South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “China’s largest amphibious aircraft set to be in service by 2024 to help fight forest fires” – below is their description.
China’s largest amphibious aircraft has completed critical flight tests on September 27, 2022, and is slated to go into service by the end of 2024. Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the AG600 aircraft family will support the country’s emergency rescue capabilities. The AG600M model is specifically designed to combat forest fires and can carry up to 12 tonnes of water and fly as far as 4,500km (2,796 miles).
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