国内英语资讯:China flies AG600 large amphibious aircraft from sea_时事

国内英语资讯:China flies AG600 large amphibious aircraft from sea

The development team and test flight team have optimized the aircraft, trained test flight pilots and made preparations for test flights in a maritime environment.

GREAT POTENTIAL

Starting in 2009, the AG600 amphibious airplane project has been designed with the potential to have multiple variants, seeking to continuously meet various demands of customers, said the AVIC.

The multi-tasking amphibious plane can take off and land on both ground and water, thus packing more potential for various missions.

With long-range and long-haul capabilities, the AG600 can efficiently shuttle between the fire site and water source, each time carrying as much as 12 tonnes and dropping water over an area of 4,000 square meters.

The AG600 is designed to operate in complex weather and environment conditions. In rescue missions, it can conduct low altitude water surface search and anchor for water and maritime rescue missions. The aircraft is capable of rescuing up to 50 people on each mission.

Besides roles in firefighting and water rescue, the AG600 aircraft can be modified or fitted with more facilities to meet customers' special mission requirements, according to the AVIC.

The AVIC will facilitate further development of the AG600 project. The development team will focus on the firefighting-type of AG600 aircraft, which is expected to be completed by 2023, said the Chinese plane-maker.