Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the AG600 in Zhuhai on 23 July. With a length of 37 m and a wing span of 38.8 m, the four egines AG600 is the world's largest amphibious aircraft. The turboprop aircraft has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 53.5 tonnes; a maximum cruising speed of 500 km per hour. With a maximum flight range of 4,500 km, and a maximum endurance of 12 hours, it's envisaged missions are firefighting and maritime surveillance. It requires an open stretch of water that is at least 1,500 m long, 200 m wide, and just 2.5 m deep to take off and land.
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