AVIC AG600

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The AVIC AG600 Kunlong (meaning "Kun Dragon"), also known as TA-600, is a large amphibious aircraft designed by AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) and assembled by CAIGA. It is one of the world's largest flying boats.

Here are some of its key features and specifications:

• Purpose: The AG600 is designed for multiple roles, including:
• Firefighting
• Maritime rescue
• Maritime patrol
• Environmental monitoring
• Emergency rescue services

• Size and Dimensions:
• Length: 36.9 meters (121 ft 1 in)
• Wingspan: 38.8 meters (127 ft 4 in)
• Height: 12.1 meters (39 ft 8 in)

• Weight:
• Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) from land: 53,500 kg (117,947 lb)
• Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) from choppy sea: 49,800 kg (109,800 lb)

• Performance:
• Maximum speed: 560 km/h (348 mph)
• Cruising speed: 500 km/h (310 mph)
• Minimum Speed: 220 Km/h (137 mph)
• Range: 4,500 km (2,800 mi)
• Service ceiling: 6,000 m (19,685 ft)
• Minimum level flight altitude: 50 m (164 ft)

• Capacity:
• Can carry up to 50 passengers.
• For firefighting, it can collect 12 tons (26,000 lb) of water in 20 seconds and carry up to 370 tons of water on a single tank of fuel. It can disperse the water over an area of 4,000 square meters.

• Powerplant:
• The AG600 is powered by four WJ-6 turboprop engines, which are license-built copies of the Ivchenko AI-20 engine.
• Each engine generates a power output of 3,805kW (5,103hp).
• The engines drive six-bladed constant-speed propellers.

• Development and Production:
• Development began, with the first prototype rolled out in July 2016.
• First flight: December 24, 2017, from Zhuhai Airport.
• It is expected to be certified in 2024.
• Deliveries of the aircraft are slated to begin in 2025.
• Low-rate serial production commenced in June 2024