AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft debuts on Oct 30, 2016
The AG600 measures 37 m in length, 38.8 m in wingspan, and 12.1 m in height. With four turboprop engines, it can draw onboard 12 tons of water within 20 seconds, with a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tons. Besides forest firefighting and water rescue operations, it can be refitted for marine environmental monitoring and support and safe travel guarantee for navigations along the Maritime Silk Road. (Photo gallery)