2nd batch completes test flight
cgtn.com
