August 17th， according to China Aviation Industry Group， the second production aircraft (serial number 1102) of the AG600 “Kunlong” large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed its production test flight in Zhuhai， Guangdong， and is about to be delivered to its customer for operation.
Previously， the first production aircraft rolled off the assembly line on May 6th of this year. This aircraft efficiently completed ground debugging， taxiing checks， and other preparatory work in just 12 days， and successfully executed all production test flight subjects， including mission system testing and high-altitude flight.
As a large special-purpose civil aircraft independently developed by China to urgently meet the needs of forest fire fighting and maritime rescue， the AG600 is a key aviation equipment for the construction of the national emergency rescue system. The successful completion of the test flight for the second production aircraft signifies a crucial step towards its operational deployment， enhancing China’s capacity to respond to natural disasters and emergencies.
The aircraft is equipped with four turboprop-6 engines， boasting impressive performance with a maximum takeoff weight of 49 tons and a maximum range exceeding 4500 kilometers. Its wingspan is 38.8 meters， with a cruising speed of 480 kilometers per hour， and a rescue radius of up to 1600 kilometers. These specifications position the AG600 as a highly capable platform for extended operations over water and land.
In terms of mission capabilities， the AG600 can rapidly scoop up 12 tons of water in 20 seconds for firefighting purposes. Furthermore， it is designed to perform rescue missions in complex sea conditions with waves up to 2 meters high， and can carry up to 50 rescued individuals. These advanced capabilities underscore its versatility and importance in disaster relief scenarios.
